Ranch Dip: Recipe

I have to admit that I have only had ranch dressing form a bottle, and even that only a few times. But my niece loves it, and I thought it would be great to have a homemade version. If you want to use it as a salad dessing, simply add more buttermilk until it reaches the desired consistency. This, a thicker version serves as a great chicken wing dip.

Ingredients for the Ranch Dip Recipe:

• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup finely diced or grated red onion
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped celery leaves
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• Kosher salt and finely ground black pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Place all the ingredients in a medium-size mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
2. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving and up to 8 hrs.

Makes 1 1/2 cup