Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning (Copycat) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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My reverse-engineered recipe for this popular packaged dressing mix yields 6 batches. You can actually substitute chicken bouillon granules for vegetable bouillon granules, if you're not serving vegetarians. Xanthan gum, an emulsifier, is sold in health food stores. Ingredients:
6 tablespoons cultured dry buttermilk (saco brand) |
2 tablespoons vegetable bouillon granules |
4 teaspoons garlic powder |
4 teaspoons onion powder |
4 teaspoons powdered sugar |
1 tablespoon accent seasoning |
1 tablespoon butter buds |
1 tablespoon dried chives |
1 teaspoon lemon pepper |
1 teaspoon mustard powder |
1 1/2 teaspoons citric acid |
1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1 1/4 teaspoons xanthan gum |
1/4 teaspoon paprika |
1 teaspoon dried chives |
1 teaspoon dried dill |
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley |
Directions:
1. WHISK all of the SPICE MILL INGREDIENTS into a medium bowl.
2. FUNNEL half of mixture into a clean spice mill or coffee grinder; MILL for 5 seconds.
3. TRANSFER mixture to a resealable container; REPEAT milling procedure with remaining mixture.
4. ADD the SHAKE-IN HERBS to milled mixture in container; SEAL the container; SHAKE until thoroughly blended.
5. STORE tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
6. FOR A SALAD DRESSING: In a bowl, combine 1 cup whole milk with 1 cup mayonnaise and 3 tablespoons of this seasoning. Mix well. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes to thicken. Stir before serving.
7. FOR A CREAMIER SALAD DRESSING: In a bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 milk, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 3 tablespoons of this seasoning. Mix well. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes. Stir before serving.
8. FOR A CHIP DIP: In a bowl, combine 16 ounces sour cream with 3 tablespoons of this seasoning. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes. Stir before serving.
9. FOR A VEGETABLE DIP: In a bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream and 1 cup mayonnaise with 3 tablespoons of this dressing. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes. Stir before serving.
10. SERVE and enjoy!
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