I never thought I’d be posting about Ranch dressing. (It’s never been my favorite.) But I have to admit, my son’s homemade Ranch dressing is really good. So good, that as soon as I tried it, I knew I had to share it with you.
I have to laugh, in a smug kind of way, because for all the teasing I get around here for reading labels and eating fewer processed foods, I’ve been noticing I’m not the only one in my household who’s making more and more things from scratch. In the past month alone, my husband and son have made luncheon meat (turkey, roast beef and pork) twice and purchased a kit to make gourmet hot sauce. My husband already makes wine and liqueur, and now my son is making Ranch.
I’m pretty sure no one else in my house actually cares about what’s on ingredient labels…yes, I’m very sure. So, why is it suddenly like Little House on the Prairie around here?
My son put it best: “I don’t like bottled Ranch.”
Aha! I think the key is he doesn’t like it anymore. As I pointed out in 8 Ways to Get Your Teens to Eat Real Food, the more we consume real food, the less we like the taste of processed stuff. The best part is that making Ranch (and most dressings, really) is so simple, I’m wondering why I ever thought I needed to buy any. This recipe has a blend of nonfat Greek yogurt (that was my contribution), buttermilk, and low-fat mayo as the base, plus celery seed and other seasonings. Put it all in a jar and shake it up.
Done!
My Son's Homemade Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (low-fat is fine)
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a mason jar, cover with a lid, and shake until blended. Store in the refrigerator for a week (check the expiration dates on your yogurt, mayo and buttermilk to make sure they'll stay fresh for that long.)
Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser
Hi Andrea, looks like move over Mamma C the kitchen is being taken over by your son and husband! HA! Love family meal preps and recipes!!! Hope Spring is near for you in Ohiooooooo.
Mamma C
Cheryl, I’ll gladly let them take over the kitchen. That’s why I’m documenting all the recipes here…so no one in my house can claim ignorance. 🙂
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron
Aww, that’s so nice that your son is getting interested in his own culinary adventures! Looks like a delicious ranch dip 🙂
Mamma C
Thanks, Denise. He got the cooking bug when I taught him to boil pasta at 8 years old. 🙂
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext
Love ranch dressing! This looks super creamy and divine! Thanks for sharing! 😀
Mamma C
Thanks, Jess. I hope you try it!
Tammy Renea
How awesome! I love the family coming onboard. The ranch dressing sounds wonderful, and I’d love to hear what liqueur your husband is making. I’ve wanted to try and make my own amaretto, but haven’t found the right recipe yet.
Mamma C
Tammy, my husband has made limoncello, apple pie moonshine, and I’ve made the chocolate liqueur. My husband also makes jalapeno wine, strawberry wine, plus many reds and whites. Homemade amaretto would be fabulous!
JayanthiSindhiya
It looks delicious
Mamma C
Thanks, Jayanthi and Sindhiya. It’s turned me into a Ranch fan!