Spicy Ranch Dressing and Dip is easy and delicious! You probably have everything on hand to make it right now. It also makes a great dip for your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients
- mayonnaise
- plain yogurt, preferably full-fat
- dried chives
- dried parsley
- dried dill
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- cayenne pepper or hot paprika
- white wine vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Add water or buttermilk to thin, if necessary, to reach desired consistency.
How to store it
This dressing will keep in the fridge, covered, until the expiry date on your yogurt. Place a piece of tape on your jar or container with the date in case you finish the yogurt first.
Substitutions
Yogurt - Buttermilk or sour cream can be used instead of yogurt. Buttermilk will create a thinner consistency.
Mayonnaise - You can omit the mayo and replace it with the same amount of yogurt. A vegan mayo can also be used.
White wine vinegar - Apple cider, rice, or white vinegar would be the best substitutes.
Dried herbs - Use fresh herbs in place of dried. You will need to double the amounts.
Cayenne pepper or hot paprika - Omit if you don't like it spicy.
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📖 Recipe
Spicy Ranch Dressing and Dip
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup yogurt, plain, full fat
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried chives
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or hot paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon each salt and pepper
- water to thin if necessary
Instructions
- Whisk everything together in a bowl until well combined. Add water to thin if necessary.
- Place in a jar or air tight container and store in fridge for as long as the yogurt's expiry date.
Notes
- Substitute buttermilk for yogurt for a thinner consistency and extra tang
- Use a piece of tape on the jar or container with the yogurt's expiry date to remember when it expires.
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried doubling the amounts of each.
Judy Shea says
I tried this dressing and I loved it
Thanks so much for all your recipes
Everyone I've tried is excellent ❤
Andrea says
Hi Judy!
It's my pleasure! I'm so happy you are enjoying the recipes. Thanks so much for commenting!
Janet Johnson says
Hi Andrea,
I have made this dressing numerous times it is the best ever. Everyone I feed it to, always ask for the receipe.
Andrea says
I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing and thanks for your comment!
Kim Hoare says
Hi Andrea, I am in love with this dressing. I swear I eat it every day. I was wondering if you had a lime and mayo with cilantro dressing coming down the pipe. PS I love the new squeezer you suggested as well as the zester.
Andrea says
Hi Kim!
So happy you are enjoying the Ranch Dressing! I don't have a cilantro lime one yet but sounds like a good idea! 😀
Suzanne says
I made this yesterday and since I love spicy, I increased the cayenne by a lot and I used 1 tsp. Of the herbs and I absolutely love this. It is so dam good. Try a dollop of it on the bean salad. Out of this world.
Andrea says
Nice idea on the bean salad!! Way to crank up the spice! Love it! 🙌
Lynne N Enzweiler says
It is hard not to just eat this stuff by the spoonful--it is that good! I am imagining it on a big salad with fried chicken tenders; however, I just finished using the dressing as a dip with cucumber slices--so, so good and so easy to make since it uses dried herbs.
Lorie says
made this dip today, super easy, super delicious, every recipe I have tried on Andrea's website has been soooooo good I look forward to cooking and trying more. I have shared many recipes from Andrea's site already with friends
Andrea says
Thanks so much for sharing! Sharing is caring! 🤗
Andrea says
That's awesome! So happy you are enjoying the recipes and sharing!!
Donna says
I really like this ranch dressing and have made it several times. It is so easy to make and is delicious. I have made it both ways, with cayenne and with paprika. I will never go back to store bought ranch dressing!
Thanks Andrea!
Andrea says
You're welcome! So happy you are enjoying it!
Aunt Ruby says
I made your wonderful Creamy Corn and Vegetable Chowder for supper yesterday.Wow so good.Another great recipe choice .
Thanks Andrea.
Andrea says
Happy to hear it! Glad you are enjoying the recipes!!