Recipes from Let's Cook, Ya'll

Ranch Seasoning Mix

A Homemade version of “Hidden Valley Ranch” salad dressing packets. I prefer to buy dry buttermilk powder and make this up to keep on hand in the fridge. I use it for lots of things! Adapted from a recipe at the website GimmeSomeOven

CourseOther
CuisineAmerican

Ingredients

1teaspoon dried chives
1 1/2teaspoon dried dill
2teaspoons garlic powder
2teaspoons onion flakes, driedor dried minced onion
2teaspoons onion powder
2tablespoons dried parsleyor less to taste (I use a bit less)
1teaspoon ground black pepper
1teaspoon salt
1/3cup dried buttermilk powderI use Saco brand

Instructions

Mix all ingredients and store in the refrigerator.
NOTE: 3 Tablespoons of this mix = 1 packet of the store-bought seasoning mix
To Make Ranch Dressing: Combine 1 Tbsp. seasoning mix with 1/3 cup mayo and 1/3 cup milk, and whisk to combine. You can also substitute Greek yogurt for the mayo.

Recipe Notes

Stacy’s Notes: I usually double this and definitely have to store in the fridge (along with the buttermilk powder). I make dressing with this, using mayo and milk (have not tried the Greek yogurt).

Stacy’s Notes #2 – For a Mexican ranch, I mix up the base and then add lime and cumin. Works great on a salad as a side with enchiladas, tostados, tacos, fajitas, etc.

Stacy’s Notes #3 – when I started making yogurt in my Instant Pot, I looked for uses for the whey. I found that mixing 1 Tablespoon of the Ranch mix with 1/3 cup olive oil or greek yogurt mayo, along with 1/3 cup of whey produced a wonderful, tangy Ranch dressing!