Description
Joanna Gaines’ buttermilk ranch dressing brings Southern comfort to salads and appetizers with its creamy, tangy profile. Home cooks can easily whip up this classic condiment that elevates simple dishes from ordinary to extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup buttermilk
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 grams) dried dill weed
Seasoning:
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, vigorously whisk mayonnaise (236 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) and buttermilk (120 milliliters / 4 fluid ounces) until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency with no visible lumps.
- Gradually incorporate dried parsley, garlic powder, kosher salt, onion powder, dried dill weed, and freshly ground black pepper into the creamy base, ensuring each seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Continue whisking the dressing with deliberate, circular motions to thoroughly integrate all ingredients, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and a smooth texture.
- Transfer the prepared ranch dressing to a sealed container or glass jar, then refrigerate for approximately 20-25 minutes, allowing the herbs and spices to infuse and develop a more robust taste profile.
- After chilling, give the dressing a quick stir and taste, adjusting seasonings if needed. Serve as a versatile condiment for salads, vegetable platters, or as a delectable dipping sauce.
Notes
- Elevate Flavor with Fresh Dairy: Grab a carton of buttermilk right from the fridge for maximum taste punch. Missing buttermilk? Quickly whip up a substitute by stirring lemon juice into regular milk.
- Quality Mayo Makes Magic: Choose a premium mayonnaise brand that brings richness and depth to every creamy spoonful. Your taste buds will thank you for this game-changing ingredient selection.
- Whisking Wisdom Matters: Break out your whisk and mix thoroughly to banish any stubborn clumps lurking in your dressing. Smooth consistency is the secret weapon for restaurant-worthy results.
- Personalize Your Seasoning: Take a quick taste test before serving and dial up the salt, garlic, or pepper to match your unique flavor preferences. Your palate knows best!
- Flavor Fusion Time: Stash the dressing in the refrigerator for a minimum of 20 minutes, allowing herbs and spices to dance and mingle. Patience transforms good into extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 564 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg