Karen’s Homemade Zesty Ranch Sauce and Dressing
Jul 27, 2017, Updated May 13, 2025
So much better than store-bought! Whisk these ingredients together – for a sauce… add some lemon juice for a dressing
My Homemade Zesty Ranch Dressing is super-easy to make, just whisk all ingredients together.
It’s creamy without being heavy, with a good herbal kick and a subtle garlic presence – grated Aged Gouda Cheese makes it special.
Make it into a dressing! ~ Simply add some fresh lemon juice and stir.
See the RECIPE: Lettuce Wrapped Chicken Burger with Zesty Ranch
No need to melt cheese on the burger – the Ranch Sauce has grated Aged Gouda Cheese grated in it!
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Karen
Karen’s Homemade Zesty Ranch Sauce and Dressing
So much better than store-bought! Whisk these ingredients together – for a sauce… add some lemon juice for a dressing
Equipment
- 1 medium sized bowl
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2/3 cups mayonnaise, (preferably without natural flavoring)
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons scallions, cleaned and dried, minced – whites & greens
- 1/4 teaspoon jalapeño, minced (a little more if you like spicy)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, cleaned and dried – minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, peeled and finely grated, or minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon pure cane sugar
- 3 tablespoons aged gouda cheese, coarsely grated
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together until well mixed. Store in a clean, glass container in the refrigerator. Will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
For Zesty Ranch Dressing:
- Whisk in a few tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, start with 2 tablespoons.
- Serve with: Lettuce Wrapped Chicken Burger with Zesty Ranch (See Recipe!)
- Chopped fresh chives can be added to the final Ranch too.
Notes
Recipe: Lettuce Wrapped Chicken Burger with Zesty Ranch
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of it’s author, Karen Sheer.
Nutrition
Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.04mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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An easy and yummy ranch. Great flavor, easy and didn’t think I would like the grated Gouda, but yes it is a delicious inclusion. Used as a dressing and dip for veggies.
Thank you Carla! Happy you thought the Ranch Dressing was yummy, and yes the grated gouda adds a nice element.
😀Karen