Roasted Garlic Ranch Dressing

Elevate your favorite dishes with the rich, savory creaminess of Roasted Garlic Ranch Dressing—a homemade twist on a classic flavor. This recipe features roasted garlic as its star ingredient, infusing the dressing with a deep, caramelized sweetness that perfectly complements the tangy buttermilk and zesty lemon juice. Fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and chives add a burst of garden-fresh flavor, while a blend of mayonnaise and sour cream ensures a luxuriously smooth texture. Perfect as a salad dressing, a dip for crisp veggies, or a flavorful drizzle over sandwiches and wraps, this dressing is as versatile as it is irresistible. Best of all, it comes together in just 40 minutes and tastes even better after chilling, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Once you’ve tried this elevated ranch, you’ll never want store-bought again!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 whole Garlic bulb
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Slice off the top of the garlic bulb to expose the cloves and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

Step 3

Wrap the garlic bulb in aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden.

Step 4

Allow the roasted garlic to cool, then squeeze the soft cloves out of their skins into a medium mixing bowl.

Step 5

Mash the roasted garlic into a paste using a fork.

Step 6

Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, parsley, dill, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the garlic.

Step 7

Whisk together until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.

Step 8

Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a dressing for salads, a dip for veggies, or a sauce for sandwiches and wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	719.3 grams (719.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2522

Total Fat 237.10g	304%
Saturated Fat 50.90g	255%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.60g
Cholesterol 364mg	121%
Sodium 2031mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 98.50g	36%
Dietary Fiber 2.40g	9%
Total Sugars 22.40g
Protein 17.60g	35%

Vitamin D 63IU	317%
Calcium 626mg	48%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 607mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 82.1%

Protein: 2.7%

Carbs: 15.2%