{"id":27389,"date":"2015-08-25T00:30:38","date_gmt":"2015-08-25T04:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=27389"},"modified":"2015-08-24T23:23:30","modified_gmt":"2015-08-25T03:23:30","slug":"homemade-buttermilk-ranch-dressing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2015\/08\/25\/homemade-buttermilk-ranch-dressing\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing"},"content":{"rendered":"

It has been quite some time since a packet of that kind of famous ‘Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix’ has been in my pantry! \u00a0We have been pursuing this healthy but oh-so-yummy<\/em> POV for about 3 years now. \u00a0But it took a little while ’til I realized that there were quite a few additives in that little packet. \u00a0(Have you looked at the list of ingredients? \u00a0I suggest you do.) \u00a0Nowadays I read the ingredient list as well as the nutrition label on every food item I purchase.<\/p>\n

However, there is one person in our little household of 2 who simply loves Ranch Dressing. \u00a0He enjoys it on salad, of course, but also as a dip…and as a baked potato topping and as a spread on deli sandwiches. \u00a0So I continued to try to find (and purchase!) bottles of prepared dressing that were “better.” \u00a0But I have only found 2 that are on the ‘healthier’ end…and they are so expensive! \u00a0So I did a tiny bit of research…really less than an hour or so…and found that, for less $ and hardly any time, I could mix up a batch that IS healthy but oh-so-yummy<\/em>! \u00a0happy me…happy hubby!<\/p>\n

I suggest you give this a try! \u00a0Three\u00a0tablespoons of this mix = 1 packet of store-bought \u201cranch dressing\u201d seasoning mix. \u00a0 Also,\u00a0click here for a great list of ideas<\/a>\/recipes using Ranch Dressing\/Dip!<\/p>\n

Down below is a recipe using this mix to make Avocado Ranch dressing…really, really delicious! \u00a0And made with only two tablespoons of mayo (or, as I make it, with NO mayo)! Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing\/Dip Mix<\/span><\/h3>\n

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ingredients<\/strong><\/span>:<\/p>\n

1\/2 cup dry buttermilk powder
\n2 tablespoons dried parsley + 1 teaspoon extra
\n1 teaspoon dried dill + 1\/2 teaspoon extra
\n2 teaspoons garlic powder or ground garlic flakes
\n2 teaspoons onion powder\"2015-08-24<\/a>
\n<\/a>2 teaspoons dried onion bits
\n1 teaspoon ground black pepper
\n1\/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
\n1 teaspoon dried chives
\n1 teaspoon sea salt
\n1\/8-1\/4 teaspoons cayenne (optional)<\/p>\n

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directions<\/strong><\/span>:<\/p>\n