Ranch Dressing is America’s favourite salad dressing. Who would have imagined that a few ingredients like buttermilk, mayonnaise, and herbs would become such an important part of the American diet and culinary scene?
In this article, we will learn about Ranchology Recipes and how this most famous salad dressing gets its name – Ranch Dressing. Also, we will learn to make Ranch Dressing at home and the Healthy Avocado Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe for Salads and Dips.
It is typically prepared from a sauce based on mayonnaise or another oil emulsion that contains buttermilk, salt, garlic, onion, mustard, herbs – such as chives, parsley, and dill (a herb in the celery family), and spices (pepper, paprika, and crushed mustard seed). Buttermilk and mayonnaise can be replaced with sour cream and yoghurt while preparing some other dressings.
The next time you cover your salad in ranch dressing and say you’re sticking to your diet, consider these less well-known ranch dressing facts.
1. A former plumber who became a cowboy invented ranch dressing in 1949.
Steve Henson began preparing meals for his coworkers and mastering his buttermilk dressing recipe while working as a contract plumber in Alaska.
Five years later, in 1954, he and his wife Gayle relocated to California where they bought a guy ranch. His popular buttermilk dressing quickly identified itself as the main ingredient at Hidden Valley Ranch, and the Hensons soon began selling it to visitors and neighbourhood supermarkets.
The couple sold their trademark and recipe to Clorox for $8 million in 1972, more than two decades later. Not bad for some herbs, buttermilk, and mayonnaise.
2. The most consumed dressing in the United States.
Nowadays, folks all throughout the country happily drizzle creamy ranch over burgers and pizza or dip their fries and wings in it. They spread flavorful ranch dressing over popcorn, add it to stews, bake it into casseroles, and spread it on roasts. Some ardent supporters go above and above, purchasing it by the keg or installing ranch fountains at weddings, and displaying their devotion to the ranch on social media in a way they have never done before.
The Salad dressing is typically consumed by Americans 38 times a year. Yes, 15 of the 38 of those dishes come with ranch dressing. Italian dressing comes in a pitiful second place and is consumed six times out of 38. Nowhere near.
3. The ranch game wasn’t invented by Hidden Valley Ranch originally
Even though Steve Henson is the widely recognised founder of the adored ranch we still eat today, he wasn’t the first person to mix together a buttermilk dressing. Buttermilk dressing recipes in Texas date back to 1937. Cowboys ate creamy buttermilk-based dressings for a very long time since buttermilk was easier to come by than vegetable-based fats on the High Plains.
4. Hidden Valley is the one behind its gaining popularity
Since 1992, when ranch dressing overtook Italian dressing as the most popular salad dressing, Even though there are numerous producers of ranch dressing today, Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing claims to be the original.
5. Over 70 different versions of ranch dressing have been created by Hidden Valley Ranch since it was founded.
The Original Ranch, followed by Avocado Ranch, Cucumber Ranch, and Bacon Ranch, continues to be the most popular flavour. Pizza and Taco Flavored Ranch have been some of the crazier flavours over the years.
6. Hidden Valley is the one behind its gaining popularity
Since 1992, when ranch dressing overtook Italian dressing as the most popular salad dressing, Even though there are numerous producers of ranch dressing today, Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing claims to be the original.
7. No wonder why ranch dressing is so popular.
It makes sense why ranch dressing is so well-liked. Everyone, from young toddlers to elderly people, enjoys it for its creamy flavour that isn’t overpowering, pleasant herbal flavour, and subtle garlic presence.
8. What type of food is the ranch?
A popular American dressing used for Salads, Ranch dressing is usually made from buttermilk, garlic, onion, mustard, herbs (commonly chives, parsley and dill), spices (commonly pepper, paprika and ground mustard seed), and salt mixed into a sauce based on mayonnaise or another oil
9. In how many ways you can use Ranch Dressing
Ranch dressing is usually used as a dip, a condiment, and even a cooking ingredient on salads and veggie burgers.
10. What if you are lactose intolerant?
Although technically a dairy product, ranch dressing may be prepared without dairy, making it a good choice for vegetarians and anyone with lactose intolerance. Dairy-free ranch dressing recipes are widely available online, and most of them are very easy to prepare.
Give ranch dressing a try if you’re looking for a method to give your vegetarian meals some taste. The fact that it tastes fantastic on more than just salads may surprise you.
Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe / Salad Dressing
There are various recipes for it, but this homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe for salads is one that tastes so much brighter than those that use dried herbs and garlic powder because it is made using fresh herbs and garlic. It is a vegan ranch dressing recipe.
Ingredients (Makes about 1 cup)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
Whisk the mayonnaise and buttermilk in a small bowl.
Make a smooth paste of garlic and onion in a mixer with salt. Alternatively, you can use a mortar and pestle to make the paste.
Add this garlic-onion paste to the buttermilk mixture and add dry mustard.
Whisk everything together well.
Add the freshly ground black pepper, dill, parsley, and chives and stir to mix.
Add more fine sea salt to the dressing to season it.
GO AHEAD: The dressing can be made in advance and kept chilled for up to a week in an airtight container.
Now let us make a quick healthy Avocado Ranch Dressing
Healthy Avocado Ranch Dressing Recipe for Salads and Dips
Preparation:
The ideal replacement for store-bought ranch dressing is this healthy creamy avocado ranch salad dressing! It’s loaded with lean protein, healthy fats, and mouthwatering ranch flavour! It’s also simple to create!
You can spread this avocado ranch dressing on wraps or sandwiches, sprinkle it on tacos or tortillas, serve it as a dip with vegetables (or fries), replace the mayo in chicken and tuna salads, or drizzle it on salads. There are SO many delectable choices, you really can’t go wrong.
To make the Avacado Ranch Salad Dressing you need:
- Avocado – 1 ripe avocado which will serve as a great substitute for mayo used in typical ranch recipes
- Garlic – fresh garlic cloves. Else you can also try garlic powder.
- Yoghurt – Greek yoghurt is best. You can use regular yoghurt too if a greek one is not available.
- Lemon juice – to add a fresh taste and tanginess. It also helps keep the avocado from turning brown. Lime juice can also be used for a slightly different flavour
- Apple cider vinegar –A teaspoon for tangy flavour and to preserve the avocado.
- Seasonings – It is required to brighten up the whole dressing, don’t skip! A mixture of dried parsley, dried chives, dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder and salt/pepper. If you use fresh herbs in the recipe, just make sure to double the amount!
- Milk– Use milk to dilute the consistency of this dressing. You can make this recipe with water which works just as great too. If you like a thicker dressing to use as a dip for veggies then add less milk/water. Another option is to use Almond Milk which will surely enhance the taste of the dip.
Final Step in Avocado Ranch Dressing
Simply make a nice and creamy paste by mixing all your ingredients into a food processor/blender. Adjust the milk/water as per the consistency you want.
Serve Avocado Ranch Dressing
Flavour your salads
As a Dip for nachos, wings or fries
Sprinkle on tacos or fajitas
A great Spread for sandwiches or wraps
How Long can you keep this Dressing?
As avocados are used in this dressing, use this preparation as quickly as you can. Unfortunately, this will only last about 2 or 3 days in the fridge, so get creative with delicious ways to use this!
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