Skip the bottle and make this Homemade Ranch Dip in under 10 minutes! If you’re a ranch-with-everything person, this recipe will be your new best friend. Creamy Greek yogurt, mayo, lemon, and dried herbs come together for a zesty, fresh dressing that tastes so much better than store-bought ranch. It’s tangy, herby, and creamy enough to double as a dip for veggies, wings, or chips while still working perfectly as a salad dressing.
If my Pizza Oil, Spicy Caesar Dressing, and House Vinaigrette are anything to go by, we already know I love a good homemade condiment. This ranch leans on simple ingredients — yogurt for tang, mayo for richness, a little garlic, and a mix of herbs that hit all the right notes. It’s creamy without being heavy, herby without being overpowering, and versatile enough to spoon over a salad or dunk everything from veggies to pizza crusts in.
😍 Why You’ll Love This Homemade Ranch Recipe
Quick & easy: ready in less than 10 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
Better than store-bought: fresh, zesty, and no mystery ingredients.
Versatile: works as a dip for veggies, wings, and chips, or as a dressing for salads and wraps.
Customizable: make it thicker, thinner, or swap in fresh herbs if that’s your vibe.
🥛 Ingredients To Make Homemade Ranch Dip
Greek yogurt (or sour cream): the creamy base that keeps this ranch tangy.
Mayo: adds richness and that classic ranch flavour.
Heavy cream: or buttermilk – helps loosen the dip; add more if you want a thinner, pourable dressing.
Lemon juice: brightens the dip and balances the creaminess; vinegar works here too.
Garlic: fresh, sharp flavour that gives the ranch its signature bite.
Chives (dried): adds a subtle oniony note and those classic green flecks.
Parsley (dried): mild, earthy flavour that rounds everything out.
Dill (dried): brings a familiar, herby tang that ranch is known for.
Onion powder: enhances the savoury depth without overpowering.
Garlic powder: adds a gentle, all-over garlicky warmth.
Salt: essential for balancing all the creamy and herby flavours.
Black pepper: just a pinch for a bit of bite at the end.
✔️ How To Make Homemade Ranch Dip
To start, grab a medium mixing bowl and whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If you prefer your ranch on the thinner side, go ahead and whisk in an extra tablespoon or two of heavy cream right from the start.
Next, slowly drizzle in the fresh lemon juice while continuing to whisk. This helps it blend evenly and keeps the dip light and tangy. If you’d rather, you can use a splash of vinegar here instead.
🤝 Sammy’s Tips for Ranch Dip
- For a thinner ranch, add more cream until you reach your desired consistency.
After that, add the minced garlic along with all the dried herbs and seasonings: chives, parsley, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until the herbs are evenly dispersed and the mixture looks flecked with green.
Finally, transfer your homemade ranch dip to a mason jar or airtight container, seal it up, and pop it in the fridge. This helps the flavours meld together and makes the dip even tastier after an hour or two of chilling.
🗒️ Variations
Herby twist: Use fresh herbs instead of dried for a brighter flavour (just remember it won’t last as long).
Make it thinner: If you want a thinner homemade ranch, just add some extra heavy cream in.
🗒️ Substitutions
Citrus swap: Use vinegar (like apple cider or white wine vinegar) instead of lemon juice for tang.
🍴 Leftovers? Lucky you.
If you’ve got leftover homemade ranch (hard to imagine, I know), store it in a mason jar or airtight container in the fridge. It’ll keep for up to 1 week if made with dried herbs, or closer to 3–4 days if you used fresh. Give it a good stir before serving.
🤔 FAQ’S
Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried?
Definitely. Fresh herbs will give your ranch a brighter, more vibrant flavour. Just keep in mind that it won’t last as long in the fridge, since fresh herbs wilt faster. Personally, I like the taste of dried herbs because they give that classic “true ranch” flavour most people know and love.
What’s the ratio for substituting fresh for dried?
The general rule is 3:1. Use 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs for every 1 teaspoon of dried herbs. Fresh herbs are less concentrated, so you need more to get the same punch.
Can I use vinegar instead of lemon juice?
Yes! I swap in vinegar all the time.
How long does this ranch dip last?
If made with dried herbs, it’ll keep well for up to 1 week in the fridge. If you use fresh herbs, expect closer to 3–4 days.
What’s the best way to store homemade ranch?
Keep it in a mason jar or airtight container in the fridge. Stir it before using.
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Homemade Ranch Dip
Equipment
- 1 mason jar with lid or airtight container
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup greek yogurt, or sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp heavy cream, or buttermilk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp dried chives
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt, or more to taste
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.Sammy's tip: add an additional 1 or 2 tbsp of heavy cream if you want a thinner dip.
- Slowly add in the lemon juice.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Pour into a jar with a lid, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- This dressing will keep fresh for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My family loved this! Way better than store-bought!!!
Whoaaaa, this was so easy and so good. I omitted the spoon of heavy cream/buttermilk because I added an additional Tbsp of lemon juice. So good and tasted like the ranch you’d get from a store or with chicken wings, but BETTER!