Ranch Seasoning

 

This recipe courtesy of Food Network. Keep a batch of this ranch seasoning on hand and you will have a secret weapon for whipping up a quick homemade ranch salad dressing or ranch dip in 5 minutes. You can also use the ranch seasoning on its own to sprinkle over vegetables, flavor protein, spice up breading or toss with popcorn. 

Ingredients for Ranch Seasoning:

• 1/2 cup buttermilk powder
• 2 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried chives
• 1 tablespoon dried dill
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder 
• 2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder

Ingredients for Salad Dressing:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar

Ingredients for Ranch Dip:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar

Directions for Ranch Seasoning:

Process all the ingredients in a small food processor until mixture turns into a fine powder. Store in the refrigerator.

Directions for Ranch Dressing:

Stir the mayonnaise, yogurt or sour cream, vinegar and 2 tablespoons Ranch Seasoning till smooth. Add up to 4 tablespoons water for desired consistency.

Directions for the Ranch Dip:

Stir together the sour cream, vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the Ranch Seasoning until evenly combined.