Creamy Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing Recipe
This recipe is a fun twist on traditional ranch dressing that brings a whole new level of flavor. Perfect if you're a dill pickle lover!
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup dill pickle juice
- ⅓ cup dill pickles finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 clove fresh garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper as needed/to taste
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk together until smooth and well-blended.
- Stir in the dill pickle juice and finely chopped pickles.
- Add the fresh dill, minced garlic, and onion powder. Season with black pepper and salt, keeping in mind that pickles are already salty, so taste before adding more salt. Stir until the dressing is completely smooth.
- Transfer to a mason jar or other airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor, which allows flavors to meld.
Notes
Tips:
- If you don't want to chop your own pickles, use dill relish.
- Always shake your ranch before serving to help mix any ingredients that might have settled.
- You can substitute dried dill for fresh - you'd need to use 1 tablespoon of dried dill.
- If you prefer a thinner dressing, add more buttermilk or pickle juice.
- If you want a thicker dressing, reduce the buttermilk or add more mayo.
- Substitute plain Greek yogurt for sour cream for a tangier flavor.
- Substitute buttermilk by adding a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to a cup of regular milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal
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