Ranch Dressing

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Ranch Dressing
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Ranch Dressing

Noticeably, Ranch Dressing is the second favorite dressing of North Americans. The main ingredients are either buttermilk or sour cream added to mayonnaise which makes it a sauce with extremely high-fat content. Use as a dip for vegetables or fried food.
Calories: 635kcal

Ingredients

Yield 1.5 cup

  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.3 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chives, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon shallot, finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard,
  • 0.25 teaspoon celery seed, finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients and mix thoroughly. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later service.

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Notes

History:
  • In 1954, Steve and Gayle Henson opened a dude ranch near Santa Barbara, California, and named it "Hidden Valley Ranch". As a side business, they sold to guests a special dressing that Steve had developed in Alaska. The dressing was popular, and they began selling bottles that guests could take home, and later opened a factory to sell packets of ranch seasoning that had to be mixed with mayonnaise and buttermilk. In 1972 the brand was bought by Clorox for $8 million.
Popularity:
  • Ranch dressing is a common American dipping sauce for vegetables such as broccoli and carrots, as well as "bar foods" such as chicken wings. It is also a common dipping sauce for fried foods such as fried mushrooms, fried zucchini, onion rings, and hush puppies.

Cooking Tips for Ranch Dressing

  1. Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh parsley, chives, and shallots give ranch dressing its signature flavor. If you must use dried herbs, reduce the amount since dried herbs are more concentrated.
  2. Adjust Consistency: If your dressing is too thick, add a little more buttermilk to thin it out to your desired consistency.
  3. Let It Rest: For the best flavor, let the dressing sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
  4. Customize It: Add more garlic or Dijon mustard for extra depth, or increase the lemon juice and vinegar for a tangier version of the dressing.
  5. Storage: Store homemade ranch dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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