This homemade Ranch Seasoning is a delicious blend of dried herbs and spices that come together to create a wonderful and versatile seasoning that can be used in salad dressing, dips, sauces, marinades and more.

Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix

We go through a ton of Ranch dressing at my house. My family uses it on almost everything: salad, chicken nuggets, a dip for veggies, and even on tacos! Because I wanted to have a healthier option for my picky eaters I made this recipe for homemade ranch dressing.

My ranch dressing recipe is zesty and tangy and 100% fresh. Now, with this recipe, you can skip buying the store-bought packet of seasoning mix and make a batch of your own that’s super easy to make, cost-effective and easy to customize.

Whether it’s Fajita seasoning, Italian seasoning or just about any DIY seasoning blend, one of the thing’s you’ll love the most is that you control what goes into them. With no hidden preservatives, like MSG, or other questionable ingredients, you can create delicious dressing, dips and marinades you can feel good about. Plus, the end results is a seasoning that taste much better than any premade packets you can buy.

Why We Love Homemade Ranch Dressing

Healthier – This homemade version does not contain artificial ingredients you find in the store-bought seasoning packets you get at the grocery store.
Convenient – Because you use basic spices that are typically a pantry staple you can make up a batch of this spice mix anytime you need it without having to rush out to the store.
Customizable – One of the bests things about making homemade blends is that you can add more of any of the ingredients to suit your personal preference.

Ingredients

Dry Milk
Dried Parsley
Dried Dill
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Black Pepper
Dried Chives
Teaspoon Salt

How to Make Homemade Ranch Dressing

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

Store the dry seasoning in an airtight container in a dry cabinet or pantry for up to a couple of months.

Variations

Dried buttermilk – One of my favorite substitutes is to use a tangy dry buttermilk powder instead of regular milk powder.
Herbs – If you want more oniony flavor, throw in more chives. Want a little less garlic powder, no problem, adjust it down a bit.
Spicy ranch – If you prefer a kick if heat add a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper.

How to Make Ranch Dressing with This Ranch Seasoning Mix

Ingredients to make ranch dressing:

1 Tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

In medium-sized mixing bowl combine ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Ways to Use Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

If you’ve used Hidden Valley packets of Ranch, then you know how many wonderful ways you can use it. It can be used in appetizer, soups, side dishes, or main course recipes. Here are some popular ways you can put it to good use:

Make ranch dip – For homemade ranch dip, combine a teaspoon of ranch to ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt.
Make ranch dressing – To make a creamy ranch dressing, just combine 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning (or more) with ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 cup buttermilk, and 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice. You can use a cup of milk instead of the fresh buttermilk if you prefer, but it will not be quite as creamy or tangy.
Marinade – Mix a couple tablespoons with a cup of olive oil and fresh lemon juice to marinate your chicken breast, veggies or shrimp.
Season popcorn – Make movie night even tastier by adding a sprinkle of this seasoning to your popped popcorn.
Season meat – Use it as a seasoning for cooked meats. Just sprinkle some over the tops of grilled chicken, steaks, seafood for delicious flavor.
Add to soups – This seasoning adds great flavor to soup recipe. Add a couple tablespoons, along with taco seasoning to taco soup, taco meat or other favorite dishes to give them a tangy twist.

Tips for Making & Using Homemade Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix

Give it a shake – As it sits in the spice cabinet, some of the ingredients may settle to the bottom. Give the jar or container a good shake to redistribute the herbs and spices.

Ratio to use – It is recommended that you use the same amount of homemade seasoning as you do Hidden Valley Ranch packets.

Store it properly – Keep your dry spices in a dark place, away from direct sunlight, like on a spice rack in your pantry. Exposure to air will cause your herbs to become stale.

Label the jar – Store your homemade spice blend in a glass spice jar other air-tight container that you’re able to label with the name of the spice and the date you make it.

Keep it fresh – The best way to ensure you have optimal freshness, homemade seasoning mixes should be used within 9 months to a year.

Can I Use Fresh Herbs for This Recipe?

When it comes to making homemade seasoning blends, moisture is not your friend. If you’re making a batch to use for later, you’ll always want to use dried spices and herbs.

If making it to use immediately, you can use fresh herbs, but you will probably need to adjust the amounts because dried herbs have a stronger flavor.

Recipes that Use Ranch Seasoning

Ranch Seasoning

Course Seasoning

Cuisine American

Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Skip buying the packets from the store and make your own Ranch Seasoning! Delicious and creamy with a bold flavor. Great for dips, dressings, chicken, potatoes, and so much more!

Ingredients

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
½ Cup Dry Milk, 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley, 1 Tablespoon Dried Dill, 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder, 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder, 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper, 1 Teaspoon Dried Chives, ½ Teaspoon Salt
Store in an airtight container in a dry cabinet or pantry for up to a couple of months.