This Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing is one of those “recipes” that seems like it really shouldn’t have a post all on it’s own, so I’m bringing it to you today along with another tasty appetizer snack, my Bacon Wrapped Tots!
Creamy, bright and tangy this Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing is the perfect salad dressing or dipping sauce.
This Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing is creamy and thick, but not too heavy. The fresh herbs like my combination of chives, parsley and dill make for a bright flavor when mixed with the buttermilk, Greek yogurt and lemon.
It seemed fitting to post one of my favorite go-to salad dressings and like my Blackberry Tarragon Salad Dressing, (see below photo) this uses Greek yogurt, though this Ranch dressing is the one you want to dip with!
It made perfect sense to counter the rich and flavorful Bacon Wrapped Tots with this Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing because it is so perfect for dipping, too.
Whether on some beautiful salad greens or used for dipping and you’re set. This is so good. Enjoy!
Check out my recipe and video for those Bacon Wrapped Tator Tots for more deliciousness.
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sour cream See Note 1
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh dill parsley and/or chives
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- few dashes Tabasco sauce
- In a small bowl whisk together the ingredients until emulsified and thoroughly combined. Allow to chill for 15 minutes to set before serving for best results.
1. Substitute with plain Greek yogurt if preferred. This makes 1 cup of salad dressing.
I’ve never thought about putting lemon zest in my buttermilk ranch. It sounds divine. And, anything with bacon – or course.
I hear you Jeff, it adds just a nice little note of freshness in an otherwise heavy dressing, especially with bacon… but who could resist? 😉
You can’t beat a good ranch dressing…there’s so many different ways to use it! And I love the buttermilk version. I’ll have to make a double batch of this bad boy…one for the tots and one for dipping veggies or maybe a salad. (Note I said maybe…)
I love the fresh herbs and dash of Tabasco, it’s a creamy one and perfect for this and your veggies. 🙂
I’m in. Thank you and have a pleasant day !
You bet, thanks for stopping by!