Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2009

I love that I don't have to rely on a seasoning packet to make ranch dip.

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RETTEJEN

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Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2009

Top Notch! I actually live overseas and can't find any dressing packets (let alone Ranch!) so when I found this recipe I was so excited. I made it into a dip for a party last night and it was devoured. I guess everyone was as excited as I was to have Ranch! :) I know it sounds silly - but thank you for posting this recipe! :)

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Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2009

Not quite ranch, but good nonetheless. Next time I'm going to use kosher instead of seasoned salt, and I'm going to try adding dill weed, as someone suggested.

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LauraG

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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2009

Very good...tastes like ranch even with reduced fat sour cream and mayo! Gave it 4 instead of 5 stars because I think the salt content might be too high. I read reviews first and so reduced the salt. I used 1/2 tsp (which is almost too salty in itself) with 1 cup buttermilk; abt 1/4 cup sour cream (this was all I had) and abt 1/4 or more mayo. I didn't have parsley. But it tastes like ranch to me. I also cut down pepper based on previous reviews. My recommendation is to add salt and pepper to taste. Oh, and yes I added dry dill weed based on the other reviews.

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ecty

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2008

I give this 4 stars beause after adjusting the salt and pepper down per other reviews, the buttermilk taste was a little too strong. Very good otherwise. The next time I will try reducing the buttermilk a little and adding the dill weed to see how it comes out. I served it with a vegetable plate for Xmas Eve open house and there wasn't much leftover for the next morning! Thanks for sharing. I will make it again.

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rookiecook

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2008

Have made this twice now. Added the dill as others had suggested. And used only sour cream as I had no buttermilk. Was a big hit as a dip with veggies and with pita chips.

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DEBIVEE

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2008

I am trying to eat healthier but I love the ranch in the stores so that is sort of what I am going for. This was missing a flavor I have not yet pin-pointed, maybe just the preservatives; sadly however, it just didn't do it for me.

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2008

Great Recipe! I noticed that after leaving the dressing in the fridge for a week or so, the flavors really kicked in. I´m living in ecuador and i was looking for an inexpensive ranch dressing. This is it!

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Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2008

Very good recipe! I just added an entire pint of low fat sour cream,I took other suggestions and added some dill weed, made the dip taste outstanding! Now I just have to find recipes to use up the rest of the buttermilk!

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samanthalynn

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Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2008

This has to be the yummiest homemade ranch dressing that I've made from this site. It's sooo much better after it's been in the fridge for at least a day. Next I'll try this as a dip. Thanks.

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Soifua

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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2008

tastes so darn fresh! i mixed it with 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup mayo, and 1/2 cup sour cream. perfect consistency and flavor!!! i also followed some other reviewers advise: added 1/8 tsp dill, cut the pepper back to 1/2 tsp (i use fresh ground so it takes less), cut the salt back to 3/4 tsp -using 1/4 tsp seasoned salt and 1/2 tsp sea salt. delish!

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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2008

This worked perfectly! I didn't have thyme, but didn't miss it. This was a lifesaver!!

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zynthee

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Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2008

Thank you so much for this recipe! I LOVE ranch dip with carrots(pregnant) and whip this deliciousness up with some cool sour cream at least once a week. Works great to season meat also.

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Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2008

I followed other recommendations and skipped the pepper. Also used 1/4 tsp seasoned salt + 1/4 tsp regular salt. I did not have buttermilk on hand, so I incorporated 1 TBSP powdered buttermilk with the dry ingredients before adding 2 cups sour cream. Delicious as a veggie dip!

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Pegs

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Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2008

More trouble than it's worth.

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Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2008

I used this today for the "ranch oyster crackers" from here. It worked great. Only changes I made were that I did not use pepper and I used regular sea salt instead of season salt. I will definitely use this again!

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Mrs.Williams

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Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2008

This was good, to make on hand when needed. It's missing something that I can't put my finger on. I cut back the salt and changed it to kosher salt, as that's what other testers did as well. I also added 1/4 tsp. of ground red pepper, which gave it a bit of a kick. Using buttermilk is key when making this. I might keep experimenting. I plan on adding dill weed next time. EDITED 06/11/08: I added dill weed. That's what's missing. Much better with it.

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Reviewed: May 8, 2008

I made this recipe because I found out my Ranch mix was expired, and it had a lot of calories. It was good, but I used regular salt as per EARLANDVALERIE's suggestion, and because I didn't have seasoning salt. I also added some white pepper to give it a bit of a zing. All in all it's a great and inexpensive substitute for ranch mix.

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Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2007

my son said it was to ranchy tasting but I loved it and will make it again thanks for the recipe

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Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2007

I don't think pepper is really needed, or the amount called for is way too much. Try adding pepper to taste. For better taste allow it to mellow in the fridge for about an hour or longer, if possible. I used 1/2 fat mayo and 1% Buttermilk. Also, when using the amounts stated, you get a thick dressing. It looked like more of a dip to me, so I added an extra cup of buttermilk to thin it out and a tad more spice to compensate for the additional buttermilk. I REALLY couldn't tell this was a low-fat dressing. My finished dressing was very tasty and turned out to be about 28 calories a tbsp. Next time I want to try fat-free or 95% fat free mayo and see how that tastes. Thanks for the great recipe that has become a keeper for me!

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