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Homemade Creamy Ranch Dip {or Salad Dressing}

September 9, 2012

Creamy Ranch Dip

I just made a homemade ranch dip that we loved. I’ve looked high and low for a recipe I like, but I just couldn’t find one that was quite right. So I made my own. This one has a little kick to it, but you can simply increase the sour cream to tone it down. If you want to make it a salad dressing instead, add a little buttermilk (or regular milk) until it’s thin enough for your liking.

Homemade Creamy Ranch Dip {or Salad Dressing}

Ingredients:
1 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
3/4 tsp. ground black pepper (less if you want less kick)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sour cream

Mix all ingredients with a whisk or fork. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

If you want a milder tasting dip, just add more sour cream to tone it down. If you want to make a salad dressing instead, add buttermilk (or regular milk) until it’s as thin as you want it.

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Comments

  1. Meghan says

    September 12, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    We have ranch dressing on our shopping list now, but all these ingredients in our pantry. I’m going to give it a try. Thanks for the recipe.

    • Jennifer says

      September 12, 2012 at 9:04 pm

      Even better if it saves something from being written on the grocery list! Hope you like it. 🙂

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