Forget the bottled stuff. Homemade ranch dressing is one of the most refreshing ways to dress any salad recipe. A touch of cool, creamy buttermilk ranch, speckled with fresh herbs, drizzled over fresh greens? Heavenly. And making ranch dressing is literally a 2-minute affair. But first, we need to talk about mayonnaise.
Does Ranch Dressing Have Mayo?
Yes. Mayonnaise plays a significant part in creating that distinctive ranch flavor, and it also lends body to the dressing. Lighter options like yogurt are delicious, but yogurt won’t give the same smooth texture and full body. Homemade ranch dressing is one of the only reasons I keep a jar of mayonnaise in the refrigerator.
Under ordinary circumstances, I’m not mayo’s biggest cheerleader. I’ve made half a dozen potato salads, and none of them with mayo; I usually prefer lighter yogurt or vinegar-based dressings.
Even so, there are still places for rich mayonnaise in the kitchen, and classic ranch dressing is one of them.
What Makes Up Ranch Dressing?
You’ll need a handful of ingredients to make this classic ranch dressing.
- Buttermilk
- Mayonnaise
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly chopped herbs, such as chives, mint, and/or parsley (optional)
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Rice vinegar (optional)
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