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Make this DIY Ranch Dressing Mix and store it in your cupboard for when you need a fantastic salad dressing. You may also use it in dips or other recipes.

Store Ranch Dressing Mix in your cupboard for when you need salad dressing. You may also use it in dips or other recipes.

I love (DIY) Do-it-Yourself food projects. In the past I’ve made my own pancake syrup, pancake mix, spice mixes, and of course, salad dressing mixes. Spice and Salad Dressing Mixes are so easy to do. Hardly any work at all.

The trick is having the correct ingredients, but if you’re pantry or spice cabinet is well-stocked, you shouldn’t have a problem. What makes a well stocked spice cabinet? Below I’ve listed my top 25 spices and herbs that I like to keep in my cabinet. Of course, you might want more or less, depending on how much you cook and your preferences. But this is a nice start for the recipes you’ll find on this site, including Ranch Dressing Mix.

25 Herbs and Spices to Store in Your Pantry:

Cayenne/Red Pepper
Celery Seed
Chili Powder
Curry Powder
Basil
Chives
Dill Leaves
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Thyme Leaves
Garlic Powder
Garlic Salt
Cinnamon
Ground Cloves
Cumin
Ginger
Nutmeg
Onion Powder
Onion Salt
Paprika
Poppy Seed
Red Pepper Flakes
Seasoned Salt
Sesame Seed

Ingredients Needed for Ranch Dressing Mix

For this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

saltine crackers, dried parsley, dried minced onion, dried chives, dried thyme, dill, freshly ground black pepper, garlic salt, onion salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

Putting it all Together

Combine the above dressing ingredients in a food processor. Whirl together until crumbs are very small. Store this in an airtight container. This will make a little over 3 cups and will keep for up to a year in a cool, dry place.

To Make the Ranch Dressing:

In a food processor or blender mix together: 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon dressing mix. Pour mixture into a pint jar or serving vessel. Cover and allow to chill for 4 hours.

To use, pour over your favorite salad. This recipe will make approximately 2 cups.

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Ranch Dressing Mix

Here's a recipe to store in your cupboard for when you need salad dressing. May use it in dips or other recipes.

Prep Time 12

Refrigerate: 4

Total Time 4 12

Serving Size 3 cups

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Equipment

Measuring Tools

Stainless Funnel

Cuisinart Food Processor

KitchenAid Blender

Ingredients

Seasoning Mix

12 individual saltine crackers
1 cup dried parsley
1/2 cup dried minced onion
1/2 cup dried chives
1/3 cup dry milk powder
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon dried dill leaves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika

Homemade Ranch Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon dressing mix

Instructions

Make the Seasoning Mix

Combine the first thirteen ingredients in a food processor. Whirl together until crumbs are very small. Store in airtight container. This will make approximately 3 cups and will keep for up to a year in a cool, dry place.

Prepare the Dressing

Using a food processor or blender, mix together mayonnaise, buttermilk, and dressing mix. May add more dressing mix, to suite your taste preference.
Pour into a pint jar or serving vessel. Cover and allow to chill for 4 hours. Pour over your favorite lettuce salad. This will make approximately 2 cups of dressing.