Ditch the packet and make Homemade Ranch Dip. Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and dill, it is perfect for all of your dipping needs!
Maybe it is just my friends and family, but it seems like creamy ranch dip is the “it” dip. Burger spread and fry dip is pretty good too but there is just something about ranch.
Whenever I go out to dinner with friends, chances are there will be some ranch at the table, and we’re not always eating salad. It turns out that ranch is great with french fries, chicken tenders, burgers, veggies, bread and even pizza.
We don’t only eat ranch at restaurants either, it is also pretty popular at home. But with so many varieties available at the grocery store, which one is the best? Let me make things easy for you, don’t buy any. Make it yourself. You probably have most of the ingredients at your fingertips each and every day.
Some people may suggest that it is really easy to just buy a bottle of ranch or one of those ranch packets. And it is but it is also really easy to make creamy ranch dip at home.
Let’s talk about what you’ll need to make it.
Ranch Dip Ingredients:
- MAYONNAISE/SOUR CREAM: These will be the base of the dip. They will make it creamy and a bit tangy.
- WHITE WINE VINEGAR: Will add a bit of acidity to the dip. It’ll cut the creaminess a bit.
- DILL/PARSLEY/CHIVES: I use dried dill, parsley and chives in this recipe because I always have them on hand. You can use fresh if that is what you have on hand. Keep in mind that if you use fresh you’ll need 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs to every teaspoon of dried.
- GRANULATED GARLIC: You can also use garlic powder in this recipe. If you use garlic salt, simply omit the additional salt in the recipe.
- SALT/PEPPER
Step by Step Photos and Instructions:
Making your own ranch dip is so easy! All you need to do is whisk everything together in a bowl. The hardest part is going to be letting the flavors mingle at least 20 minutes before serving.
What is good with ranch dip?
I use creamy ranch dip for just about everything. You can dip chicken wings it it. Jojo Potatoes, and potato chips. I also use serve it with veggie trays at parties and as a dip for chips. What are you favorite ways to use ranch dip?
Note: Originally published in 2009. Updated in 2024 with new photos, a slightly modified recipe and nutrition information.
Servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried ill weed
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together in a bowl. Chill for 30 minutes to let all the flavors mingle.
Thank you, Catherine! So happy to hear that!
Perfect! I’m addicted to this ranch!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Really really good. Mmmmmmm!
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Thank you for the nice comment, Jaquelyn!! So happy to hear you enjoyed it!
Some of the best ranch I’ve had! Quick and easy to make. Absolutely obsessed, was even more delicious the next day.
Excellent! Won’t be buying ready-made dill-ranch dip anymore.
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ooooh I love that idea!! Totally going to try it!
I make this all the time! For some variation, sometimes I’ll add a little tarragon and lemon juice — gives it kind of Greek Ranch dip flavor.
Not a stupid question at all! You could certainly try that! I’d start with adding a teaspoon or two and then work your way up. My only concern would be that some pickle brine has color in it so it might color the dip.
Shoot! I don’t have any dill weed, and it isn’t something I would expect to ever buy. This may sound like a dumb question, but I am serious: Could I substitute dill pickle juice for the vinegar, and add some parsley flakes?
You are so welcome Dee! Hope you enjoy this and the jojos as much as we do!
I love Ranch dressing (dip), but have always had trouble with the MSG in most store products. I am thrilled to find a great sounding Ranch dip (dressing) I can make at home! As soon as I get fresh dill from the store I will make it and your Jojo Potatoes. Thank you, thank you, Dee
Can’t wait to try this with your recipe for fried cheese sticks
I’m drooling this is everything I love!
Love this dip – love that it has dill! Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to make it again.
Dip, baby, dip! This sounds like the perfect dipping sauce for veggies or chips, or even wings! Love it!
I would put this on everything! Love how easy it is, too!
This dip looks fabulous! I should try it for our game night!
I could eat this dip all day! So delicious!!
Simple and delish, love it!
This looks amazingldelicious! The perfect dip
do you put ranch in this recipe
Yes! Ranch is always a crowd pleaser!
Amazing! 😊 I have this in bulk this doesn’t last long in my house, super delicious and very easy to make! It’s definitely a crowd pleaser when I have family gatherings or just a simple dip to have with veggies
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I make my own ranch too, but wanted to share for other dieter’s sakes that you can absolutely not tell the difference AT ALL making it with fat free sour cream and light mayo. Make yourself feel a little less guilty for dipping everything in it! :-)) Play with the spices too…cayenne, basil, onion powder, etc…mmmm! If it’s too thick, add a Tablespoon at a time of water or skim milk. Keeps great for a couple of weeks.
Hey Rachel- While it doesn’t last long in our house either, I’m sure it would last at least a week or two. Hope this helps! :)
How long will the dressing keep in the fridge? (Not that it will last very long)
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I never knew it was so easy! I’m going to have to try this as soon as I finish the bottle that’s already in the fridge. Thanks!
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Hey Dale, I’m glad you like the recipes! And thank you for the suggestion, we’ve made the change so that now email subject lines will include the name of the recipe. As far as the salt and pepper goes, for many recipes I like to say “to taste” because some people love lots of salt and others not so much. Since you can’t take it out once you add too much I like to let people decide for themselves how much to salt it. Hope this helps! :)
Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper… to taste? or is there a recommended measuring?
Any way to slip the name of the recipe in the title of the email? Like to replace “Your daily dish from Life’s Ambrosia” with “Creamy Ranch Dip?” The “from” indicates it’s from “Life’s Ambrosia.” Just a thought – makes finding a favorite recipe easier. Actually, they’re all favorites! Thanks!
Funny, I was just thinking the other day that I needed to figure out how to make this stuff myself. And I would never have guessed these as the ingredients… good stuff! Thanks! I will definitely be making this sooner than later :)
Yum! I’m planning on making some homemade ranch this evening! My recipe is a little different than yours, but I might try yours next time.
Very cool, I know sometimes our hands work independently of our brain! I am guilty of that! Thanks for the recipe. It’s nice to actually have REAL homemade ranch not the stuff from the envelope. Thanks Des.
I love this simple recipe
Thank you for catching that Jenny! I accidentally repeated it, it’s fixed now.
Is the 1 tsp. granulated garlic repeated by accident or is it granulated something else?
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Sounds yummy, and SO easy! Thanks!