Description
A flavorful and tangy homemade ranch dressing with a twist, this Dill Pickle Ranch is perfect for dipping, dressing salads, or adding zing to sandwiches. Creamy, herby, and filled with the crunch of dill pickles, it’s a versatile condiment that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or buttermilk (to thin, if desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in chopped dill pickles and pickle juice. Add fresh dill, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Adjust Consistency: If desired, whisk in milk or buttermilk to reach the preferred thickness.
- Chill and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
- This ranch is ideal for dipping veggies, fries, or chicken tenders, and as a dressing for salads and sandwiches.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based mayo and sour cream. You can also blend the ingredients for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
