I might not be the healthiest eater in the whole world. Okay, I most definitely am not, but I do try. I try to make simple changes, because little things add up. Just like little changes can make a difference in other areas of your life, little changes in the way you eat can make a big change over time. How long it takes: 5 minutes Equipment you’ll need: small jar or container Servings: makes ½ cup I now make homemade taco seasoning and it’s so much better AND it’s so easy to make! That philosophy trickled into homemade fajita seasoning (similar to taco seasoning but with a bit of brown sugar), beef stew seasoning, and mild curry powder (the secret ingredient in my copycat Panera squash soup). I now have 18 seasoning mix recipes and I keep on adding to the list! It seemed about time for me to add a homemade ranch seasoning mix to the list! Nearly everyone loves ranch dressing, right? This reduced fat ranch dressing is one of my favorite ways to use an abundance of fresh summer herb but I wanted to have something on hand that I could quickly mix up, something similar to the packages of ranch seasoning that you can buy.
About This Ranch Seasoning
Skip the packet. If you take a look at the ingredients in a packet of ranch seasoning, you’ll notice lots of long words. It usually contains preservatives, and a variety of other things. I like the idea of keeping things natural, don’t you? Wherever you’d use a packet of ranch dressing mix, you can also use this mixture. Uses pantry ingredients. You probably have all the ingredients you need on hand in your spice cabinet, with the possible exception of dry buttermilk powder. You’ll also need dried herbs (parsley, chives, and dill), onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
How To Use Ranch Seasoning
It’s so versatile! You can use it to make ranch dressing, ranch dip (or jalapeño ranch), southwestern orzo salad, ranch pasta salad, and so much more! It’s a natural with any kind of potatoes: sprinkle it on baked potatoes with a little sour cream, mix with olive oil to season roast potatoes, or make the dressing and dip your french fries in it. I love the ideas for ranch dressing mix at Taste Of Home’s 38 Recipes That Start With Ranch Dressing Mix!
Storage Tips
This recipe makes about a half cup. If you feel that it’s something you’ll use frequently, I’d encourage you to make a double batch. Store it in a jar with a tight-fitting lid or another airtight container. I usually refrigerate ranch seasoning mix. It will keep for up to year. Refer to the Use By date on the buttermilk.
