Copycat Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
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A big batch of homemade ranch dry mix made from pantry herbs and seasonings. Keep it in a jar, then whisk a spoonful into mayonnaise and buttermilk for fresh dressing.
Ingredients
Dry mix
- 15 saltines
- 2 cups dry parsley flakes minced
- 1/2 cup instant minced onion
- 2 tablespoons dry dill weed
- 1/4 cup onion salt
- 1/4 cup garlic salt
- 1/4 cup onion powder
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
Dressing (per batch)
- 1 tablespoon dry mix
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup buttermilk
Equipment
- blender
- airtight jar
- whisk
- mixing bowl
Directions
- Put all the dry mix ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Blend to a fine powder, evenly mixed.
- Keep the mix in an airtight container.
- To make dressing, whisk 1 tablespoon of mix into the mayonnaise and buttermilk until smooth.
- If you like, chill the dressing for about 30 minutes so the flavors meld.
Notes
Dry mix: airtight container in a cool, dry place; use within about 6 months for best flavor. Prepared dressing: refrigerate and use within 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 80 tablespoons; the dry mix only; what you add to make it is not counted; saltines counted as saltine crackers, instant minced onion counted as dehydrated onion, dry dill weed counted as dried dill weed. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.
