This Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix is almost too good for words! This ranch seasoning mixture is super easy to make and will give you the best ranch dressing, the best ranch dip, and the best ranch marinade. Best of all, it's super fresh and full of flavor.

I'm a big snacker. Lately, I've been trying to eat healthier snacks. Sorry, Girl Scouts, but it's true. While I have a secret love affair with Thin Mints and Peanut Butter Patties, let me just tell you that I'd much rather be eating a plate of fresh veggies with some ranch dip.

There's something about crisp veggies with a cool dip that just makes me want to munch and munch and munch. And knowing that it's a good-for-me snack? Well, that's always a win in my book.

ranch dressing mix on a wooden platter next to a wire whisk and bowl of buttermilk

Why Make Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix?

Simply put, it's cheaper and it's healthier.

I've been going through so many packets of Ranch Dip mix lately that I decided to just go ahead and make my own. I mean, seriously. Why would I want to eat a mix that has all kinds of preservatives in it if I can make a healthier alternative right here at home? So, I did just that.

And it was easy peasy, chicken squeasy.

Okay... forget that last part, but Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix is SO EASY to make that there is simply no reason why you can't mix some up at home yourself.

The ingredients are super simple, and as long as you have an air-safe container, this seasoning mixture will easily last a couple of months — unless you use it up super fast like I do.

How Can You Use Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix?

You can use Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix for:

A salad dressing
A dip flavoring
A marinade flavoring
A popcorn seasoning
A roasted vegetable seasoning (ranch-flavored potatoes, anyone?)
Meatloaf seasoning

You are only limited by your imagination. Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix is so versatile!

ranch dressing mix ingredients on a light wooden platter next to a wire whisk

How to Make Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

Mix together all of these good seasonings: dry chives, pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, minced dry onions, parsley, and dill weed with dry buttermilk. Stir it all up until well incorporated and put in a container to store in the refrigerator.

Just an FYI- dry buttermilk HAS to be stored in the refrigerator after you open the container. Make sure you store this seasoning mix in the refrigerator accordingly.

closeup of ranch dressing mix herbs on a platter

Doesn't this just look FRESH? Once you start measuring out all of the herbs and spices, you will catch a whiff of ranch goodness. If you're already a ranch aficionado you'll pick up on the combined fragrance of this mixture immediately. Then, you can ponder about the variety of recipes you can add this seasoning to for an easy dinner seasoning solution.

Soups, meat dishes, casseroles, not to mention a variety of dips... the possibilities really are limitless.

Use Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix in recipes like our very own

Enjoy!

ranch dressing mix in a ball jar next to a clear glass bowl with sour cream and mix combined

Recipe

Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

Yield Servings 6
Prep Prep Time 5 mins
Total Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

1 ⅓ cup dry buttermilk
8 Tbsp. dried parsley
8 tsp. garlic powder
8 tsp. onion powder
8 tsp. dried minced onion
6 tsp. dried dill weed
4 tsp. ground black pepper
4 tsp. dried chives
4 tsp. salt

Instructions

1
Mix all ingredients together until well-blended. Must be refrigerated in an an airtight container. Shelf life is up to 3 months.
2
To use mix: 3 Tablespoons is equivalent to a packet of store-bought Ranch seasoning mix