Ranch Dressing Recipe

Anyone who LOVES ranch dressing, this is for you. My kids have ranch on everything. Country Diva has ranch with a little of anything else on the side. I think she sneaks in and drinks it straight from the fridge....

Here's my recipe-

1 cup skim milk
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups mayonnaise (I use the kind with olive oil, only bought when $2.50 or cheaper)
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons onion powder (or a wedge of onion chopped super fine)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dill
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. In a glass measuring cup mix the milk and the lemon juice. This creates a very thick liquid used instead of buttermilk.

2. In large mixing bowl combine mayo, sour cream, onion, garlic, and other spices. Stir well. After the milk and lemon juice have sat for a few minutes, stir. Add to mayo mixture. Mix thoroughly with a whisk.

3. I store this in a mayonnaise container in the fridge- more to keep it camouflaged than anything. This recipe will make more than the 30oz jar will hold, so you may need another jar. Quart size canning jars work wonderful. It must be kept in the fridge. This is super thick, like a dip, so you will be able to thin it down to the consistency you prefer.

Hope you enjoy it! I did a cost break down and per ounce, this cost half as much as a 24 oz bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch at Walmart. That's what is important to me! Having the ability to make it myself gives me the option to add that extra kick of garlic or dill or what ever I am going for. Maybe if I add more onion Country Diva wont like it as much.....hmmm.....I may be onto something here.....