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Ranch Dressing

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A creamy buttermilk ranch dressing made from scratch with fresh garlic, herbs, and lemon. Easy to make and perfect for salads, dipping, or drizzling.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 small clove garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 green onion, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk (start with 1/4 cup, add as needed)

Instructions

  1. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, green onion, salt, lemon juice, parsley, black pepper, and cayenne (if using) to a bowl or container suitable for an immersion blender, or add to a regular blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Add 1/4 cup buttermilk and blend again, then add more as needed until the dressing reaches your preferred consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

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Find it online: https://cookwhatmatters.com/buttermilk-ranch-dressing/