Create your own fresh and flavorful homemade ranch seasoning mix in just five minutes using garden-fresh herbs. This versatile seasoning is a must-have for you and is perfect for enhancing summer vegetables and more.
Fresh Flavor in the Kitchen
On our homestead, summer means an abundance of fresh vegetables from the garden, and nothing complements those crisp, garden-fresh veggies like a delicious homemade ranch seasoning mix. Why buy store-bought when you can make your own with fresh herbs from your garden in five minutes? Homemade ranch seasoning is a must-have for our family during the summer, adding flavor to everything from salads to vegetable trays.
A Taste That Celebrates Freshness
Homemade ranch seasoning is a blend of flavors that transforms ordinary dishes into flavorful meals. Combining buttermilk powder, parsley, dill, chives, basil, and thyme creates a mix that’s both savory and aromatic, with a freshness, unlike the store brands. Each ingredient brings flavor, making every sprinkle a celebration of garden-fresh goodness.
Why These Ingredients?
Do you have fresh herbs in the garden? Ranch seasoning mix is easy to make with dried herbs, too.
- Buttermilk Powder: Buttermilk powder is the secret ingredient that gives ranch seasoning its distinctive tangy flavor. It provides a creamy, slightly sour taste that enhances the overall profile of the mix. Buttermilk powder also helps the seasoning adhere better to food, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Parsley: Fresh parsley adds a slightly peppery note to the seasoning. It's also rich in vitamins and minerals, making it nutritious. Parsley's vibrant green color and fresh taste are essential for achieving that classic ranch flavor.
- Dill: Dill brings a subtle anise-like flavor that adds depth and complexity to the seasoning. Its slightly sweet and grassy notes perfectly complement the buttermilk powder's tanginess and the other herbs' freshness.
- Chives: Chives add a mild onion flavor that is essential for authentic ranch seasoning. Their delicate, grassy taste enhances the overall blend without overpowering it, providing a gentle hint of onion that ties all the flavors together.
- Basil: Basil adds a sweet, slightly peppery flavor, elevating the seasoning mix. Its aromatic quality brings a fresh, herbaceous note that enhances the overall taste, making the seasoning more complex and flavorful.
- Thyme: Thyme adds a subtle earthiness and a hint of lemony flavor to the mix. Its robust, slightly minty taste rounds out the seasoning, adding depth and richness, making the ranch seasoning unique.
Easy to Make in 5 minutes and Versatile
One of the best things about homemade ranch seasoning is that it's easy to make. You can create a batch in just a few simple steps and five minutes. Mix the buttermilk powder with fresh herbs in a jar, and add a touch of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper! This versatile mix can be sprinkled on fresh vegetables, mixed into dips, or used as a seasoning for grilled poultry.
Perfect for Busy Families in the Summer
For a busy family, having a go-to seasoning mix enhances your dishes' flavor without fuss. Plus, you always have it on hand, so there's no chance of running out! Homemade ranch seasoning is delicious and free from preservatives and artificial flavors in store-bought mixes. Knowing what's in your seasoning ensures you provide the best for your family.
From Herbs to Homemade Ranch Seasoning
Making your ranch seasoning at home is a simple process that takes your cooking to a new level and pairs it with the fresh flavors of summer. It’s a great addition to your seasoning mixes that will quickly become a pantry staple in your home. Using the freshness of garden herbs and the satisfaction of homemade seasoning—your taste buds will thank you! So, next time you want to add flavor to your dishes, skip the store-bought packets and try making your homemade ranch seasoning. It’s quick, easy, and incredibly delicious—perfect for all those summer veggies and beyond!
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Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Description
Create your own fresh and flavorful homemade ranch seasoning mix in just five minutes using garden-fresh herbs. This versatile seasoning is a must-have for you and is perfect for enhancing summer vegetables and more.
Ingredients
- ½ cup buttermilk powder (sweet cream or regular)
- 1 tbsp dried parsely ()
- 1 tsp dried dill weed
- 1 tsp dried chives
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp onion flakes
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
- Use as needed for making ranch dressing or seasoning other dishes.
Notes
If you want a non-tangy ranch dressing, use sweet cream buttermilk powder. If you want a more tangy ranch dressing mix, use regular buttermilk powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Robin says
The link you have to buttermilk powder actually goes to active dry yeast. Do you have the correct link? What do you mix the seasoning with to make the sauce?
tinyfarmbigfamily says
Hi- the link is updated now, thanks! The ranch dressing recipe can be found doing a quick search for "ranch dressing" here. ☺️
Dori says
Can you use milk powder instead? I just had some and didn’t want to buy buttermilk powder until I finished the milk powder.
tinyfarmbigfamily says
Powdered milk has a slightly cooked taste with a mild flavor. Buttermilk powder is somewhat sweet and very tangy because it’s cultured and fermented. I do not recommend substituting powdered milk for buttermilk powder.
Sherri Guster says
love this!!!
Mark says
Thank you so much!
Very cool