Chef John's Ranch Dressing Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 21, 2013

This was really good. I only let it sit for about 3 hours and it was already pretty thick by then. I added another splash of buttermilk and it was the perfect consistency!

—DutchDaisy

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 09, 2013

Made exactly as listed. Too thick and tasted too much like mayo. Not like restaurant Ranch at all.

—Stephanie

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12 Ratings

Feb 02, 2013

Everything Chef John makes is awesome and this is really really great as well love this recipe will never eat bottled dressing again and my grandson is only 3yrs old and he will not eat Hidden Valley Ranch he wants grandma's salad dressing I thought it was weird he is 3 so I did a test and he knew so yes even a 3yr old can tell the difference so great job Chef John love your recipe's please keep posting them

—Debbie1018

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Feb 21, 2013

I have to admit that I've been making homemade ranch dressing for many years, and this one is at least as good, if not better (don't tell anyone!), than mine! I love the 2 drops addition of worcestershire sauce and the fresh chives. By the way, Chef J, are you sure that most cowboys are vegetarian? I live in Texas and know a lot of cowboys-but it makes for a great story!

—Paula T

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Jan 30, 2013

I, being not American, may not be an expert on Ranch Dressings, but I loved this one! Great balance between mayonnaise, sour cream and butter milk. Better with fresh dill and parsley, but I also made it with all drier ingredients, and so long as you let it stand over night, it still tastes great!

—not_your_beeswax

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May 01, 2013

I had to use dry spices in this recipe, I adjusted accordingly. I did increase the dill weed, onion powder and garlic powder--besides that, I made no other changes. This was the dressing for tonight's broccoli salad. The consistancy was perfect, it was just what I needed. Very good. It's hard to mess up ranch dressing, honestly.

—Sarah Jo

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Mar 25, 2013

Blended everything except parsley in magic bullet. Added parsley (dried, will make again with fresh) and shook it in. Straight off the spoon it was great but I think for my taste I'll add half again of all herbs and spices except cayenne. We are not big on ranch but really enjoyed this.

—PAMELA D. aPROpos of nothing

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Dec 15, 2012

Love CJ, but this was just ok :-( I like a creamier Ranch dressing.

—DelMarGirl

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Nutrition

Calories
145 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
1.2 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
9 mg
3%

Fat
15.6 g
24%

Fiber
0 g
< 1%

Protein
0.5 g
1%

Sodium
138 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Ranch Dressing

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 145
Calories from Fat: 141

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.6g 24 %
** Saturated Fat 2.8g 14 %
Cholesterol 9mg 3 %
Sodium 138mg 6 %
Potassium 23mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 1.2g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0g < 1 %
Protein 0.5g 1 %
** Sugars 0.5g
Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 1 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.