Red Robin Ranch Dressing Recipe (Easy Copycat)
Ingredients
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Why You'll Love This Red Robin Ranch Dressing
Red Robin's Ranch Dressing is famous for its extra creamy texture, rich buttermilk flavor, and perfectly balanced blend of herbs and seasonings. Whether you're dipping steak fries, chicken tenders, onion rings, or tossing it with a fresh salad, this homemade version delivers restaurant-quality flavor using simple pantry ingredients.
This easy copycat recipe comes together in just minutes and tastes even better after chilling, allowing the herbs and spices to fully develop. Once you try homemade ranch, you'll never want bottled dressing again.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
- ½ teaspoon dried chives
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
1. Mix the Base
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until completely smooth.
2. Add the Seasonings
Whisk in the lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, dill, chives, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
3. Chill
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the flavors can fully blend.
4. Adjust Consistency
If you prefer a thinner dressing for salads, stir in an additional tablespoon or two of buttermilk before serving.
5. Serve
Enjoy as a dip for fries, vegetables, chicken wings, onion rings, or drizzle over salads and burgers.
Expert Tips
Use full-fat mayonnaise and sour cream for the richest flavor. Chilling the dressing for several hours produces a smoother, more balanced taste. Fresh chopped dill and chives can be substituted for dried herbs for an even fresher flavor.
Storage
Store the ranch dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Stir well before serving if any separation occurs. Freezing is not recommended because dairy-based dressings may separate after thawing.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with burgers, steak fries, sweet potato fries, chicken tenders, buffalo wings, pizza, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, fresh vegetables, wraps, sandwiches, baked potatoes, grilled chicken, or as a classic salad dressing.
Recipe Variations
Add fresh minced garlic for a bolder flavor, mix in grated Parmesan cheese for a richer ranch, or stir in chipotle powder for a smoky kick. Greek yogurt can replace part of the sour cream for a lighter version, while a splash of hot sauce adds subtle heat.
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