Ranch Dressing Mix Plus Recipes

CLASSIC RANCH DRESSING

The original dressing served in the 1950s at Hidden Valley Ranch, a guest ranch near Santa Barbara, Calif., was made mostly from dry herbs and aromatics. To recreate that taste, this recipe is made with garlic powder instead of garlic, dried parsley instead of fresh, and so on. It makes enough seasoning mix for about 4 cups dressing; you can mix it, store it, then add dairy as needed. If you don't like the zip of mustard, try hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce instead - or simply omit for a milder taste. To make a thick dip instead of a pourable dressing, reduce the amount of buttermilk to 1/4 cup.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories dips and spreads, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 5 cups dressing

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Steps:

For the seasoning mix: In a bowl, whisk all the ingredients together. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use; it will keep indefinitely.
To make 1 cup dressing: In a medium bowl, place 1 tablespoon seasoning mix. Add sour cream and buttermilk and whisk together until smooth. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days (or up to 2 weeks if made with mayonnaise).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 34, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 65 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons dried chives
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
2 tablespoons buttermilk powder (optional)
1/2 cup chilled sour cream or mayonnaise
1/2 cup chilled buttermilk
Salt, to taste

RANCH DRESSING MIX PLUS THOUSAND ISLAND AND CUCUMBER RANCH

This is from TOH. Its great because you can mix the dry ingredients and keep in a cool dry place in ziploc bags. All you have to do later is to add the ingredients for the other dressings and enjoy. I suggest refrigerating at least 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend. The base mix yields 3 cups of mix. This divides into 4 portions to use at any point. Each portion makes 6 batches of salad dressing.

Provided by quick meal

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 24 batches

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ranch Dressing Mix Plus Thousand Island and Cucumber Ranch image

Steps:

BASE MIX: In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Divide into 4 portions; store in containers or bags in a cool dry place.
RANCH DRESSING: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons mix with mayo and buttermilk. Refrigerate until serving. Serve as is, or use to make one of the following great dressings.
THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING: Add chili sauce and pickle relish to 1 cup prepared Ranch dressing.
CUCUMBER RANCH DRESSING: Add cucumber and celery seed to 1 cup prepared Ranch Dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.5, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 224.5, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 1.8

Ingredients

1 cup dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup finely crushed saltine
1/2 cup dried onion flakes
1/2 cup garlic salt
1/2 cup onion salt
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup onion powder
2 tablespoons dill weed
2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and pureed
1 teaspoon celery seed