Restaurant Style Ranch Dressing

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Prep Time10

Chill Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Dinner

Keyword: Ranch Dressing

Servings:

Calories: 168kcal

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.

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.