Mixing up a batch ofHomemade Ranch Dressing Mixis such a simple way to elevate salads, toss together a quick chip-and-dip plate, or give a personal (and tasty) gift for holidays, hosts, or housewarmings.

ingredients for homemade ranch dressing mix, spices in individual bowls on a blue and white striped towel set on a metal pan.

Ranch dressing is one of those condiments that tastes amazing on just about everything. Can I get an amen? From pizza and veggies to nachos, salads, and chicken fingers, the opportunities are endless for this all-star topping and dip.You can even use it as a dry rub for pork chops or chicken.

This is agreat alternative to store-boughtranch packets because you can mix and match the flavors to suit your taste buds. I am a huge fan of dill, so I customize my ranch dressing and incorporate more of that pungent flavor. This homemade mix brings a lot of flavor to easy recipes likechicken bacon ranch salad, and of course, it’s a great addition to a veggie tray!

white bowl of colorful vegetables with a bowl of creamy homemade ranch dressing dip on a black and white towel.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

A great alternative to store-bought ranch dressing mixeswithout any additives or preservatives.
This homemade mix is a tastymake-ahead pantry staple, so triple or quadruple the recipe and keep a few jars in the pantry.
Making it yourself lets you add more of the flavors you like or less of those your family doesn’t care for.Customize it to your family’s tastes!

Recipe Ingredients

Dried parsley
Dried chives
Onion powder
Dried dill weed
Garlic powder
Sea salt
Black pepper
Celery seed

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

clear jar with mixture of dry herbs and spices.

How to Make Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

As with most mix recipes,making it is as simple as combining and shaking!

Add all of the ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake, or add to a bowl and whisk.

This mix recipe makes about the equivalent of 5-6 individual store-bought packets.

How to Make Ranch Dip & Dressing Using the Mix

With this mix in the pantry, you can quickly make a ranch dressing or dip for salads, vegetable dipping, or for aquick chicken wrap dinner.

Ranch Dip

Add all of the following to a bowl and mix well.

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

You can also use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a protein boost.

Ranch Dressing

Make a batch of Ranch Dip as above.

Then mix inmilk or buttermilkone tablespoon at a time until it’s runny enough to use as ranch dressing.

Recipe FAQs

How long does Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix last?

This is a dry seasoning mix, so it takes a long time to go bad. Spices do lose their potency over time, and leafy herbs especially can lose their flavor within 1 to 3 years. However, for a general timetable, this mix should last and hold its flavor for up to 2 or 3 years.

How many store-bought packets does this recipe equal?

This homemade mix has ten tablespoons, equivalent to 5 store-bought packets of ranch dressing mix.

Expert Tips

I recommend the portions for each ingredient in the recipe below, but if you love any particular flavors,feel free to play with the measurements.
If you like flavored ranch dressings, add seasonings to get creative. One of our favorites isadding a tablespoon of chipotle chile powder to create a delicious chipotle ranch dressing mix—yum!