Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes Ranch Salad Dressing 3.6 (13) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 17, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Petrina Tinslay Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins We rate homemade ranch dressing over store bought, and you will too when you make our easy recipe. We're guessing you'll never go back to bottled after trying this infinitely tastier and better-for-you version. All you need to do is mix together buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Then whisk in garlic, thyme, and a pinch of cayenne. You can make a lower-fat version by swapping out the sour cream for Greek yogurt. Ingredients 1 cup buttermilk ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves ¼ small garlic clove, minced Pinch of cayenne pepper Coarse salt and ground pepper Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Whisk in thyme, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Rate it Print