Homemade Ranch Dressing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Homemade Ranch Dressing
45 min.
3
351kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your salads, veggies, or even your favorite snacks, this Homemade Ranch Dressing is the perfect solution! Bursting with fresh flavors and a creamy texture, this dressing is not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also incredibly easy to whip up in just 45 minutes. Imagine the delightful combination of tangy buttermilk, rich mayonnaise, and zesty sour cream, all harmoniously blended with vibrant herbs and spices. Each bite is a celebration of taste that will leave your taste buds dancing.

This recipe is inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Texas, where bold flavors reign supreme. With the addition of fresh cilantro, minced garlic, and colorful red bell pepper, this ranch dressing is a refreshing twist on a classic favorite. Whether you're drizzling it over a crisp garden salad, using it as a dip for crunchy veggies, or even slathering it on a sandwich, this dressing is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Not only is it delicious, but it also keeps well in the refrigerator for up to a week, making it a convenient option for meal prep. So gather your ingredients, grab a mixing bowl, and get ready to create a homemade ranch dressing that will impress your family and friends. Trust us, once you try this recipe, you'll never want to go back to store-bought again!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.8 cup buttermilk 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh minced
  • tablespoon garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • tablespoons onion minced
  • tablespoons bell pepper red minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup yogurt plain sour (or substitute yogurt)

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Directions

  1. Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
  2. Add the bell pepper, onion, cilantro, garlic, pepper, and salt and mix well.
  3. The dressing will keep for a week in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
  4. From The Texas Cowboy Cookbook by Robb Walsh Copyright (c) 2007 by Robb Walsh. Published by Broadway Books.Robb Walsh, "the Indiana Jones of food writers" (Liane Hanson, NPR), is the restaurant critic for the Houston Press, and occasional commentator for NPR's Weekend Edition, the former food columnist for Natural History magazine, and former editor in chief of Chile Pepper magazine. He is the author of Legends of Texas Barbecue Cookbook and The Tex Mex Cookbook: A History in Recipes and Photos, and the co-author of several other cooking and travel books. He lives in Houston, Texas.

Nutrition Facts

Calories351kcal
Protein6.23%
Fat83.29%
Carbs10.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
84.33
Glycemic Load
2.28
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.5552174267562%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:350.84kcal
17.54%
Fat:32.63g
50.19%
Saturated Fat:7.24g
45.22%
Carbohydrates:9.24g
3.08%
Net Carbohydrates:8.78g
3.19%
Sugar:7.65g
8.5%
Cholesterol:32.9mg
10.97%
Sodium:726.49mg
31.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.49g
10.99%
Vitamin K:63.1µg
60.09%
Calcium:179.71mg
17.97%
Vitamin C:13.71mg
16.62%
Phosphorus:145.51mg
14.55%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.11%
Vitamin B12:0.62µg
10.38%
Vitamin A:515.49IU
10.31%
Vitamin E:1.48mg
9.84%
Selenium:5.32µg
7.59%
Potassium:261mg
7.46%
Vitamin B5:0.67mg
6.7%
Vitamin D:0.94µg
6.24%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.01%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.83%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.58%
Magnesium:19.27mg
4.82%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.64%
Folate:16.43µg
4.11%
Copper:0.05mg
2.35%
Fiber:0.46g
1.83%
Iron:0.28mg
1.54%
Vitamin B3:0.24mg
1.2%
Source:Epicurious