Bowl of Ranch Dressing
(click to enlarge)

Ranch Dressing


North America
Makes:
Effort:
Sched:
DoAhead:  		 1-1/2 cup
**
20 min
Yes		 Originating in California, at Hidden Valley Farm, Ranch Dressing is now distributed by several companies in North America. This version is richer than commercial products. See also Comments

1/2
1/2
1/2
2
1
1
1/4
1/2
1
1/4
2
c
c
c
T
T
T
t
t
t
t
t
Mayonnaise
Sour Cream
Buttermilk (1)
Dill fresh
Parsley
Chives
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
Salt
Pepper
Vinegar white wine
Make   -   (20 min)
  1. Chop the Fresh Herbs small for measuring, moderately packed. Run them very fine in a Mini-Prep processor or by some other means.
  2. Whip together All Items. I just add all the rest of the items to the Mini-Prep.
  3. Stored in the fridge in a sealed jar the dressing should last for about 2 weeks - if you don't dip things directly into the jar.
NOTES:

  1. Buttermilk

      Buttermilk only comes in full quarts around here, which is far more than I want. Regular milk can be found in much smaller bottles and could be soured with Lemon Juice, but I always have Plain Yogurt on hand and use 1/4 cup Yogurt and 1/4 cup water.

  2. Comments:

      Originally, and commercially, this dressing is made with dried herbs. I, and some otheres, prefer fresh herbs, but, if you wish to use dried, use 1 teaspoon Dill Weed, and 1/2 teaspoon each of Parsley and Chives.
  3. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
9jd_ranch1 240702 inet var   -   www.clovegarden.com
©Andrew Grygus - agryg@aaxnet.com - Linking to and non-commercial use of this page is permitted.