I remember a day when I thought Hidden Valley Ranch dressing tasted good. Then, I was introduced to fresh, homemade ranch dressing and I was immediately hooked. I experimented and came up with a recipe that suits my taste buds and I hope you all enjoy it as well. It’s delicious on salads, for a veggie dip, with French fries and even on sandwiches. Plus, if you make it with kefir and homemade mayo, it’s a probiotic dressing! Can’t feel guilty about eating that!
Better Than Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
1 cup mayonnaise (preferably homemade)
1 cup plain homemade kefir (or buttermilk)
1 tbsp. minced chives
1 teaspoon dried chopped onions
1 teaspoon dill
1 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspooon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper (I use white pepper) to taste
Mix all of the ingredients together by hand or in a food processor. It can be eaten right away, but it tastes better when it has had time for the flavors to blend together. This will keep in the fridge for about a week — if it lasts that long! Also, feel free to play with the measurements on the spices. If you like it a little more dilly or oniony, add more! 
This recipe is part of Real Food Wednesdays!
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Mmmm..that sounds tasty! I’d like to try it on a salad with mixed greens and fresh tomatoes from the garden *when they are in season) – I’ll definitely give it a try!
Nothing beats a healthy salad with a good dose of ranch dressing!!!
I think I’m a ranch addict. It’s hard for me not to put it on everything I eat … well, not EVERYTHING, but close! 
This sounds really good. Commercial salad dressings are so unhealthy with the cheap oils that are used, even the organic ones. Always appreciate new homemande recipes, thanks.
I hear ya! I have completely given up on dressings at the store. Especially once I realized just how easy it is to make your own! I love ranch dressing. I’d eat it on everything if I could!
I also make my own Ranch dressing! Our recipes are similar, but I don’t add dill (my husband doesn’t care for it). Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Lisa
I love the dill! I am a dill freak! My hubby’s not a fan of ranch dressing period, so more for me, right???
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment! I’m am going to head over to your blog right now!
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I made this yesterday, and I have to say a big thank you for sharing this recipe! It is delicious! Usually I want to tweek and change a recipe to suit my taste, but I will leave this one as is! Thank you so much!
Hi Mendy – Thank you for your kind words! I am just like you — I can never leave a recipe alone, so I take that as a huge compliment that you made it as is! Thank you!
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Would you be able to use fresh onion and garlic in this do you think? Or even fermented garlic?
Both would taste great!