Vegetarian Ranch Seasoning Mix
That classic tangy, herby flavor you love on salads, veggies, and dips is shockingly easy to recreate at home with just a whisk and a handful of pantry staples. Dried buttermilk powder is the secret weapon here — it delivers that signature creamy, slightly tart backbone without any actual liquid dairy, making it shelf-stable and endlessly versatile. Garlic powder, onion powder, dill, and chives do the heavy lifting on flavor, while a pinch of dried mustard adds just enough subtle depth to make this taste like something far more complex than a two-minute mix. Store-bought seasoning packets often sneak in additives, anti-caking agents, or mystery "natural flavors," so blending your own means you know exactly what's going in. Stir it into sour cream or Greek yogurt for a quick dip, shake it over roasted potatoes, or use it to season a salad dressing from scratch. Stored in an airtight jar, it keeps for up to three months — which means you can batch it once and reach for it all season long.
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8 servings
- 3 tbsp dried buttermilk powder
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried chives
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp dried mustard
- ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the dried buttermilk powder, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, salt, black pepper, dried mustard, and paprika, if using, in a small bowl and whisk until evenly blended.
- 2
Transfer the mix to an airtight jar or container. Store at room temperature for up to 3 months.