Quick Homemade Ranch Seasoning: 6-Ingredient DIY Dry Mix

Homemade Ranch Seasoning for Dip or Dressing

If you’re craving that classic cool flavor of ranch seasoning, this homemade dry blend is the perfect DIY seasoning mix. In just 5 minutes, you’ll have a versatile powder ready to transform salads, veggies, and dips with zero preservatives.

This ranch powder for dressings and dips is so easy to make at home with just six ingredients. Use it to make a tasty ranch dressing or sour cream dip!

Prep Time: 5 m | Total Time: 5 m | Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients for Ranch Seasoning

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme

How to Make Homemade Ranch Seasoning

1. Gather all your fresh, dried herbs and spices and measure them accurately.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together parsley, seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme until evenly mixed.
3. Transfer your DIY ranch seasoning to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dark pantry for up to 6 months.
4. For a classic ranch dip, stir 2 tablespoons of mix into 1 cup of sour cream or Greek yogurt. For dressing, blend with buttermilk and mayo to taste.

Tips & Variations

• Make it spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or paprika.
• Herb swap: Use dill or chives instead of parsley for a fresh twist.
• Low sodium: Swap seasoned salt for garlic salt or reduce to ½ teaspoon.

Serving Suggestions

• Drizzle over crisp garden salad as a zesty dressing.
• Stir into roasted potato wedges for a flavorful coating.
• Use as a marinade rub for chicken, fish, or tofu.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 1 kcal
• Carbs: 0 g | Fiber: 0 g | Protein: 0 g
• Sodium: 77 mg
• Fat: 0 g

Storytime: A busy weeknight drove me to create this quick blend—no store-bought packets, no fillers. Now it’s my go-to secret weapon in the kitchen!

Enjoy your DIY ranch seasoning.