Ranch Dressing
Ranch Dressing: Mix 3 TBS of Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix with 1 c organic mayo, 1/2 c whole-milk yogurt, & 1 tsp of honey. Add a little bit of water if it needs thinning out.
Ranch Dressing: Mix 3 TBS of Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix with 1 c organic mayo, 1/2 c whole-milk yogurt, & 1 tsp of honey. Add a little bit of water if it needs thinning out.
- Carbohydrate 3.3406033358106 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.22772166689962 g
- Fiber 1.47809999929268 g
- Protein 0.860260001154563 g
- Saturated Fat 0.0420250000133506 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (7g)
- Sodium 8.40033335299281 mg
- Sugar 1.86250333651792 g
- Trans Fat 0.0234133333723936 g
- Calories 15 calories
Step-by-step
- Basically mix everything up in a food processor and you're good to go. - See more at:
Adding whole dried herbs directly to a mayonnaise base without prior processing yields a coarse, speckled condiment that fails to release its aromatic properties into the emulsion. Dried chives and parsley require mechanical reduction to release their essential oils effectively into the surrounding fat matrix. Processing the dry ingredients first in a spice grinder pulverizes the large flakes of parsley and chives into a fine powder, ensuring the garlic powder, salt, and paprika distribute evenly throughout the mixture. When combining the pulverized dry blend with one cup of organic mayonnaise and half a cup of whole-milk yogurt, whisk vigorously until the mixture achieves a uniform pale green hue and a smooth, clinging viscosity.
If a food processor is unavailable for blending the dry spices, a clean mortar and pestle will achieve the necessary fine grind, though it requires an extra two minutes of manual friction to break down the dried chive stems. Once the base is mixed, incorporate one teaspoon of honey to balance the sharpness of the salt and garlic powder, then adjust the consistency by adding cold water one teaspoon at a time until the dressing pours slowly from a spoon. Store the finished dressing in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to seven days, allowing the dried herbs to fully hydrate and soften within the dairy base over the first twenty-four hours.
Pair this herbaceous condiment with crisp crudités like raw radishes and endive leaves, whose bitter profiles contrast sharply against the rich, creamy dairy base.
