No need to run to the store for a packet of ranch dressing mix. You probably have the ingredients for this homemade ranch dressing /dip right in your kitchen!

Homemade Ranch Dressing /Dip
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp dried parsley
- 1½ tsp black pepper
- 4½ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- 4½ tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp dried dill weed
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a tightly sealed container and shake to mix.
- For the dressing: Combine 1 tsp mix with ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup milk (or buttermilk), 3 tbsp sour cream and 1 ½ tsp lemon juice. 4 servings, 85 calories per serving. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- In recipes: Substitute 1 tbsp mix for 1 packet of ranch mix.
Did you know? Ranch dressing was invented by ranch owner Steve Henson and that he named it after his ranch, which was called Hidden Valley? Check out the fascinating story here!
Suggestion: Serve this ranch dip with crispy fried green tomatoes or broccoli cheese fritters!