You can buy any old Ranch dressing, but Hidden Valley Ranch Mix is useful for so many other things, and many other recipes. You don’t have to buy from Amazon, you can make it at home. Recreate the beloved Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing/Dip with this easy-to-follow copycat recipe.
Hidden Valley Ranch Mix for Dressing or Dip
Made with pantry staples like saltine crackers, parsley flakes, and a blend of flavorful herbs and spices, this homemade mix can keep for up to a year, and can be used to create a creamy dressing or a delicious dip.
Ingredients
- 15 saltine crackers ((UK:Doriano Italian Crackers))
- 2 cups parsley flakes (dry minced)
- 1⁄2 cup onion (dry minced)
- 2 tablespoons dill (dry minced)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon onion salt
- 1⁄4 cup onion powder
- 1⁄4 cup garlic salt
- 1⁄4 cup garlic powder
Instructions
- Crush crackers through blender on high speed until powdered.
- Add parsley, minced onions and dill weed. Blend until powdered. Put into bowl.
- Stir in onion salt, garlic salt, onion powder and garlic powder.
- Put into container with tight-fitting lid.
Notes
To USE MIX:
- Combine 1 Tbsp. above mix, 1 c. mayo. and 1 c. buttermilk. Makes 1 pint.
- Add 1 Tbsp. of above mix to 1 container of sour cream and use this as a dip.
Source: Gloria Pitzer, Recipe Detective
Additional Resources
Explore our FAQs and resource links below for even more information.
Divi Meetup 2019, San Francisco
Related Articles
Money Transfers Compared: Best ways to send money to USA or the UK
PayPal, Western Union, Wise and Bank exchange rates compared when sending money abroad.
Low-cost International Calling – Using Skype for Long Distance
Skype can be a useful option for cheap international calls abroad, with an option of of virtual local US number for your stateside family.
Five Things You Need to Know About US Expat Taxes for 2016
Expat taxes bring confusing laws, deductions, credits and qualifying factors, things change from year to year. Here’s your 2016 update.