DISH RESEARCH · Sauce
Ranch dressing
Also known as: ORGANIC RANCH DRESSING, Ranch dressing, fat free, Ranch dressing, light, Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular
Holly Nilsson’s selected ranch dressing whisks mayonnaise and sour cream with dried chives, parsley and dill, garlic and onion powders, black pepper and salt, then adds milk gradually and chills before serving.
About Ranch dressing
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Holly Nilsson’s ranch dressing starts with mayonnaise and sour cream. This account selects dried chives, parsley and dill from the author’s fresh-or-dried herb options.
Garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and salt join the herbs. They are whisked into the mayonnaise and sour cream in a bowl.
The selected milk is added a little at a time until the dressing reaches the desired consistency. This follows the poured dressing version rather than the thicker dip that omits milk.
The author allows additional salt and pepper after tasting, then refrigerates the finished dressing before serving. Its complete mayonnaise, dairy and seasoning-product formulas remain unreported.
The result is a creamy, tangy dressing with an herby flavour. Holly describes uses on salads and potatoes; her yoghurt substitution and extra flavoured variations remain separate.
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- American / Holly Nilsson ranch dressing version