Homemade Ranch Seasoning
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This Homemade Ranch Seasoning is one of those pantry staples that makes everyday cooking easier. Having a jar on hand means you can mix up dips, dressings, and quick weeknight meals for the family without running to the store!
Why This Recipe Is a Favorite
This ranch seasoning recipe is simple, affordable, and easy to make to keep on hand. Instead of relying on store-bought packets, you can make your own ranch spice mix with ingredients you likely already have and adjust it to your taste. It’s a great way to add delicious ranch flavor to meals and snacks!
Happy Kitchen Secrets
Here are my important mom-tested cooking tips for making this recipe! I’ve made this countless times to save you from a failed attempt.
- Shake before using. Homemade dry ranch seasoning doesn’t contain anti-caking agents, so giving the jar a quick shake helps redistribute everything evenly.
- Let the powder settle before opening. After blending, wait about a minute before removing the lid so the seasoning has time to settle instead of puffing out.
- Blend to match how you’ll use it. A finer powder mixes more smoothly into dips and dressings, while a slightly coarser blend works well for seasoning vegetables or proteins.
Ingredients
This dry ranch seasoning starts with dried parsley, dried chives, and dried dill, which give the mix its classic herby ranch flavor. Garlic powder adds a tasty savory note, while sea salt brings everything into balance so the seasoning tastes bold and lively.
For the onion flavor, you can use onion flakes or onion powder, depending on how you plan to use the mix. Onion flakes keep a bit of texture, while onion powder blends more smoothly into dips and dressings. If you want to customize the flavor, black pepper, dried lemon, or chili powder can be added, but they’re optional!
How to Make Homemade Ranch Seasoning
- Add the ingredients. This one is super quick! Just measure the dried parsley, chives, onion flakes (or onion powder), dill, salt, and garlic powder into a small blender cup or food processor.
- Blend to combine. Give it a few pulses until it turns into a fine powder. If it looks a little uneven at first, pulse a couple more times and you’ll be good to go. Then pour it into a jar with a tight lid and stash it in the pantry until you’re ready to use it. It stays fresh for about 6 months.
Other Homemade Spice Blends
FAQs
When stored in an airtight container at room, this ranch seasoning stays fresh for about 6 months.
Homemade spice blends are made without preservatives or anti-caking agents, so over time they may get a bit clumpy. Just give the spice blend a good stir before you use it!
About two tablespoons of dry ranch seasoning equals one standard packet of store-bought ranch seasoning mix.
Uses for Homemade Ranch Seasoning
This versatile spice mix is absolutely wonderful in all sorts of recipes! Try it with some of these favorites:
- Seafood: Zesty ranch salmon is an easy and versatile weeknight dinner. Serve it with rice and veggies for a full meal.
- Roasts: My family loves this crockpot Mississippi pot roast. Made with carrots and potatoes, it’s a tasty, hearty meal.
- Potatoes: Kids can’t get enough of these crispy ranch potatoes. We serve them with everything from chicken to burgers!
You can also make a ranch dip by combining 2 tablespoons of the mix with 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt. Cover and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
If you love the taste of ranch salad dressing, but want it without processed ingredients, check out my recipe for healthy ranch dressing.
If you make this recipe, please give it a star rating and leave a comment below to let me know how it went!
Homemade Ranch Seasoning
Equipment
- Food Processor or high speed blender
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons dried chives
- 1½ tablespoons onion flakes or onion powder
- 1½ tablespoons dried dill
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
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Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender cup, coffee bean grinder, or small food processor. Pulse until the mixture is broken down into a powder.
- Store in an airtight container until you're ready to use it. It will stay fresh for about 6 months.
Notes
- 2 tablespoons of mix is the substitute for a packet of store bought ranch seasoning.
could this be adapted as salad dressing?
Thanks
We have a recipe for ranch dressing that uses this dressing! Here’s that recipe!
If I substitute onion powder for the onion flakes, would I use the same amount?
Yes, I would! You can also use half, then taste it to see if you like the flavor and add a bit more 🙂
How much of this equals a packet like you buy at the store? As recipes will call for a packet…
Hi Wendy, There are two Tablespoons in a packet of storebought ranch seasoning. 🙂 -Laura