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Skip the mystery ingredients. This homemade ranch seasoning mix keeps it clean with real herbs, dried buttermilk, and no weird stuff. Bold, herby, and tangy, just how ranch seasoning should taste.

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If you’ve got fresh herbs on hand, try our fresh ranch dressing made from scratch, it’s loaded with fresh herbs for unbeatable flavor.

Here’s Why This Ranch Seasoning Recipe Works

No mystery ingredients: Skip the MSG, maltodextrin, and whatever else is hiding in those packets. This mix is clean, simple, and made from real herbs and spices.

You control the salt: Start with the base amount, then dial it up or down depending on how you plan to use it. No more over-salted dips.

Custom flavor balance: Like more garlic? Less dill? This recipe is easy to tweak so you get ranch your way.

Real buttermilk tang: Dry buttermilk powder gives you that signature ranch flavor without needing anything artificial.

One mix, lots of uses: Use it for homemade dressing, quick dips, seasoning roasted veggies, or sprinkling on popcorn. Try it in my ranch potato casserole.

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Recipe Tips

Break up the buttermilk clumps: Use a whisk and press out any lumps for a smooth, even mix.

Use kosher salt: Stick with kosher salt for better distribution. Table salt is stronger, so use less if that’s what you’ve got.

Adjust the herb ratios: Love dill? Bump it up. Not a tarragon fan? Leave it out. This mix is flexible.

Store it right: Store it in an airtight container away from heat and moisture.

Double it for batch cooking: This seasoning pulls double duty in dips, marinades, and savory bakes. Make more than you think you’ll need.

Dry herbs and seasonings in a dish.

Ranch Dressing Seasoning

This homemade powdered ranch seasoning mix uses clean ingredients and way less salt than store-bought packets. It gives you complete control over the flavors and stores for months. Keep a jar on hand and make dinner a little easier.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Powdered Ranch Seasoning Mix

By Dahn Boquist
A versatile homemade seasoning blend with less salt and plenty of flavor. Great on chicken, vegetables, roasted potatoes, and more. Keep a jar handy for quick, everyday meals.

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Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients 

  • ⅓ cup dry buttermilk powder
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons dried dill
  • 1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried chives
  • 2 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt, or 1½ teaspoons of table salt; adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Whisk until evenly mixed, breaking up any clumps from the buttermilk powder.
  • Store in an airtight container or spice jar for up to 3 months in a cool, dry place.

To Make Ranch Dressing

  • Mix 2 tablespoons of seasoning with ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons sour cream, and ½ cup milk or buttermilk. Stir in 2 teaspoons white vinegar. Taste and season with additional salt if needed. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

To Make Ranch Dip

  • Combine 2 to 3 tablespoons of seasoning with ¾ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt and ¼ cup mayonnaise. Stir in 1 teaspoon white vinegar. Taste and adjust with additional salt. Chill before serving.

Notes

Store the seasoning mix in an airtight container for up to 3 months. A cool pantry is fine, but refrigerate it if you want to keep it fresher longer, especially in humid climates.
Lower in salt: This mix has significantly less salt than most store-bought ranch packets. Depending on the recipe you use it in, you might need to add some salt to taste, especially in dressings or dips.
Start with 2 tablespoons: When using this in dressings, dips, or as a seasoning, start with 2 tablespoons and adjust up after it sits for a while. The flavor builds as it sits.
Double it, stash it: This recipe scales easily. Make a double batch and store it in a jar so you always have it on hand.
Want it extra tangy? Add a splash of white vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice to your ranch dressing for a little more zip.
Use it beyond salad: Try it on roasted potatoes, fried chicken, popcorn, or stirred into my instant pot ranch mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 27kcal, Carbohydrates: 4.4g, Protein: 1.8g, Fat: 0.3g, Sodium: 625mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Dahn Boquist

Dahn Boquist is a retired nurse turned recipe developer, home cook, and baker with years of hands-on experience creating and testing from-scratch recipes. She specializes in whole-food cooking with creative twists on classic dishes. When she’s not in the kitchen, she enjoys sharing meals with family, exploring the Pacific Northwest, and spending time with her grandchildren.

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