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Homemade Dry Ranch Seasoning

Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix

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How to make ranch seasoning at home in 2 tasty ways: (1) A dry ranch spice blend that’s dairy-free, or (2) an additive-free copycat of Hidden Valley buttermilk ranch packets! Perfect for homemade ranch dressing, ranch dip, or seasoning meats & veggies.
Course Condiment, Seasoning
Cuisine American
Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword buttermilk ranch packet, copycat ranch seasoning, DIY spice blend, dry ranch seasoning, hidden valley ranch seasoning, homemade ranch packet, homemade ranch seasoning, homemade spice blend, homemade spice rub, ranch dressing mix, ranch seasoning, ranch seasoning mix, seasoning blend, seasoning mix, spice blend
Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 3.5 Tbsp dry seasoning
Calories 4
Author Alyssia Sheikh

Ingredients

Dry Ranch Seasoning

  • 1 Tbsp dried parsley
  • 2 tsp dried dill
  • 2 tsp garlic powder (or dried minced garlic)
  • 2 tsp dried minced onion (or onion powder)
  • 1 tsp dried chives
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Optional: for DIY Buttermilk Ranch Packet

  • ⅓ cup dried buttermilk powder

Instructions

  • Add all herbs and spices to a bowl or jar.
  • Optional: Add dried buttermilk powder to make a DIY version of store-bought ranch packets!
  • Whisk well or shake jar to integrate.
  • Store homemade seasoning mix in a sealed jar or airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 year.
  • Use DIY ranch seasoning to make homemade ranch dressing or ranch dip—or to add ranch flavor to protein, veggies, or anything you like!
  • Recipe yields ~3½ Tbsp dry ranch seasoning mix.
  • (Or yields ~½ cup DIY buttermilk ranch powder. To substitute for a 1-oz store-bought ranch packet, use 3 Tbsp ranch powder.)

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Notes

To make homemade ranch dressing:

  • Combine 4 tsp dry ranch seasoning mix with ⅓ cup mayo, ⅓ cup buttermilk, ⅓ cup plain yogurt & a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Or combine 3 Tbsp buttermilk ranch powder with ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, ½ cup mayo, and ¾ cup milk.
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Nutrition Notes:

Nutrition per 1 tsp buttermilk ranch powder:
10 calories | 0.8g fat | 0.8g carbs | 0.1g fiber | 0.2g sugar | 0.3g protein
51mg sodium | 3mg cholesterol
Below nutrition is provided for 1 tsp dry ranch seasoning (without buttermilk powder).

Nutrition

Serving: 1tsp dry ranch seasoning | Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.9g | Protein: 0.2g | Sodium: 107mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g