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    Home » Most Recently Added » Snacks

    Quick Homemade Ranch Seasoning and Dip

    Published: Jul 4, 2023 · Updated: Jul 4, 2023 by kateschat · This post may contain affiliate links · 42 Comments

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    This homemade ranch seasoning is SO easy to mix up. It's all dried spices you already have on hand. Making a big batch at once is super convenient for when you need dip or dressing.

    Ranch seasoning in a flip top glass jar.

    Why You Need This Recipe

    • You have all these dried herbs already in your cabinet, I'm sure! And if not, they are good ones to keep on hand for all recipes.
    • Ranch dip and dressing are really popular (because it's goooood) - but the ingredients on the bottles aren't the best.
    • Buying the dry packet or ready made dip at the store really adds up quick. Making your own is much more affordable.

    Key Ingredients

    Minced onions - The backbone of the recipe. These give some texture to the finished dip.

    Garlic powder - Tangy and zippy!

    Salt - Pick your favorite, such as Real Salt, or whatever you have on hand that you use as table salt.

    Dried parsley - Also for colour, as the larger flakes are what you really see when you look at ranch.

    Dill, thyme, and basil - These add color and the final "ranch" flavour. Some people leave out the dill; you can customize to your liking!

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    Here's a way I like to serve the dip: Honey Sweetened Sweet Chile Sauce and Crispy Oven Fries with turkey lettuce wraps!

    How to Make Ranch Seasoning

    Measure everything out! That's it. Really.

    Spices to make ranch dip seasoning in a small bowl.

    You can stir it up in a bowl or just add it straight to a storage jar and shake well.

    Closeup of seasonings to make ranch dip in a small bowl.

    How to Make Ranch Dip

    Add the ranch seasoning mix on top of equal parts mayo and sour cream and boom - dip!

    A pile of ranch seasoning in a bowl of sour cream to make dip.

    Tips and Tricks

    • Depending on how frequently you use ranch seasoning mix, you can double, triple, or however much this recipe. Buying individual spices in bulk helps you make fun mixes like ranch or taco seasoning.
    • Store your ranch mix in an airtight container. I think the bail-type lids are more airtight than plastic screw-on lids.
    • Making a big batch? Store in a mylar envelope and pop it in one of your food buckets.

    Homemade Ranch Dip keeps for a week in the fridge. Label jar of dry mix with mixing instructions and store in cupboard for future use. I make a pint jar of this every week. We adore it!

    You can use right away, but best if sits in fridge for a good half hour first. This helps the onions soften and the flavors mingle.

    Another jar I keep in the pantry? Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Mix! I promise once you start making your own mixes you won't know when to stop.

    Substitutions

    Don't like sour cream or fresh out? Try yogurt instead.

    Thin out your sour cream with buttermilk or kefir to make a pourable salad dressing instead of dip.

    FAQs

    Can I make this dip dairy-free?

    Definitely! Use your favorite non-dairy milk, tofu-cheese, etc. You can add this ranch seasoning to anything sort of yogurt you like to make a great veggie dip.

    How else can I use ranch seasoning?

    Sprinkle over chicken before grilling. Add to oven fries or grilled potatoes (or any roasted veggie!).

    We love to take ranch dip on picnics, days in the woods, or to the beach. Looking for more great "on the go" recipes? This Ranch Dip Mix is included in my Anywhere You Go eBook. This resources has so many recipes that you can easily freeze, store, or take with you.

    Bonus tip! My new favourite way to put our snacks for the kids is in this mini loaf pan. Isn’t it so cute?!

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    This mix is just so pretty on its own! You can totally use it as a gift. Place in a pretty jar and attach a label with the dip recipe.

    More Dips to Enjoy

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      Mike and Adam's Avocado Bean Chip Dip

    Hey friends, don't forget to follow me over on Instagram, cause if you like me here, I post there a LOT! I'm also on YouTube with tutorials and Facebook for all sorts of things.

    If you like this recipe, I’d love if you reviewed it so others can find it easier. Sharing this recipe on Facebook or Pinterest is another way you can help us out at no cost to you. Thanks, xo Kate

    A flip top jar filled with homemade ranch seasoning.

    Kate's Ranch Dip Mix

    Kate Schat
    Here's a quick and easy dip to whip up! You'll love it because it's so much healthier than any packaged ranch dip you'll find in the store. And your kids will love the way it tastes with their veggie snacks!
    5 from 28 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 servings
    Calories 126 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Ranch Dip Spice Mix

    • 5 Tablespoons dry minced onions
    • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
    • 4 teaspoons salt
    • 2 Tablespoons dry parsley
    • 1 teaspoon dill
    • 1 teaspoon thyme
    • 1 teaspoon basil

    Ranch Dip

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 cup sour cream or yogurt, more like thick dip buttermilk or kefir (more like pourable dressing)
    • 2 Tablespoons dip mix

    Instructions
     

    Ranch Dip Spice Mix

    • In a half pint jar shake together the onions, garlic powder, salt, parsley, dill, thyme, and basil.

    Ranch Dip

    • To make the dip, mix together the mayonaisse, sour cream and 2 tablespoons of dip mix.

    Notes

    • The dip keeps for a week in the fridge. Label jar of dry mix with mixing instructions and store in cupboard for future use. I make a pint jar of this every week. We adore it!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 169mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Enjoy!

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    1. Judy Holbrook

      March 15, 2020 at 2:16 am

      You really could sell “Kate’s Famous Ranch Dressing. It REALLY is soooo good!!! I’ve never had anyone turn it down after they try it.

      Reply
    2. Susie

      June 17, 2020 at 8:46 am

      Thank you so much for the recipe! We like it a lot!

      Reply
    3. Julie

      July 10, 2020 at 10:00 am

      This recipe is SO GOOD. I’ve tried others and this is a new favorite.

      Reply
      • Melissa Davenport

        November 27, 2020 at 6:36 am

        Best ranch dressing ever! I don't make anything else or buy dressing. My kids beg me to make it.

        Reply
    4. Judy Holbrook

      July 30, 2020 at 6:01 pm

      Sooooo wonderful

      Reply
    5. Kaeleigh

      November 26, 2020 at 12:35 pm

      LOVE this dip mix!! I have directed many friends to this recipe and always set a bowl of dip out when people come over. So easy to throw together a dip if you have this mix on hand! I think I will even be gifting some small jars of it for christmas this year!

      Reply
      • Helen

        March 20, 2021 at 7:12 pm

        This ranch is perfect! We use it all the time for carrots and other veggies and I always make sure I have a jar of mix in the cupboard ready to use.

        Reply
    6. Lori Miller

      November 26, 2020 at 12:40 pm

      I have made this ranch dip recipe so many times and it's a family favorite now. I have been adding it to my homemade yogurt for a great vege dip and it's also amazing on burgers.

      Reply
    7. Caitlin Gray

      November 26, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      I used to hate ranch until I tried this!! It’s so yummy.

      Reply
      • Rebecca

        November 26, 2020 at 9:50 pm

        Best homemade dressing/dip I have ever tasted. I love this with fresh veggies, pretzels or chips. So good, and so easy and quick to make. 10/10 on this one Kate!!

        Reply
    8. Heather

      November 26, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      This is a fantastic recipe, everyone always asks for it! Way better than what comes in a bottle from the store!

      Reply
    9. Christina

      November 26, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      The best ranch dip!

      Reply
    10. Shannon Gardner

      November 26, 2020 at 6:02 pm

      This is simply the best ranch out there!! I make it ALL the time and it is ALWAYS a hit. It is one of my favorite things to gift as well. It makes a great hostess gift, or sirsy. I will even make a pint jar of it and give it as a gift, my daughter asks for that every Christmas. Thank you for this recipe.

      Reply
    11. Cami

      November 26, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      I've made this quite a few times, it is SO good!! Great for a vegetable dip and stays good for a while in the fridge! I used sour cream but might try out the alternatives next?

      Reply
    12. Hope

      November 26, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      Awesome! So easy and I love that I don’t have to cringe at the thought of the ingredients when my kids dip everything in ranch. I hate store bought ranch now. ?

      Reply
    13. Hilary

      November 27, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      This is AMAZING. So awesome to have the seasonings ready to go and make dip or dressing anytime I want. I've also tossed potatoes in it. Fantastic seasoning combo.

      Reply
    14. Debra L

      November 28, 2020 at 11:15 am

      This makes the best ranch dip I’ve ever had! Sometimes I use the mix as a quick seasoning addition in recipes that need a little more flavour, too.

      Reply
    15. Robin

      December 04, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      Kate’s claim to fame recipe. I make it every week!

      Reply
    16. ChelseaBeaudreau

      December 04, 2020 at 4:03 pm

      I love this dip! I now have all my friends and family obsessed with it too and they always ask if I can make it whenever we have family dinners!

      Reply
    17. Lexie

      December 08, 2020 at 7:20 pm

      Best Ranch Dip! Seriously - when my kids don't like something I say "want some of Kate's ranch on it"? Gets them to eat it almost every time!

      Reply
    18. jessicaksmith

      February 02, 2021 at 12:05 pm

      We have tried alot of make your own ranch and Venison for Dinners ranch is by far our favorite. The mix is also really good on popcorn.

      Reply
      • kateschat

        February 03, 2021 at 4:46 pm

        i will have to try it on popcorn!!

        Reply
    19. Ashley Hart McIntyre

      February 26, 2021 at 7:51 pm

      I literally started buying these herbs/spices in bulk for this recipe. My picky (VERY PICKY) husband agrees that this is so much better than store bought. We always have a jar of dip/dressing in the fridge and one of mix in the pantry! Ran out of mix tonight and about to make some more...

      Reply
    20. Emily Higgins

      March 16, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      This ranch recipe just blew my mind!!! All other ranch is ruined forever because I now know how inferior it is ?

      Gonna be making this all the time! Thank you!

      Reply
    21. Alana

      April 14, 2021 at 4:07 am

      So good! I’ve been wanting to start making my own ranch mix for a while, and Kate’s is so flavorful I just refilled a spice jar with it and love it so much. I’m always wanting veggies and dip now.

      Reply
    22. Noel

      January 30, 2022 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      So, my doc put me on a low sodium diet because too much sodium makes my ear clogged and muffled. (Weird, I know - called Meniere's disease.) I mixed up a single batch of this tonight but left out all the salt. Also added 2 full green onions (chopped). Mixed with 8 oz cream cheese and 1 c Greek yogurt. Less than 70 mg sodium, and it tasted amazing! Spread it out on some mini bell pepper halves. As soon as I restock my minced onion stash I'll be mixing up a full jar.

      Reply
      • kateschat

        February 01, 2022 at 3:32 pm

        Thats awesome!!

        Reply
    23. Samantha

      August 13, 2022 at 12:20 am

      5 stars
      This Homemade Ranch Dip , seems delicious and unique . Super excited to try this one, thanks for sharing this with us . Hope my little members will love this!!!

      Reply
    24. Ronda Garner

      September 09, 2023 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this awesome recipe! I agree with others, it is the best I have tasted! Plus it is so easy to make the Mix and the Dip. I did make 1 mistake I discovered when I was writing both recipes on their containers. And 2 changes for the differences. I added closer to 6 Tbs of mix. For the dip I added a 16oz tub of sour cream. And I substituted just shy of 1 cup of home mixed buttermilk for the mayonaise. I swear it said buttermilk when I was making the dip. LOL It didn't make it too thin. (Buttermilk- Mix 1/4 Lemon juice into 3/4 Cup Milk. Let sit 5 minutes. Stir again.)

      Reply

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