Make your own Ranch Dressing Mix and store in your cupboard for when you need salad dressing, ranch dip, or flavoring for other recipes. Made with simple spices and ingredients in most everyone’s pantry, it’s a great DIY food project!
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. And most of the recipes use simple spices found in any home cook’s kitchen pantry.
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The trick to any DIY Food project is having the correct ingredients. But if your 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 26 spices and herbs that I like to keep in my cabinet. Of course, you may 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 recipe site, including Ranch Dressing Mix.
26 Herbs and Spices For Your Pantry
- Basil
- Cayenne – Red Pepper
- Celery Seed
- Chili Powder
- Chives
- Cinnamon
- Cumin
- Curry Powder
- Dill Weed
- Garlic Powder
- Garlic Salt
- Ginger
- Ground Cloves
- Ground Mustard
- Nutmeg
- Onion Powder
- Onion Salt
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Poppy Seed
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Rosemary
- Thyme Leaves
- Seasoned Salt
- Sesame Seed
Ingredients for Ranch Dressing Mix
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Instructions For Making Ranch Dressing Mix
Gather the ingredients so you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.
Prepare the Ranch Dressing Mix
Combine the 12 dressing ingredients in a food processor bucket. 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.
Make Homemade Ranch Dressing
Measure the ingredients for the Homemade Ranch Dressing. Place mayonnaise in a medium mixing bowl and add to that the sour cream and Ranch Dressing Mix. Stir together until combined.
Gradually add in the buttermilk, mixing together with a whisk until completely blended. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and add more seasonings, if desired.
This is a great recipe to do with your kids or grandchildren, to help them learn measuring and mixing techniques.
Pour dressing into a pint jar or serving vessel. Cover and allow to chill for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
To use, pour over your favorite lettuce salad. This recipe will make a little less than 2 cups.
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Ranch Dressing Mix
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Ingredients
Seasoning Mix
- 12 individual saltine crackers
- 1 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup dried minced onion
- 1/2 cup chives
- 1/3 cup dry milk powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon dill weed
- 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
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients so you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.
Prepare the Ranch Dressing Mix
- Combine the 12 dressing ingredients in a food processor bucket. 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.
Make the Homemade Ranch Dressing
- Place mayonnaise in a medium mixing bowl and add to that the sour cream and Ranch Dressing Mix. Stir together until combined.
- Gradually add in the buttermilk, mixing together with a whisk until completely blended. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and add more seasonings, if desired.
- 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 a little less than 2 cups of dressing.
I was confused seeing crackers was an ingredient for the dressing mix but I am going to try it. I am assuming this is to make it thicker?
Hi June, Yes, I know this sounds really weird, right? But trust me, it works, and makes a wonderful ranch dressing mix. I hope you’ll enjoy it!