Ranch seasoning is a tangy and fresh seasoning blend made with herbs and spices. Use it to season vegetables, chicken, or to make homemade salad dressing.
Ranch seasoning makes a great addition to your home spice rack. It's made with dried herbs like parsley and dill, giving this seasoning mix a fresh, tangy flavor. Plus this version is gluten-free and dairy-free, making it easy to add to your favorite vegan dishes.
Seasoning blends can make weeknight dinners even easier. I use ranch seasoning to make recipes like ranch roasted potatoes, chicken bacon ranch pasta, and rotisserie chicken salad.
Making your own ranch seasoning is a great alternative to buying processed packets from the grocery store. This recipe is made with six simple ingredients, so you know exactly what's going into your food.
Ingredients
You'll need six ingredients to make this ranch seasoning recipe:
- Dried parsley
- Dried dill
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Ways to use ranch seasoning
Aside from making your own ranch dressing or dip, what else can you use ranch seasoning for? I've used this seasoning to flavor everything from pasta salad to chicken breasts.
Here are a few of my recipes that include ranch seasoning:
- Ranch roasted potatoes
- Chicken bacon ranch pasta (a reader favorite!)
- Buffalo ranch chex mix
- Rotisserie chicken salad
- BLT dip
- Crock pot buffalo chicken dip
- BLT pasta salad
What is ranch dressing?
Ranch dressing is a popular salad dressing in the United States. It's a creamy salad dressing, usually made with buttermilk as the main ingredient of the base.
The standout flavors of ranch include dill, garlic, and onion. It has a tangy, fresh flavor that pairs particularly well with fresh veggies.
How to make homemade dressing
While I don't have an official recipe for this yet, homemade ranch dressing is relatively simple. Mix equal parts sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk. Add ranch seasoning until desired flavor is achieved.
If you're looking for a lighter version, substitute some or all of the sour cream and mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt instead.
I also have a recipe for Greek yogurt ranch dip, which is perfect for serving with fresh cut veggies like carrots and celery.
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📖 Recipe
Ranch Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients until well blended.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Notes
- Use ranch seasoning on your favorite proteins, vegetables, potatoes, or pasta. Some ideas: hamburgers, meatloaf, roasted potatoes, broccoli, chicken breasts, potato salad, pasta salad.
- Ranch seasoning will keep for up to six months if fresh, potent dried herbs were used. Ground spices and dried herbs lose their potency over time. If your seasoning blend smells like nothing, it's time to replace it.
Is this Hidden Valley Ranch Restaurant Style Mix?
This has a similar flavor to package ranch seasoning mix, minus the buttermilk powder.
How can I equate this recipe with the packet I can buy in the store? I use a lot of recipes that require the packet and I would love a healthier alternative and be able to use my sea salt instead.
One store bought ranch seasoning packet has about 2 tablespoons of seasoning. You can use this at a 1:1 ratio to replace the store bought packets.
I made this ranch seasoning today and used it in my gluten free crispy crunchy crackers...so delicious!! Love it and so easy. No more store bought Doritos with so many unhealthy ingredients!! Thanks so much Heather. It's a real keeper recipe. Will definitely try it on chicken and more. All the best, Lily in California.
Thanks for the recipe. To confirm, the parsley and dill are fresh?
The parsley and dill are dried for this recipe.
Im trying to do less salt. Can sea salt or Himalayan salt be used instead?
Yes, feel free to substitute with your preferred salt!
I loove seasonings