How to Make Ranch Dressing

Versatile, easy to make, and full of flavor, ranch dressing is a classic of American cuisine. It’s often used as an accompaniment to French fries or baked potatoes, and to dress salads of all kinds.

5-Minute Crafts wants to show you a simple recipe that you can prepare in just 5 steps.

Ingredients

To make about 1 cup of dressing, you’ll need:

• ½ cup of whole or skim milk
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley
• ½ tbsp onion
• 1 clove garlic
• Chives (optional)
• Black pepper
• Salt

Step 1

• Pour 2 tablespoons of lemon juice into the milk and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
• Use whole milk if you want the dressing to be creamier.
• Doing this is what gives ranch dressing its slightly sour flavor that is so distinctive.

Step 2

• Finely chop the onion, garlic, and parsley.
• Remove the green part of the garlic for a milder flavor.

Step 3

• Add the milk to the onion, garlic, and parsley.
• Then, pour in the mayonnaise and mix until you get a smoother consistency.
• If you want, you can use a food processor to blend the dressing. Blend it for just a few seconds so as to not chop the parsley too fine.

Step 4

• Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir again and let stand for at least one hour in the refrigerator.

Step 5

• If you want to, you can top your ranch dressing with a few chopped chives and enjoy it with French fries, salads, or any other recipe of your choice.
• Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. In any case, we recommend that you don’t eat it if you notice that it has a strange color or aroma.