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Ranch Dip

This homemade Ranch Dip is creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh herb flavor. Made with sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, dill, parsley, and simple seasonings, this easy dip comes together in minutes and tastes so much better than store-bought versions. It’s the perfect companion for vegetables, chips, wings, fries, and party snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk or milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Airtight container
  • Serving Bowl

Method
 

  1. Add sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
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  2. Add fresh dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper.
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  3. Stir everything together until the herbs and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the dip.
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  4. Taste the ranch dip and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, lemon juice, herbs, or black pepper according to your preference.
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  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and develop.
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  6. Before serving, give the dip a quick stir and add a splash of buttermilk if you prefer a thinner consistency.
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  7. Transfer the ranch dip to a serving bowl and serve chilled with vegetables, chips, crackers, or your favorite appetizers.
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