Ranch Dressing Mix

Ranch dressing mix is a dry seasoning blend, typically made from a combination of herbs like dill and parsley, spices such as garlic and onion powder, and sometimes dried buttermilk powder. Originating in the United States, it's designed to be mixed with ingredients like mayonnaise, sour cream, or buttermilk to create the popular creamy ranch dressing or dip.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a dry mix, it is very low in calories and macronutrients, with a single serving (about 1 teaspoon) providing roughly 5-10 calories. Its primary nutritional contribution is sodium and small amounts of minerals from the dried herbs and spices.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	130 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	480 mg
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	50 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Iron	0.2 mg
Vitamin A	100 IU
Vitamin C	0 mg
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.1 mcg

Per 2 tbsp (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, ranch dressing has become a ubiquitous American condiment, and the dry mix format offers a shelf-stable, customizable way to make it at home. Nutritionally, it allows for control over the final product's fat and sodium content compared to many pre-made bottled versions.