Restaurant-Style Ranch Dressing


Author: Rachel

Published Date: May 19, 2023

Craving that oh-so-delicious, creamy, and tangy Restaurant-Style Ranch Dressing at home? Yeah, we’ve been there. Too many times to count, if we’re being honest. But worry not, dear reader, because we’ve got you covered with our foolproof recipe using Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Seasonings. You’ll never want store-bought again.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s a no-brainer! It’s ridiculously easy to make, tastes absolutely divine, and let’s face it, you’ll look pretty impressive whipping up your own restaurant-style ranch dressing in front of your guests. Plus, it’s full of simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand: mayo, milk, lime juice, fresh dill, and that magical packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Seasonings.

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Restaurant-style Ranch Dressing Recipe

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (Isn’t that lovely?)
  • Chill Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Seasonings
  • Mayonnaise
  • Milk
  • Lime juice
  • Fresh dill
  • *see recipe card below for full amounts

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, add the packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Seasonings.
  2. Add the cup of mayonnaise to the bowl and mix well with the seasonings until they are fully integrated.
  3. Slowly pour the milk into the bowl while continuously stirring to incorporate it well into the mixture. This is where it starts to look like the dressing you know and love.
  4. Squeeze the fresh lime juice into the bowl. The lime will add a bit of zing to your dressing. It’s all about balance, my friend.
  5. Add the finely chopped fresh dill to the bowl and mix everything together. The dill will bring a fresh and herby touch to your ranch dressing. Ah, nature!
  6. Once all the ingredients are well combined, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Let it chill for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the dressing to thicken.
  7. After chilling, give it one last stir and it’s ready to use. It’s best used within a week, and always give it a good stir before using. Because no one likes a lumpy dressing.
  8. Enjoy this delicious, creamy, and tangy ranch dressing on salads, with fresh vegetables, on burgers, or with your favorite snacks! Trust us, this stuff tastes good on everything.
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Storage Information

Leftover ranch dressing? As unlikely as it sounds, it can happen. Store your restaurant-style ranch dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Give it a good stir before each use to keep it well-mixed and ready to drizzle.

Helpful Cooking Notes

  • The consistency of your dressing can be easily adjusted. If you like your dressing a little thinner, feel free to add more milk. On the contrary, if you like your ranch on the thicker side, hold back on the milk or add a little more mayo to the mix. This recipe is flexible like a yoga instructor.
  • As with most homemade dressings, the flavor of this restaurant-style ranch dressing gets better with time. If you can wait, making it a day ahead allows all those beautiful flavors to come together for a more potent tang and punch. So if you’re planning for a party, make it ahead and let the fridge do the work.
  • Fresh dill can be found in the produce section of your grocery store. But if you’ve searched high and low and it’s out of stock, dried dill will also work in a pinch. Just remember, when using dried herbs, you’ll only need about one-third of what you’d use fresh.
  • Finally, remember the golden rule of cooking: taste as you go! As you’re mixing up this dreamy, creamy dressing, don’t be afraid to take a little taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. More lime for tang, more mayo for creaminess, or an extra pinch of that ranch seasoning because, well, it’s delicious.
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With this restaurant-style ranch dressing recipe in your culinary arsenal, you’re ready to dress up any dish with creamy, tangy goodness. Trust us, your salads, burgers, and veggies will be thanking you. Not literally, of course – they’re food. But you get the idea. Enjoy!

Restaurant style ranch dressing being spooned out of a small glass condiment bowl.
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Restaurant Style Ranch Dressing


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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 168 kcal

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Seasonings
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Dill, fresh, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a large bowl, pour in your milk and add your mayo.
  • Next add the packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Seasonings and whisk all three together well until they are fully integrated.
  • Squeeze the fresh lime juice into the bowl. The lime will add a bit of tanginess to your dressing.
  • Add the finely chopped fresh dill to the bowl and mix everything together. The dill will bring a fresh and herby touch to your ranch dressing.
  • Once all the ingredients are well combined, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Let it chill for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the dressing to thicken.
  • After chilling, give it one last stir and it's ready to use. It's best used within a week, and always give it a good stir before using.

NOTES

Storage Information:
As unlikely as it sounds, it can happen. Store your restaurant-style ranch dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
 

Helpful Cooking Notes

  • The consistency of your dressing can be easily adjusted. If you like your dressing a little thinner, feel free to add more milk. On the contrary, if you like your ranch on the thicker side, hold back on the milk or add a little more mayo to the mix. This recipe is flexible like a yoga instructor.
  • As with most homemade dressings, the flavor of this restaurant-style ranch dressing gets better with time. If you can wait, making it a day ahead allows all those beautiful flavors to come together for a more potent tang and punch. So if you’re planning for a party, make it ahead and let the fridge do the work.
  • Fresh dill can be found in the produce section of your grocery store. But if you’ve searched high and low and it’s out of stock, dried dill will also work in a pinch. Just remember, when using dried herbs, you’ll only need about one-third of what you’d use fresh.
  • Finally, remember the golden rule of cooking: taste as you go! As you’re mixing up this dreamy, creamy dressing, don’t be afraid to take a little taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. More lime for tang, more mayo for creaminess, or an extra pinch of that ranch seasoning because, well, it’s delicious.

NUTRITION

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 58IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.1mg
Course Dinner
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