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Illustrative photo: Whitney from Chicago, IL — CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Sauces & basics

Ranch sauce (ranch dressing)

A creamy American sauce made from buttermilk, mayonnaise and fresh herbs, born on the ranches of California. It is used both as a dip and as a salad dressing.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, crème fraîche and buttermilk until smooth.
  2. Add the onion, crushed garlic, chives, parsley and dill, then stir.
  3. Season with salt, pepper and a splash of lemon juice.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavours can blend.
  5. Adjust the texture with a little buttermilk if the sauce is too thick, then serve.

Variations and tips

Lighter version. Replace half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yoghurt.

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