Skip the store-bought packets. This Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix comes together in minutes with pantry spices you probably already have on hand. There is nothing 'hidden' in this dry mix for making quick dressings, dips, and more!
Ranch dressing flavors is basically a love language in some households.
Enter this homemade ranch seasoning mix.
This spice drawer hero gives you all the cozy ranch vibes you want in a dry mix you can whip up in 5 minutes flat and store in a jar just like my Homemade Taco Seasoning or Vegan Chicken Seasoning.
Because once you start making your own seasoning blends and customizing them to your tastes, there's really no going back. You get fresh, customizable flavor without the preservatives or mystery dust.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- No mystery packet ingredients here, just herbs you can pronounce
- This ranch seasoning mix is dairy-free, unlike some packets and homemade mixes, and is made entirely with pantry herbs and spices you probably already have.
- It's ready in just 3 minutes, making it faster than finding the packets or dressing at the store.
- This mix is customizable.
- Mix it into a dressing, spread, a dip, or use it to make veggie burgers.
- Keeps in your pantry so you're basically always "ranch ready."
Ingredients
Ranch seasoning tastes like ranch because of the garlic plus onion powder base, lifted with dried dill, parsley, and chives. That combo of savory seasonings and fresh-tasting herbs is the signature ranch flavor.
Customize the quantities used and adjust them to your tastes.
See the recipe card for quantities and a full list of ingredients.
How To Make Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
Making homemade ranch dressing mix is super simple and takes just a few minutes.
Simply stir together your dried herbs and spices in a small bowl or jar.
If you like a smoother texture or want finer bits that blend more easily into dips or dressings, you can toss the mix into a spice grinder or small blender for a quick pulse.
Once it's mixed, store it in an airtight jar, and you're ready to ranch anytime the craving strikes.
Top Tip
- You can give your mix a quick blitz in a spice grinder. It helps the herbs blend seamlessly into dressings and dips.
Serving Suggestions
- Mix with vegan mayo and plant milk or unsweetened yogurt for an instant dip, spread, or dressing.
- Add it to a little oil and lemon juice to make a herby marinade for baked tofu or tempeh.
- Sprinkle the dry mix on potatoes, Delicious Air-Fryer Fries, cauliflower, or roasted chickpeas before roasting for a ranchy twist.
- A tiny sprinkle on hot popcorn is great for ranch lovers. Check out my other 7 Homemade Popcorn Seasonings and for a delicious popcorn, try Best Homemade Movie Theater Popcorn.
Ranch Seasoning FAQS
No. This mix is designed to be shelf-stable and pantry-ready. Save the fresh stuff for garnishing.
Stored in an airtight jar in a cool, dry spot, it'll stay fabulous for up to 6 months.
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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 2 teaspoons dried chives
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
To Make the Seasoning Mix:
- Add all the dried herbs and spices to a small bowl or jar. Stir (or shake) until well combined. For a finer texture, pulse in a spice grinder. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry spot.
To Make Dressing or Dip:
- For Dressing: Whisk one to two tablespoons ranch mix with ½ cup vegan mayo, ¼ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk, and one teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. Chill for one hour to thicken.
- For Dip: Stir one to two tablespoons of the ranch mix into one cup of unsweetened vegan yogurt or vegan sour cream.
Regi Pearce says
The garlic-onion-dill combo hits just right, and it actually tastes fresh, not dusty. I love having a jar on hand because I can whisk up dressing, sprinkle it on popcorn, or stir it into roasted veggies in seconds.