If you love ranch dressing and can’t get enough pickles, this Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing may become your new favorite. It’s creamy, tangy, and bursting with dill pickle flavor, and it takes just 5 minutes to make. Use it to dress salads, as a dip for vegetables and fries, or spread it on sandwiches and burgers for an instant flavor boost.
Bring bold pickle flavor to creamy ranch dressing
While developing a homemade version of a popular chicken sandwich, I wanted a sauce that would intensify the sandwich’s dill pickle personality. This Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing was the perfect solution: it layers creamy mayonnaise and buttermilk with tangy dill relish and ranch seasoning to create a savory, pickle-forward sauce.
Once I tried it on the sandwich, I started spooning it on salads, dipping fries in it, and spreading it on burgers. It’s simple to make, and its bright pickle note plays well with so many foods.
Ingredients
This easy dill pickle ranch recipe uses just four main ingredients: mayonnaise, dill pickle relish (not sweet relish), ranch seasoning mix, and buttermilk. If you prefer, whole milk can be substituted for buttermilk for a milder tang.
Instructions
Making dill pickle ranch is quick and straightforward: combine the ingredients and stir until smooth. Chill briefly if you prefer a colder dressing, then serve. It’s ready in about five minutes.
Ways to serve it
- Dip it. Use this pickle ranch as a dip for raw vegetables, roasted vegetables, french fries, tater tots, pizza slices, or chicken tenders.
- Toss it. Toss about 4 cups of chopped romaine or mixed greens with 1/4 cup of this dressing for a quick, tangy salad. Add tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and croutons for texture and color.
- Spread it. Spread the dressing on sandwiches, burgers, wraps, or a fried chicken sandwich to add a creamy pickle punch. It also makes a tasty condiment for deli sandwiches and sliders.
Pickle Ranch Dressing
16 ounces
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup dill pickle relish (not sweet relish)
- ½ cup buttermilk or whole milk
- 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Combine the mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, buttermilk (or milk), and ranch seasoning in a mixing bowl.
- Stir until the dressing is smooth and evenly mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Give it a quick stir before serving if separation occurs.
Notes
- To add heat: stir in 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Make it thicker: reduce the buttermilk slightly or use full-fat mayonnaise for a richer texture.
- Make it milder: substitute whole milk for buttermilk to reduce tang.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories: 112 kcal (6%) · Carbohydrates: 3 g (1%) · Protein: 0.5 g (1%) · Fat: 11 g (17%) · Sodium: 313 mg (13%)
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More salad dressings
Try other easy homemade dressings to vary your salads and sandwiches: chili lime, honey mustard, Thai peanut, or avocado lime are all simple to make and pair well with different cuisines and ingredients.
Chili Lime Dressing
Honey Mustard Dressing
Thai Peanut Dressing
