This homemade ranch seasoning mix takes just 5 minutes to make. Raid your spice cabinet for 5 ingredients and keep it a dry mix or make a dip or salad dressing.
If you’ve tried my ranch dressing recipe (it’s seriously the best) you’ll love this idea for a dry spice mix with all of the same flavors. Plus I’ll show you how to turn this into that dressing or make a dip with it.
You can also use this seasoning to flavor baked or grilled chicken, air fryer ranch potatoes, and other vegetables or make a crispy snack with chickpeas.
Try my salt-free fajita seasoning next and browse my spice mix category for more made from scratch seasoning blends.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for exact amounts.
- dried herbs: you’ll need parsley, dill, and chives.
- spices: garlic powder and onion powder.
- optional: Most store-bought ranch seasoning packets (like the Hidden Valley Ranch one) contain buttermilk powder for the classic tangy flavor. This isn’t an ingredient I keep on hand, but I do keep nutritional yeast (for the B12!). Nutritional yeast isn’t the same as milk powder, but it does have a savory kind of umami flavor. You can leave this out with no worries and just use the dried herbs and spices and still get that ranch flavor.
Substitutions
Dip or dressing: if you want to make a dip or salad dressing with this dry seasoning mix, substitute dairy-free or vegan ingredients where needed.
My ranch dressing recipe calls for mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, sour cream, and milk to thin it.
Use vegan mayonnaise if needed (I like Hellman’s vegan mayo). Substitute both the Greek yogurt and sour cream for coconut yogurt (I like the one by Riviera).
Use dairy-free milk like almond milk or oat milk for a completely dairy-free version.
Instructions
Prep Tips
- Add all of the ingredients to the jar. Alternatively, you can stir or whisk the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add the lid and shake to combine.
That’s it, it’s done. Seriously.
Use it as is or try a dip or dressing below.
Make ranch dip with this ranch seasoning mix
Add 2 tablespoons of the ranch seasoning mix to a combination of:
- 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- a teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Use dairy-free or vegan products where needed.
Store in the fridge in a container with a lid for about a week.
Make ranch dressing with this ranch seasoning mix
Add 2 tablespoons of the ranch seasoning mix to:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Mix well and then thin it out with a 1/4 to a 1/2 cup of milk until you reach the consistency you like.
Use dairy-free or vegan products where needed.
Store in the fridge in a container with a lid for about a week.
Tips for making homemade seasoning mixes
- Double or triple the ingredients to make a big batch and make dinner prep easier.
- I like to make all of my seasoning mixes without salt so that I can season as needed in recipes.
What to use ranch seasoning for
There are so many great ways to use this dairy-free ranch seasoning for everyday meal prep. Toss the mix on French fries or potatoes before baking.
Coat chicken cutlets or strips with oil and ranch mix for a flavorful baked or grilled chicken dinner. Coat chickpeas in the mix for a fun snack. Or make a homemade ranch dip or dressing for salad.
Try my ranch dressing recipe or this jalapeno ranch dressing.
Storage
Store the spice mix in an airtight container with a lid. I prefer to use a small glass jar and I typically have several of my spice mixes made at a time. When stored properly, dried seasoning mixes last about a year.
FAQs
Most store-bought ranch seasoning packets contain buttermilk powder for flavor and aren’t dairy-free. This recipe is dairy-free.
Ranch Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 2 teaspoons dried chives
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a jar.
- Add the lid and shake to combine.
Video
Notes
Nutritional information is an estimate. Values vary based on products used. Read our full Nutrition Disclaimer.
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Love that you include recipes for spice/herb seasoning mixes. This makes all the difference. (Store bought packets often include unwanted ingredients)
Thanks
You’re welcome Star! I prefer homemade spice mixes for that reason also, and I have many more recipes for popular spice and seasoning mixes. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Jacqueline