Real Ranch Dressing
Updated November 21, 2022
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
- Total Time
- 5 minutes
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Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup buttermilk powder
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh chives or parsley leaves (optional)
Nutritional analysis per serving
4 grams carbs; 26 milligrams cholesterol; 432 calories; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 27 grams polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 45 grams fat; 447 milligrams sodium; 3 grams protein; 4 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Put mayonnaise, buttermilk and buttermilk powder in a medium jar with a tight-fitting lid. Sprinkle with a little salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Add chives or parsley if you like, put lid on, and shake jar vigorously for 30 seconds or so.
- Step 2
Taste and adjust seasoning. Use immediately or refrigerate for a few days. It will keep longer if you do not add the fresh herbs.
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Comments
Outstanding. One tip: find a local source of really good buttermilk. I used a whole milk buttermilk from Kimberton Whole Foods. I stuck with salt and freshly ground pepper, and fresh chives from the garden. I did not use the powdered buttermilk--just mayonnaise, buttermilk and seasoning.
Deejay, I'd say that it adds both body or thickness and extra tang. I'd try either adding a few tablespoons of regular powdered milk and a squeeze of lemon juice, if you have those things, or just leave it out. A little plain Greek yogurt might do the trick, too.
I like fresh dill and a smidgen of garlic.
I really missed the crust.
Happened to have some labneh around and added 3 tbsp in for tang and thickness instead of buttermilk powder. I also added dried onion powder and garlic powder that brought it to a flavor profile we’re all familiar with from the brand names. Plenty of salt and pepper is important to pop the flavor.
I didn't have buttermilk powder so subbed nutritional yeast and it worked great to give it some body! also I added a big handful of fresh dill which I think is a must!!