Homemade Cucumber Ranch Dressing Mix Recipes

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING MIX

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 4 batches (about 3/4 cup)., For salad dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk and 3 tablespoons mix. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield: about 2 cups., For dip: In a small bowl, combine sour cream and 3 tablespoons mix. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with assorted crackers and fresh vegetables.

HOMEMADE RANCH SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk all ingredients to combine. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.Notes:1. When you purchase buttermilk powder at the store, it is found on the shelf, often in the baking section or near the powdered milk. 2. Storage: the brand of buttermilk powder I use (Saco) recommends refrigerating the powder once opened. In my experience, the powder stores for at least 2 months in the refrigerator, as long as you keep it in powder form. If you mix the powder with sour cream or other liquid products, use within 5 days.

HOMEMADE CUCUMBER RANCH DRESSING MIX

Steps:

• 1. Put all ingredients in food processor and process until blended and powdered. This comes out a bit thinner because of the lack of preservatives and fillers. I mix it with 3/4 cp mayo or sour cream to 1/4 cup milk and 3 tablespoons of the mix.
• 2. Try more or less to your liking! NOTE- you may add 1/4 tspn to this dressing of xanthan gum to thicken it as the recipes is thin. Instead of using xanthan gum I just use a little more mayo and less milk! I dont care for using additives
• 3. If you don't have dehydrated cucumber you can finely dice fresh cucumber (its better that way!)

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle on the salt and mash it into a paste with a fork.
• In a bowl, combine the garlic paste, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, dill, chives, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, vinegar, paprika, cayenne and hot sauce. Add the buttermilk to desired consistency and mix to combine, tasting frequently and adjusting seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving, thinning with more buttermilk if needed.

SUMMER TIME CUCUMBER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mash cream cheese, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix together in a bowl with a fork until smooth; chill for at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
• About 10 minutes before serving, remove cream cheese mixture from refrigerator and let stand to soften. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each slice of cocktail rye bread, top each with a cucumber slice, and sprinkle with dill.

CREAMY CUCUMBER DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and refrigerate until chilled.

CUCUMBER RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir together cucumber, shallot, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, cayenne, parsley, and chives in a medium bowl. Season with additional salt and cayenne, if desired.

WASABI CUCUMBER RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Get Blending! After chopping your veggies, add all the above ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.
• The dressing will thicken after spending a little time in the fridge and you can also add 1-2 tablespoons of greek yogurt to thicken immediately. I like my dressings a bit more runny since they cover more ground (aka veggies!) that way. Enjoy!

CUCUMBER RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• Slice cucumbers and place in a bowl. Cover with cold water and give a good sprinkling of salt. Place in refrigerator for a couple of hours to soak. This will keep the cucumbers firm. Drain water. Add onions, and toss with ranch dressing. (You can use any ranch you want, I make it with fat free, and it makes this salad nice and light!) Give it a sprinkle of pepper and you're all done!!

RANCH DRESSING MIX PLUS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine first 8 ingredients; mix well.
• Store in airtight container in a cool dry place. YIELD: 3 cups mix (enough to make 24 batches of ranch salad dressing). For Ranch Salad Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of mix with mayonnaise and buttermilk.
• Refrigerate until serving.
• For Thousand Island Dressing: Add chili sauce and pickle relish to 1 cup prepared ranch dressing.
• For Cucumber Dressing: Add cucumber and celery seed to 1 cup of prepared ranch salad dressing.

CUCUMBER RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir together cucumber, shallot, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, sugar, cayenne, parsley, scallions and dill, if using, in a bowl. Add additional salt and cayenne if needed.
• The dressing can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Enjoy!