Here’s how to make ranch spice! You don’t need this store-bought package. This healthy, all-natural way to make ranch dressing taste better.
Welcome ranch fans. Yes, it’s one of the country’s most popular flavor blends. But what is it really Is The? try that ranch seasoning! It’s the key to making a homemade ranch dressing or dip. without the store-bought package. That means it’s all natural, with no additives or preservatives. It’s the most authentic ranch dressing you’ll find anywhere. That’s how it’s done!
How to make ranch spices
Most ranch spice recipes are quite similar, trying to recreate this classic Hidden Valley ranch package. For this recipe we wanted to keep it simple and classic and use spices that we already had on hand. All you have to do is mix the following and it will last up to 1 year. Here’s what’s in ranch spice:
- dried parsley*
- Dried dill
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- Dried chopped onion
- salt and black pepper
The only thing you might not have on hand is a dried sliced onion. It’s usually easy to find at your local grocery store, although it’s a bit more unique. You can also use it in our Everything Bagel Homemade Seasoning!
Use 1: Ranch Dressing!
The most popular way to use ranch dressing: make ranch dressing! Now: Most recipes call for adding the spices to 1 cup milk and 1 cup mayonnaise. That’s a lot of mayonnaise! To cut the calories a bit and have a fresher, healthier version of the ranch, Alex and I have a trick. Use plain yogurt with mayonnaise! Using a little yogurt saves calories and adds flavor that you would traditionally get from buttermilk. Here’s how to make our healthy ranch dressing with this ranch seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- ½ cup whole milk yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Use 2: Ranch Vegetable Dip!
Another great way to use ranch spices is in ranch dip! Same theory here too. Alex and I like to use Greek yogurt instead of traditional sour cream and mayonnaise. Here’s how to make a healthy ranch dip with this spice:
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 2 cups Greek whole milk yogurt
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- A few pinches of salttaste good
- water splash, bring to a creamy consistency if necessary (depending on the yoghurt brand)
Other Ways to Use Ranch Seasoning
There are other ways to use this ranch spice outside of the norm! Here are some additional ideas:
- In olive oil as a dip: Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and dip the bread.
- Fries: Try our parmesan truffle fries, but skip the truffle for ranch fries.
- potato skins: Add nuggets to our Parmesan Potato Wedges. (Or fried potatoes.)
- Sauteed Vegetables: Sprinkle over roasted or sautéed vegetables like sautéed broccoli.
- cucumber slices: Thinly slice the cucumbers and add some vermicelli: it’s really good!
How Long to Store Homemade Ranch Seasoning
You can store your homemade ranch seasoning in an airtight container 6 months to 1 year. Of course, it’s best when it’s freshest! Spices can be stored in a cool, dry place for 8 months to 1 year. With this spice mix you can breathe new life into old spices.
This recipe is…
Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Plant-Based, Dairy-Free, Naturally Sweetened, No Refined Sugar, Low-Carb, and Keto.
The description
Here’s how to make ranch spice! You don’t need this store-bought package. This healthy, all-natural way to make ranch dressing taste better.
- 3 tablespoons dried parsley*
- 1 tbsp dried dill
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tbsp onion powder
- ½ tbsp dried chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Crush the dried parsley with your fingers.
- Whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl. Transfer to an airtight container or jar. Store in a cool, dry place for 6 months to 1 year.
- To make healthy ranch dressing, mix 1 tablespoon ranch dressing with ½ cup plain yogurt, ¼ cup mayonnaise, and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar.
Remarks
*Note: Most ranch dressing recipes call for buttermilk powder, which mimics a packet of Hidden Valley ranch dressing. We don’t typically stock this ingredient in our pantry, so we didn’t include it in our spice blend. If you want more, add ½ cup buttermilk powder for that amount of spice.
- Category: Spice
- Method: Mixed
- Kitchen: Spices
- Diet: vegan
Keywords: ranch seasoning
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