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Zippy Ranch Dressing

Why buy salad dressings when you can make them at home; they have more flavor & no preservatives like this Zippy Ranch Dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Passive Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 1.5 cups
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Condiments, Salads & Dressings
Cuisine: American, North American
Keyword Easy Recipe, Gluten Free, Low Sodium, Marinades & Sauces

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Miracle Whip®
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 2 tbsp. fresh dill tips & tricks
  • 2 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped tips & tricks
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder (substitute 1 small clove garlic, pressed) Footnote #1
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. dried tarragon
  • 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 4-6 dashes hot sauce, such as Cholula®
  • 1 pinch ground Himalayan sea salt
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk, or more for consistency Footnote #2

Directions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add all the ingredients together; whisk until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Makes 1 1/2 cups

Notes

Footnote #1: If you want to use fresh garlic, keep in mind that garlic flavor will intensify as it sits. To prevent this, do this simply step... Blanched Garlic • How to
Footnote #2: Increase or decrease the amount of buttermilk for your purposes. For example if you want to use it as a dip for chicken wings, don't go over a 1/4 cup. If you want to use as a salad dressing, increase the volume to your liking. The same applies when drizzling over the Sombrero Pizza.