Thick, herb-loaded ranch dip for chips and veggies
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8
2 cups
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Thick, herb-loaded ranch dip for chips and veggies
A thick, tangy ranch dip made from scratch with sour cream, mayo, buttermilk, and a blend of herbs and garlic. Infinitely better than anything from a packet.
10m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
10m
Total Time
8
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Homemade ranch dip blows away any packet mix—fresh herbs, real garlic, and tangy buttermilk create a dip that's creamy, herby, and addictive. It doubles as a dressing when thinned.
Stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk until smooth.
Mix in dill, chives, garlic, 1/2 tsp onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice and 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce for depth.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour for flavors to meld.
Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve with raw vegetables, chips, or as a dressing.
Arrange on a platter for easy sharing at your next gathering
Pair with your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor
Slightly tangier but just as creamy
A quick substitute for buttermilk
Mince the garlic as finely as possible, or use a microplane, so it distributes evenly.
Thin with extra buttermilk for a pourable salad dressing consistency.
Refrigerate in a sealed container up to 1 week.
Serve cold. Stir well before serving if it has separated.
Per serving (15mg) · 8 servings
A light, low-calorie option · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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