Food and Recipes Side Dishes Sauces and Condiments Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing For All Your Dipping Needs Be the first to rate & review! Homemade ranch dressing is way easier than you think—and we promise it’s totally worth the extra little bit of effort. With just a few ingredients, this easy ranch dressing recipe is simple and quick to whip up. The homemade version is even tastier and tangier, pleasantly salty, and ever so slightly garlicky. Fresh lemon juice and fresh dill give it a zingy kick, while black pepper gives it a hint of heat and that quintessential flecked ranch dressing look. The best part? This homemade ranch dressing is versatile and goes with everything from fresh veggies and salads to crispy fried chicken. By Anna Theoktisto Anna Theoktisto Anna Theoktisto is a recipe tester and developer who's been working in Dotdash Meredith test kitchens since 2017. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on July 20, 2024 Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen The Southern Living Test Kitchen has been publishing recipes since 1970, four years after the first issue of Southern Living Magazine appeared on newsstands. The Southern Living Test Kitchen team includes a team of professionals with deep expertise in recipe development, from pastry chefs and grilling experts to nutritionists and dietitians. Together, the team tests and retests, produces, styles, and photographs thousands of recipes each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. Learn more about the Southern Living Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Greg DuPree Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1/2 cup Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper Directions Mix ingredients: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Stir: Stir together until thoroughly combined. Greg DuPree Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Rate It Print