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Creamy homemade dill pickle ranch dressing in a glass bowl with a spoonful lifted above, garnished with fresh dill on a marble countertop.

Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing

Dill pickle ranch dressing is creamy, tangy, and packed with bold pickle flavour. Made with fresh dill and ranch seasoning, it's perfect for salads, burgers, and dipping.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 1.5 Cups

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup dill pickle juice
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tbsp ranch seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1-2 tbsp milk if needed for thinning

Optional

  • Splash of hot sauce for a spicy version
  • Extra pickle juice for more tang
  • Extra chopped pickles for more texture

Instructions

  • Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, homemade ranch seasoning, fresh dill, garlic powder, and black pepper to a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
    glass bowl of homemade creamy ranch dressing.
  • Stir in the chopped dill pickles.
    glass bowl of creamy ranch dressing with chopped pickles on top.
  • If the dressing feels too thick, whisk in 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to develop. Serve as a salad dressing, burger sauce, sandwich spread, or dip for fries, chicken tenders, and fresh vegetables.
    mixed romaine salad with chopped pickles, red onion, cheddar cheese, fresh dill, and a creamy dill pickle ranch dressing.

Notes

I love using my homemade ranch seasoning in this recipe because it gives the dressing a fresher, more flavourful taste, but your favourite store-bought ranch seasoning will work, too.
Use dill pickles, not sweet pickles. Sweet pickles will completely change the flavour profile of the dressing.
Finely chop the pickles. Large chunks can make the dressing difficult to drizzle and spread evenly.
Don't skip the chill time. Even 30 minutes in the fridge helps the flavours blend and gives the dressing a much better overall taste.
Add extra liquid gradually. If you're thinning the dressing with milk or additional pickle juice, add a little at a time to avoid making it too runny.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Give it a quick stir before serving.
Taste before serving. Pickle brands and ranch seasonings vary, so a final taste test lets you adjust the tang, seasoning, or texture as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Batch | Calories: 740kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 72g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 2935mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3381IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 4mg
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