If you’ve ever tasted fresh homemade ranch, you know it’s in a completely different league than bottled dressing. This quick and easy ranch dip recipe is creamy, tangy, and packed with classic herbs like dill, parsley, and chives.
Made with simple pantry ingredients like mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, and lemon juice, this dip comes together in just 5 minutes and tastes amazing with veggies, chips, wings, and more. Once you try this homemade version, you may never buy ranch again!
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Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 24 tablespoons (about 1½ cups)
- Cuisine: American
Course: Dip, Appetizer, Sauce
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 – 3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or white vinegar
Instructions
1️⃣ Combine Ingredients
In a small mixing bowl add:
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Dill
- Parsley
- Chives
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon juice or vinegar
2️⃣ Whisk
Whisk until the dip is smooth and fully combined.
3️⃣ Chill
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Letting it rest 30 minutes improves the flavor.
4️⃣ Serve
Serve with:
- Fresh vegetables
- Chips
- Chicken wings
- Pizza
- French fries
Pro Tips for the Best Ranch Dip
✔ Adjust dill to control herb intensity
✔ Use fresh herbs for a gourmet version
✔ Let the dip chill before serving for best flavor
✔ Add a splash of milk to turn it into ranch dressing
What to Serve with Ranch Dip
This ranch dip pairs perfectly with:
- Carrots
- Celery sticks
- Bell peppers
- Potato chips
- Chicken tenders
- Buffalo wings
- Pizza crust
Storage
Store in airtight container.
Refrigerator: up to 1 week.
Stir before serving.
Nutrition (Per Tablespoon)
- Calories: 62 kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 1g
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredient brands and measurements.
Homemade Ranch Dip
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Add dried parsley, dried chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Whisk the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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This Homemade Ranch Dip is creamy, fresh, and bursting with classic herb flavor. With just a few pantry ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, you’ll have a versatile dip that works with everything from veggie trays to game-day snacks.
Once you taste this fresh homemade ranch, the bottled version just won’t compare.