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Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe

April 14, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 203 Comments

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Whisk up these homemade spice blends to save money, starting with this easy Homemade Ranch Dressing mix recipe!

Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing on $5 Dinners

I love, love, love my homemade taco seasoning mix.

It’s convenient, cheap and oh-so-tasty. And I’m mixing up a new homemade seasoning mix today…this time for ranch dressing!

This past weekend I planted some lettuce and other cold weather veggies.  I try to eat a salad for lunch everyday and usually mix up a quick vinaigrette. And while I love my vinaigrettes, I also like variety. 

I’ve been craving ranch dressing lately and much prefer this dairy-free homemade ranch dressing.  While I wait for the fresh parsley, dill and basil to grow up in the garden and be ready for some “fresh herbs” ranch dressing mix, I plan on using this version with the dried spices until then.

I also love this because it costs a fraction of what you would pay for a packet at the store, and makes twice as much!

Before we get to the recipe, how about a few homemade seasoning mixes to try out!

  • Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • Homemade Apple Pie Spice
  • Homemade Onion Soup Mix
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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe

Get the herbs and spice blend you need to make easy homemade ranch dressing mix for salad dressing or ranch dips.
Prep Time10 minutes minutes
Cook Time0 minutes minutes
Servings - 1 packets worth

Ingredients 

  • 2 Tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Add each of the dried spices to a bowl and gently stir.
  • This combo makes 1 packets worth of dry ranch dressing mix.

How To Make Homemade Ranch Salad Dressing

Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/2 cup milk with 2 Tbsp of the above mix.

Shake or whisk together and pour over a salad.

Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing on $5 Dinners

How To Make Homemade Ranch Dip

Add 1 cup of sour cream plus 2 to 3 Tbsp of the above mix, with a pinch or two of salt (to taste.)

Let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours, to allow flavors to mingle.

Serve with veggies or crudites.

Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing on $5 Dinners

 

Recipes from $5 Dinners that call for homemade ranch dressing mix

  • Ranch Chicken and Potatoes Casserole
  • Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken
  • Creamy Ranch Chicken Skillet
  • Avocado Ranch Dip
  • Roasted Red Cabbage with Homemade Ranch Dressing
  • Homemade Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing

Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing on $5 Dinners

 

Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing on $5 Dinners

Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing on $5 Dinners

Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing on $5 Dinners

This recipe is featured on Meal Plan Monday #216.

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Comments

  1. Bethany @ One Girl's Taste On Life says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:25 am

    This is a great recipe to have in your arsenal! My best friend and I tried to make ranch dressing ourselves and it was very similar to your recipe above. Once tip I have…to decrease the fat content, I used Greek yogurt. Worked like a charm! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

      April 14, 2011 at 9:51 am

      Great idea Bethany!!!

      Reply
      • Sherry says

        August 4, 2011 at 6:34 am

        This recipe, using the Greek yogurt also makes a great dip for veggies. My kids and grand kids love it.

        Reply
    • Maygan says

      April 14, 2011 at 10:21 am

      love that idea. i hate mayo and almost never keep it in the house, so that sounds like a great substitute.

      Reply
  2. Kandi says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Thank you for sharing this! I can’t wait to try it tonight for the kids. They love ranch, while hubs and I prefer something lighter. I have some Greek yogurt too, so I think I’ll try it that way! Thanks for the tip!

    Reply
  3. Brandi says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:55 am

    If using fresh herbs, what are your measurements?

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      June 9, 2011 at 1:36 pm

      I use a ratio of 1:3 for dried/fresh herbs. Usually if a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of basil, use 3 teaspoons of fresh basil. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  4. Kristine says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:02 am

    Thanks for this! My mom is allergic to MSG that is in most ranch dressing. I will send this to her!

    Reply
    • Leighann says

      December 5, 2011 at 9:33 am

      My mom is also allergic to MSG, and ranch flavor is her favorite! Thanks for posting-she’s going to be so happy =)

      Reply
    • Aubrey says

      March 16, 2012 at 8:34 am

      My Daughter is allergic to something, probably MSG that is in most Ranch dressings and Ranch is her Favorite too! I am going to make this next time we need some ranch in the house!

      Reply
  5. Kristin says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:24 am

    Is there any way to make the thicker ranch dip with this?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 15, 2011 at 9:56 pm

      Using Greek yogurt instead of mayo like some readers suggested would definitely make it thicker.

      Reply
    • Jim says

      November 24, 2011 at 2:10 am

      Mix the seasonings with 1/2 C powdered buttermilk.

      Approx. 1 T in 1 tub of sour cream gives nice, thick ranch dip, just like you get with Hidden Valley but without the MSG and less salt.

      Don’t add sugar. Not needed. Use full-fat sour cream – fat is not your enemy, sugar is.

      Reply
      • Grammy B says

        February 24, 2012 at 11:47 pm

        Thanks for the add! I tried the powdered buttermilk along with seasonings. Did not end up with a very robust flavor however when mixed with low-fat sour cream. Maybe too much buttermilk?

        Reply
  6. Bernadette Cooper says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:54 am

    How does it taste mixed with sour cream?

    Reply
    • Angelina says

      November 5, 2011 at 4:36 am

      I never use mayo in my ranch dressing or ranch dip sour cream and buttermilk!

      Reply
  7. Michelle S says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:56 am

    This is great! My husband’s allergic to mayo (eggs), so would I replace it with the greek yogurt? Also, will you be doing an Italian Dressing one soon? That is the one I really need, preferably with less salt than store bought package also.
    Thanks for all you do!

    Reply
    • Loy says

      April 14, 2011 at 7:22 pm

      Oops! Should have noted that I do not use the celery salt either. I didn’t remember it was still
      there. I use crushed dried celery flakes, instead. I make these almost “free” by snipping off the leaves of stalks of celery, placing them in a single layer in a shallow container, and just letting them sit on my counter 2 0r 3 days until the leaves are dry. I mix hem up a little each day. I then store the dried leaves in a plastic bag and crush them to put in seasoning mixes and into soups and stews.

      Reply
    • Michelle S says

      April 20, 2011 at 1:50 pm

      Thanks! Hoping to make some this weekend!

      Reply
  8. Melissa says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:06 am

    I am calorie counting and would love to be able to have a good ranch that is low in calories! Now I can control what it’s made of! Thank you!!!!

    Reply
  9. Astrid says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    This looks delicious! Does anyone know of a recipe for homemade Caesar Salad Dressing?

    Reply
  10. Shreela says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    Thank you SO much! While I love being frugal, I love no-additive recipes even more, since carrageenan causes me so much pain, and is being used in more and more foods (recently found it in pre-packaged deli meats!) Check the last paragraph of this page:
    http://www.starthrower.org/research/kelpmisc/kelp_mp.htm

    I’m pretty sure other kinds of kelp don’t bother me, since I tolerate California rolls just fine. I handle other thickeners fine too, just something about carrageenan and me don’t get along.

    And artichokes just aren’t the same with Italian dressing LOL

    Thanks again!

    Reply
  11. Chrystal @ Chrystal's Corner says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Thank you so much!! I love adding to my list of things that I can make myself instead of buying pre-packaged at the store:)

    Reply
  12. Bjorn says

    April 14, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    The kids love ranch so we are going to try this one out -thank you.

    Reply
  13. Joe says

    April 14, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    Ranch dressing is the only dressing I like. The wife won’t buy bottled dressing because of all the “odd” ingredients-she likes to make most everything from scratch. I am passing this on to her for sure.

    Reply
  14. cheryl says

    April 14, 2011 at 7:43 pm

    This is a great base: I love to use buttermilk as a direct substitution for the milk, it’s fat free and makes the dressing really creamy.
    You can also puree avocado in place of the Mayo and it’s green goddess dressing. This version is simply awesome when drizzled over a chilled iceberg wedge!

    Reply
  15. Angela says

    April 14, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    Oh I love this idea! Have been doing homemade taco seasoning for ages but for some reason it never occurred to me to make other seasoning mixes…thanks for the “aha” moment!

    Reply
  16. Alison P says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    I got a recipe years ago for using the Hidden Valley packet on cut up potatoes with a little olive oil. It was a favorite of my husband even those we are not ranch dressing fans. We haven’t had it in ages because the cost of the packets were too expensive. I am excited to try this and see if it tastes just as yummy. I am also going to try it with the sour cream to see if it makes the dip because I love that with carrots 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!!! I am sure it will be as great as the taco seasoning which was a hit with the family 🙂

    Reply
  17. jenn says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    Love this! Another great spice recipe! Thanks!

    Reply
  18. Food on the Table says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    Homemade dressing sounds so good — good for the health AND the budget! The best part? All you need is a few drops of Sriracha sauce to make spicy ranch. I’d love to see recipes from you in the future for vinaigrettes or Thousand Island.

    Reply
  19. Katie says

    April 15, 2011 at 2:37 am

    So excited about this! My husband and I are Americans living overseas and can’t get the ranch packets…this is great. thanks! 🙂

    Reply
  20. claire says

    April 15, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    My oldest will only eat certain foods if he dips them in Ranch. I will make this homemade version and hopefully he will like it and I can save a few $$$.

    Reply
  21. Lauri @ A Day Spent says

    May 6, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    Made this today and added 2 tablespoons to about 1 cup of nonfat Greek yogurt. Makes a wonderful veggie dip!

    Reply
  22. flutemom says

    May 14, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    for the dip, use the same quantities of spices, and add them to 16 oz sour cream, also add 3/4 t. salt. deliciously creamy!!

    Reply
  23. MJ says

    October 20, 2011 at 2:41 am

    Thank you SO MUCH. Can no longer eat the store ranch dressings, due to the MSG. Once I got Asthma that will really affect the asthma. Since then I’d also read about MSG causing weight gain and metabolic issues. So this was a LIFE SAVER for me!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  24. Georgia says

    November 5, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    Do you know for a casserole recipe that calls for one package of dry ranch dressing mix, how much of this would I use?

    Reply
  25. Emily says

    November 5, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    I found your ranch dressing mix on pinterest. I never looked at the ingredients to see that they put MSG in the seasonings and mixes. Thanks for giving us a homemade version that is better for us. 🙂

    Reply
  26. DavetteB says

    November 10, 2011 at 8:44 am

    this is great – most of the bottles and mixes have MSG – thanks.

    Reply
  27. jessica says

    November 26, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    how can i make a ranch that last long

    Reply
  28. Karen says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    I have been looking for a homemade ranch salad dressing recipe! The premade ranch dressing from the store just never tastes as good. I’m going to give your recipe a try, thanks!

    Reply
  29. Steve says

    January 9, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    what is the ratio if I want to make a gallon of this?

    Reply
    • Sierra says

      January 25, 2012 at 11:22 am

      Steve, if you multiply the recipe by 24, you’ll get just under a gallon. So use 8 cups of mayo (or Greek yogurt), 6 cups of milk (or buttermilk), and 1 1/2 cups seasoning mix (which is just under 8x the given recipe). This might not be QUITE a gallon, but it’s the closest easy conversion. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  30. Mona says

    February 6, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    Add a fresh advocado (mashed, of course) and you have a wonderful Advocado Ranch Dressing.

    Reply
    • Mona says

      February 6, 2012 at 12:36 pm

      …and teach me there is but one “d” in avocado…lol

      Reply
  31. Deborah (Snackers Delight) says

    February 11, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    Perfect! Thank you for sharing. I am going to make this with low fat dairy..:D

    Reply
  32. Kimberly @ The Brown Eyes Have It says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:10 am

    I just found this on Ponterest and I’m so excited to try it. Do you know how much of this mix would equal a packet? I have several recipes that use a packet of mix and I’d love to use this instead.

    Reply
    • Kari MooMama says

      February 28, 2012 at 12:07 pm

      Kimberly,

      The packets are usually 1 oz. packages, so I’d use my kitchen scale and substitute 1 oz. of the dry mix.

      Reply
  33. Donna says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:45 am

    Do you have a recipe for Catalina dressing – my husband loves it.

    Reply
  34. Donna says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    My daughter cannot have dairy anymore but she loves ranch dressing. Just wondering if you could use nut milk in place of the milk. cashew milk, coconut milk, almond milk.

    Reply
  35. Jennifer Dunaway says

    February 27, 2012 at 9:35 am

    Thank you so much for this ranch recipe. Now I can make ranch dressing without salt!

    Reply
  36. Kelli Newman says

    February 27, 2012 at 11:55 am

    How would I make this vegan? Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

      February 27, 2012 at 12:06 pm

      You could use a vegan mayo with “original” (not vanilla) rice milk…that would probably be your best bet to keep the taste as close as possible.

      Erin

      Reply
    • Holly says

      March 22, 2012 at 1:49 pm

      Avocados work awesome! but its a bit thicker probably you could use some form of milk (almond, rice ,ect) to thin it out a bit

      Reply
  37. Becky Young says

    February 27, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    Do you have a recipe for coleslaw dressing without mayo.

    Reply
  38. Anita says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:58 am

    I’m excited to try this. I always use the hidden valley packets and added sour cream and not mayo.

    Reply
  39. Ericka says

    March 2, 2012 at 5:11 am

    Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  40. Sharon Watson says

    March 3, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    Just started Pinterest this week and found this recipe and pinned it to my New things to try Board. Made the recipe today and it goes to my Favorite Foods and Drink Board. My comment had been about how my granddaughter Megan uses Ranch Dressing by the quart. She hasn’t tried it yet but it’s a genuine hit with the rest of the family. She’s so particular about Hidden Valley Brand we can’t even buy their lowfat variety. Thank you so much for this recipe! Even if we can’t substitute it for her, the rest of us love it. Now we’re going to try your taco mix! I’m the particular one there because I don’t care for chili powder. I’ll let you know how that comes out. Thanks again.

    Reply
  41. Kara says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    Found this recipe from Pinterest and I’m so happy and impressed how well it turned out! I think I added a bit too much basil though….what herb should I/can I add to counteract that?

    Reply
  42. Rachel says

    March 10, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    This is great. Instead of mayo or greek yogurt. Puree up some cottage cheese for a different healthy version

    Reply
  43. Holly says

    March 22, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Mixing the Ranch powder (1-2T) with 2 avocados and smashing it all up make a awesome veggie dip!!

    Reply
  44. shan says

    March 23, 2012 at 4:52 am

    My family loves this mix. I blend cottage cheese until smooth, ad a dash of lemon juice, add the ranch mix, then thin with a little 1% milk. It was taste approved by my ranch addicted kids. 🙂

    Reply
  45. Tiffany @ DontWastetheCrumbs says

    March 26, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    Thanks so much! I plan on sharing this on my blog – I’ll be sure to link back to your fantastic ideas!

    Reply
  46. Krista says

    March 27, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    Just made it with low fat sour cream and it’s yummy! Thank you!

    Reply
  47. Sherry Hill says

    March 28, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    Does the powdered buttermilk make the dressing less runny? I’ve tried making homemade ranch in the past, it’s just so runny.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  48. Mary says

    March 31, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Thank you so much! I have many allergies and am always trying to find things without preservatives and additives!

    Reply
  49. Tracy says

    April 2, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Today I made this with a teaspoon of chicken boullion (you know the Knorr’s concentrate stuff), and a fresh jalapeno. Ran it through the blender and….PRESTO….makes some amazing dip or taco salad dressing.

    I’m especially fond of dill, so I tend to go heavier on it 😀

    Reply
  50. Tina says

    April 14, 2012 at 12:10 am

    I use a low fat cottage cheese and skim milk well blended with the above spices, that way I am also getting a little protein kick to my dressing 🙂

    Reply
  51. Morgan says

    April 17, 2012 at 9:48 am

    How does a serving of this (1 tbsp) compare to a ranch dressing packet you would buy at the store? If a recipe calls for a packet of ranch dressing mix, how much of this homemade seasoning should I use? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Bekah says

      April 19, 2012 at 12:16 pm

      I think it’s four. You can Google it though.

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        November 15, 2012 at 5:18 pm

        You think it’s four what? You need 4 tbsp Of this mix to equal one packet? Can anyone clarify?

        Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 28, 2012 at 11:24 am

      I dont know if this helps u but a package of. Ranch seasoning has 3 Tbsp iin. It so try. that

      Reply
  52. Ellen says

    April 21, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    I was looking today and it said that the packet had 16 1/2 tsp servings, so 8 tsp would be 2 2/3 TBSP.

    Reply
  53. Ashley says

    April 22, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    I was wondering, any ideas on how to turn this into a dip recipe? Perhaps just add a 16 oz. container of sour cream to maybe 2 2/3 tbsp?

    Reply
    • marylu says

      September 2, 2012 at 11:51 am

      I’ve used this to make some dip for a party… i prepared a large quantity though… what i used was half the recipe of mentioned above, 16oz sour cream, 12oz mayo, and some salt if needed… everyone started asking where i got it from… it was an spectacular success

      greetings from México!

      Reply
    • Arlyce Koerner says

      August 12, 2015 at 6:53 pm

      I make this all the time. I use 3 Tbsp. of mix (no salt added) with 1 cup each of real mayo and fat free sour cream (kind of helps with calories from the mayo). Mix well and let set several hours. I get raves on this one.

      Reply
  54. Michele says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:44 am

    There is no salt in this? Would you need to add salt when you mixed it up? Regular ranch has a load of salt.

    Reply
  55. Michele says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Oh duh! I see it in the directions now. I am such a dweeb.

    Reply
  56. Deb Cee says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:40 am

    Thank YOU !!

    Reply
  57. Kate says

    June 4, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    Thanks for this! I’d actually sub buttermilk for the milk, because that’s what a traditional Ranch Dressing has…but I’m curious if those packets have powdered buttermilk in them at all? I would assume that white powdery substance is dried buttermilk powder, or, in more recent packaging, dried milk powder. It would be an easy addition to add a bit of dried buttermilk powder to this blend to give it that characteristic buttermilk tang.

    Reply
  58. Kim Hopkins says

    June 22, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    Thanks I love Ranch and have recently been diagnosed with a Milk allergy, this will come in handy!

    Reply
    • Angelique says

      September 27, 2012 at 5:38 pm

      Hey Kim, So Delicious makes a cultured coconut milk that has absolutely no dairy. Totally works like buttermilk!

      Reply
  59. Erica says

    June 24, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Bought a packet of this yesterday! Butermilk is 2nd ingredient

    Reply
  60. Erica says

    June 24, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Bought a packet of this yesterday! Buttermilk is 2nd ingredient

    Reply
  61. Annette says

    June 24, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Thanks so much!!! My husband is allergic to garlic, but likes ranch dressing, so I am going to try this recipe and leave out the garlic for him

    Reply
  62. Sarah E. says

    June 25, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    I love this shortcut and use it all the time 🙂
    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  63. Darcy says

    June 30, 2012 at 12:41 am

    You can add 1 Tbsp to 1/3 c. greek yogurt and 1/4 c. buttermilk to make a No mayo version of Buttermilk Ranch Dressing – healthy alternative 🙂 Also use 1 1/2-2 Tbsp to 8 oz low or non-fat Sour Cream for a great dip!

    Reply
  64. charlotte says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:29 am

    well it 1222 am and im dying for a snack ,,but whats good and light? oh yea a cucumber,,,but dang no dressing,,or dip,,,so,,i made this,,OMG!! i will never buy ranch again,,this is WONDERFUL! i did use whole mik and i did add ground celery seeds but oh my god it was good!! thank you so much~~!!!

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  65. Sarah says

    July 22, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    According to Saveur, the original Ranch has garlic powder, onion powder, chives and parsley. Mix with sour cream and mayo. You can google it. But there’s no dill or basil. Or pepper, I think. I’m sure this will taste good. But not really like Ranch, if you ask me.

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  66. Hollie says

    July 23, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Awesome, I love dips from scratch, so much better and none of the added salt, chemicals and preservatives that you find in the store bought kind. I love buttermilk in dressings, so I am going to substitute that for the regular milk.

    Reply
  67. Jennie says

    July 30, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    I only added about 2T milk, and no salt. *Delicious.* Thank you so much! I’ll definitely be making this again.

    Reply
  68. Christal B says

    August 15, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    I wonder if I can use this without adding anything else to Taco Soup? Normally I add one Packet to the soup.

    Reply
  69. Jennifer says

    August 27, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    I tried this today with plain greek yogurt for a healthier, cheaper version of ranch and was pretty disappointed. When I’ve made it before using the store bought ranch packet it was delicious but this spice mix didn’t add a lot of flavor, was a little too chunky (parsley not fine enough), and basically just tasted like seasoned yogurt. I’ll be sticking with store bought packets.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      December 13, 2012 at 3:39 pm

      Jennifer, when I made the dry mix, I used my spice grinder to make it more powder-like. I actually found the flavor overpowering when I made it into a veggie dip. I think that I did something wrong. Anyway, next time I will add chives to it and decrease the dill.

      Reply
  70. Sara says

    August 29, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    Thank you for posting this! I have several recipes that I would love to try that call for Ranch powder but have not been able to try them because my husband is allergic to corn in all forms. The packaged stuff is loaded with maltodextrin which is derived from corn. I will use this mix as a substitute from now on. Thanks!

    Reply
  71. Addie says

    September 6, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    So the ranch mix would be equivalent to two packs from the store? What abou the other mixes?

    Reply
  72. Christine says

    September 8, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I love ranch and now I can’t eat ranch because MSG is in anything ranch flavored. Thank you so much! now I can eat ranch again!

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  73. Gabrielle says

    September 23, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    Please answer previous question
    “I wonder if I can use this without adding anything else to Taco Soup? Normally I add one Packet to the soup.”

    I am English and can’t just pop to the shop for a packet mix but have a great recipe for taco soup that has pkt ranch salad dressing mix and pkt taco seasoning (any recipes for this!)

    Reply
    • Joyce says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:18 am

      taco seasoning mix : 1 tablespoon chili powder – 2 teaspoons onion powder – 1 teaspoon ground cumin – 1 teaspoon garlic powder – 1 teaspoon paprika – 1 teaspoon powder sugar – 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Makes 3 tablespoons of seasoning mix which is equal to 1/4 ounce package of commerical seasoning mix. P.S. cooks.com also has wonderful recipes for chili seasoning mix. I have tried them and they are very good. I don’t buy the packaged seasoning any more cause they bother my stomach. My son won’t eat the packaged stuff either since i switched over to making my own

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      • Kim says

        February 14, 2013 at 9:44 am

        She’s not asking for a taco seasoning recipe; she’s asking if the ranch mix works like a seasoning packet if she were to put it in her taco soup. I have the same question. Gabrielle, the only thing I would say is to give it a shot. Some other commenters seem to think that you would need to add powdered milk or powdered buttermilk. I think when I try it I’ll do that.

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        • Tammy says

          May 26, 2016 at 2:04 am

          3 Tbsp. of this homemade ranch mix is equal to the ranch package requested in your taco soup

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  74. Julie says

    October 6, 2012 at 11:56 am

    If you’re vegan or sensitive to milk, you can make a killer dip using cashews. Just soak raw cashews in water overnight, then purée in the food processor. Add this seasoning (and a little water to thin, if necessary), and you’ve got an amazing rich dairy-free ranch! My Texan ranch-loving friends didn’t notice a difference!

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  75. Julie says

    October 6, 2012 at 11:56 am

    If you’re vegan or sensitive to milk, you can make a killer dip using cashews. Just soak raw cashews in water overnight, then purée in the food processor. Add this seasoning (and a little water to thin, if necessary), and you’ve got an amazing rich dairy-free ranch! My Texan ranch-loving friends didn’t notice a difference!

    Reply
    • Beth says

      October 9, 2012 at 4:06 pm

      Where can you buy raw cashews?

      Reply
      • Linda says

        November 14, 2012 at 2:49 pm

        Beth, You can get raw cashews online or at Whole Foods Market. WFM has them usually in bulk bins as well, so you can get scoop out a cup or so if that is all you need. So much cheaper that way.

        Reply
  76. Tawny says

    November 3, 2012 at 1:08 am

    I love your recipes!
    I just bought pumpkin pie spice tonight. I’m taking it back since I have all the spices and lots of them to make the pps.
    Also, I’ve been looking everywhere for a ranch dressing since I’m now allergic to milk, egg, and soy; I haven’t been able to find one that didn’t have any of these ingredients. So now I can make this with coconut or almond milk. Thank you.

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  77. Anne says

    January 8, 2013 at 9:34 am

    If you like a little tangy taste for salads and veggie dip add a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar to the finished product. I just use the red colored, and my dressing is still white, but it’s available in white as well.

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    • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

      January 8, 2013 at 10:04 am

      Great idea Anne…love the tangy flavor of balsamic! Will try this soon!

      ~ Erin

      Reply
    • marcus says

      January 18, 2013 at 11:37 pm

      I was able to substitute greek yogurt for mayo, it was great!

      Reply
  78. Becky Taylor says

    January 20, 2013 at 9:56 am

    I’d like the homemade ranch dressing recipe, but it’s not letting me see the recipe.

    Reply
  79. Tammy Poretti says

    January 20, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    love your ideas they are tried and true. Thank you

    Reply
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    January 25, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    please sign me up

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  81. Letitia says

    January 28, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    I’ve been wanting to make try this for a while and I finally did. It’s fantastic! I used buttermilk and mayo. I thought that I’d need to add salt, because I like things salty, but I didn’t need to add any. I think I’ll only use 2 TBSP of buttermilk the next time I make this, since it was a little thin. My daughter thought it had a little too much pepper, but my son and I liked it as is. Thanks for sharing!!

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  82. Laura says

    January 30, 2013 at 1:00 am

    I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about what to replace the basil with or should I just leave it out? I am allergic to basil. I am also allergic to black pepper (figure I would just omit it) and will have to use greek yogurt b/c mayo has eggs. Yes..allergic to those too.

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    • Lisa says

      March 5, 2013 at 10:17 pm

      You could try marjoram in place of basil. The flavor is milder than basil, so you might want to try increasing the amount just a little or add in chives.

      Reply
    • Becky says

      July 3, 2013 at 9:47 pm

      Laura, i’m a vegan so i avoid eggs and have had awesome success with egg-free mayo like Vegenaise or Earth Balance brand. i use them for pasta salads, sandwiches, potato salads, etc. and they are very tasty! 🙂

      Reply
      • Heather says

        September 18, 2014 at 2:25 pm

        My daughter is also allergic to eggs. We use Vegenaise. It is also free from milk, gluten, and other allergens. They have a few different varieties. The one we use is Grapeseed Oil and is very good. This variety has soy but this company also has a soy-free version. Yum!

        Reply
  83. Ri says

    February 10, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    why can’t i see this recipe?

    Reply
  84. Jo Spinks says

    February 16, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    Very awesome!!

    Reply
  85. Amanda says

    March 17, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    I have used this recipe so many time in so many dishes. I’ve made ranch almond flour crackers, ranch chicken, ranch dressing, etc. This has to be one of my most used recipes, your spice mix is perfect!

    Reply
  86. amanda says

    March 20, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    i tried to read your site for the dressing mixes but only the pictures show up when i reload it shows the recipe for a brief second.

    Reply
  87. Jamie says

    May 11, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Thank you for posting these for those of us who are trying to save money AND find healthy alternatives for our families. I just made this to go along with some chicken wings I have in the oven. I’m trying to cut out all msg (still learning about ALL of the ways companies sneak it into their products), so this was a great find! I love the taste, but next time I think I’ll try putting the dill and parsley into my blender. It sort of feels like I’m eating ranch-flavored paper. I’m sure my hubby won’t even notice. 🙂

    Reply
  88. Sher says

    May 15, 2013 at 7:49 am

    Tfs! The packets always have onion powder in them and I can’t have onions. This is the perfect solution!!

    Reply
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  90. Margaret says

    July 13, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    Thank you so much for this recipe! We are trying to avoid MSG and I was so frustrated to find that all of the ranch dressings in our grocery stores contain it… So glad I will be able to make my own!

    Reply
  91. Christi says

    July 20, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    I loved your recipe, I used it for my cilantro-lime ranch dressing!

    Reply
  92. Danielle says

    October 20, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    Thanks for this idea! I have been looking for something close to ranch seasonings, since the Hidden Valley packets can seem pricey at the grocery store. I’ll give this a try with sour cream for dip, and see how it turns out!

    Reply
  93. Shelly says

    February 1, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    My suggestion would be to leave out the dill. IMO, it makes it very salty tasting. Without the dill, it’s fantabulous and oh so much cheaper than HVR!

    Reply
  94. Dena says

    February 13, 2014 at 11:52 am

    so how does this compare in measurement to a packet of ranch? I’m wondering how many tablespoons are in a packet for when i use a packet for cheeseballs? Does anyone know? thanks

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      February 15, 2014 at 4:34 pm

      I believe a 1 oz. packet is equivalent to 3 Tbsp.

      Reply
  95. Jenni says

    July 7, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    This is a great mix! Best I have ever tried. Thanks for posting it!

    Reply
  96. Carolann says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:36 am

    Hi, I enjoyed reading this blog. I just wanted to pass this on to you so you don’t feel like you have to re-invent the wheel developing recipes for your mixes and spice blends. There are a couple of books out there with great recipes. I particularly like the series “Make a MIx” by the “Mix Ladies” (Eliason, Harward and Westover).

    Reply
  97. Mary says

    September 20, 2014 at 7:35 am

    Would this work as well as the store mix in hamburgers? I do that & my kids love them!

    Reply
    • Jenn K says

      September 21, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Yes, this would be very similar and tasty!

      Reply
  98. Paulo says

    January 5, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    Thanks for the recipe. This is a great mix to present to my friends here in Brazil.

    I had seen another recipe Homemade Taco Seasoning call. It is very cheap to make.

    Reply
  99. Erika says

    January 24, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    This might work with greek yogurt in stead of mayonnaise 😀

    Reply
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  101. Amber says

    March 26, 2016 at 11:21 am

    Needed ranch for a recipe, but I forgot to buy some. Tried this recipe, and it did not disappoint. It is perfect! I won’t be buying the packaged stuff again. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jenn K says

      March 28, 2016 at 3:07 pm

      Yay – so glad you liked it!!

      Reply
  102. Neeta says

    June 5, 2016 at 10:55 am

    Can you use fresh ingredients instead of dried?

    Reply
  103. Jaime says

    September 28, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    How much should I use of substituting a package of mix in a soup recipe? Just q tablespoon? Thanks! It’s for chicken tortilla soup.

    Reply
    • Jenn K says

      October 3, 2016 at 5:17 pm

      Yes, I would do 1-2 Tbsp of the homemade mix depending on taste preference.

      Reply

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