Ranch Dressing Recipes for International FIFA™ Fans: How to Make Ranch Dressing Two Ways for the Ranch Obsessed by Donna John

"Can I have a side of ranch?" If I only had a dollar for every time I heard that when going out to eat. Finding the best ranch salad dressing when eating out has become a habit of mine. If the restaurant makes their ranch homemade it will be on my salad. And I always have a bottle of ranch in the fridge for dipping and recipes (try my rosemary ranch marinated chicken).

The ranch obsession has gone to new heights, however, with the 2026 FIFA™ World Cup in the U.S. It's reported that the international soccer fans visiting the U.S. are going crazy for our ranch dressing. The TSA is humorously joking, reminding people heading home to check full-sized bottles of ranch dressing in their bags, unless they're satisfied with a 3.4-ounce bottle in their carry-ons. Instead of smuggling the ranch, wait until you get home and make homemade ranch dressing!

The best ranch salad dressing is homemade anyway. Here are two versions of homemade ranch dressing to try. One is a quick version when you're short on time or there's not a fresh herb within miles. The other takes a just a little more time but showcases those fresh, healthy herbs. My family loves both.

Use this ranch dressing on anything, from french fries (aka chips) to salads to chicken wings to pizza to burgers to ... Wonder what our international friends will use it on when they're back at home?

Pro Tip: Why not take home packets of a dry ranch salad dressing mix? They don't take up much room in the suitcase! 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6

For the quick ranch dressing you'll need:

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

Here's how you make it:

1. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use. 
2. Store the salad dressing in a salad dressing cruet, mason jar or airtight container.

For the fresh herbs ranch dressing you'll need:

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, chives, tarragon, etc.)
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

Here’s how you make it:

1. Whisk together the buttermilk, mayo, lemon juice and garlic.
2. Stir in the herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use. 

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