Homemade Ranch Seasoning Powder With Dried Herbs 

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This ranch seasoning powder is one of the easiest and most versatile seasoning mixes to make! Since this is a dried mix, you can make it in bulk and it’s ready to be used in endless applications. If you need a quick dipping sauce, marinade or salad dressing, just mix with a few other ingredients and you’re ready to go. 

Ingredients In Ranch Seasoning

This recipe consists of dried herbs and seasonings including parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder and sea salt. While you can use some fresh options, this recipe specifically calls to use dried ingredients. This allows you to keep all the ingredients mixed together so you can make a delicious side, appetizer, marinade or snack at a moment’s notice. This is a great mix to make in bulk so you can scoop any amount anytime you need it. 

Serving Ranch Seasoning

It’s most common for ranch seasoning to be made into a dip for veggie trays, salad dressing or a marinade. All three of these delicious condiments can be made with combinations of the seasoning mix and yogurt, mayonnaise, milk, cream cheese and sour cream. Depending on what consistency you’re looking for, you’re just a few steps away from making something delicious.

Other Ways To Use Ranch Seasoning

If you want to get even more creative, there are a few more ways you can use this ranch seasoning mix all on its own! I suggest sprinkling it over some crispy potatoes or fries for a delicious side. You can also sprinkle it on some chicken before frying or grilling to have a delicious dinner. Lastly, you can make some ranch flavored popcorn or snack mix by using some butter to make the seasoning stick. 

If you use this seasoning to make a snack mix with pretzels and rye chips and such, I recommend tossing the snack mix with melted butter and the seasoning. After your snack mix is fully coated to your liking, bake in a low oven for a few minutes. This will help the seasoning stick to make a better snack!

Shelf Life of Homemade Ranch Seasoning

Since this ranch seasoning is made with dry spices, it will technically not “go bad”. However, it’s best to use this mix within 3-6 months for the best quality. If you’re storing it in an airtight container in a cool and dry place, you will certainly see this seasoning blend maintain freshness for 6-12 months.

If the seasoning blend starts to clump, your seasonings have likely been exposed to some moisture. Adding some cornstarch should reduce or prevent any caking from happening. I recommend adding 1/4 teaspoon or less to a double batch of seasoning mix.

Ingredients and Tools

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2 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Dried dill

2 tsp Dried Parsley

¼ tsp Celery seed (optional but recommended)

1 tsp Onion Powder

¼ tsp Salt – I like to use Redmond Real Salt for the extra minerals

2 pinches Black Pepper

Measuring Cups and Spoons

Small whisk or spoon

Airtight storage container with lid

Directions

Mix all ingredients in a storage container until everything is evenly incorporated.

Secure the air tight lid and store in a cool dry place until use. Use within 6-12 months.

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Ranch Dip FAQ:

What is in Ranch Seasoning?

This ranch seasoning powder is one of the easiest and most versatile seasoning mixes to make! Since this is a dried mix, you can make it in bulk and it’s ready to be used in endless applications. If you need a quick dipping sauce, marinade or salad dressing, just mix with a few other ingredients and you’re ready to go.

Can I swap the dried herbs for fresh?

While you can use fresh options, this recipe calls to use dried ingredients. If you use fresh, be sure to adjust the amount of herbs used.

Can I mix the dried ingredients in bulk to use later? 

Yes! Mixing a bulk about at once allows you to save time and just scoop some out when you need it. 

How to Serve with Ranch Dip?

Most commonly, ranch seasoning is made into a dip for a veggie tray, salad dressing or as a marinade. All three of these delicious condiments can be made with combinations of the seasoning mix and yogurt, mayonnaise, milk, cream cheese and sour cream. Depending on what consistency you’re looking for, you’re just a few steps away from making something delicious.

Can I use this Ranch Seasoning Powder in other ways?

If you want to get even more creative, there are a few more ways you can use this ranch seasoning mix all on its own! I suggest sprinkling it over some crispy potatoes or fries for a delicious side. You can also sprinkle it on some chicken before frying or grilling to have a delicious dinner. Lastly, you can make some ranch flavored popcorn or snack mix by using some butter to make the seasoning stick. 

If you use this seasoning to make a snack mix with pretzels and rye chips and such, I recommend tossing the snack mix with melted butter and the seasoning. After your snack mix is fully coated to your liking, bake in a low oven for a few minutes. This will help the seasoning stick to make a better snack!

What’s the Shelf Life Of Homemade Ranch Seasoning?

Since this ranch seasoning is made with dry spices, it will technically not “go bad”. However, it’s best to use this mix within 3-6 months for the best quality. If you’re storing it in an airtight container in a cool and dry place, you will certainly see this seasoning blend maintain freshness for 6-12 months.

If the seasoning blend starts to clump, your seasonings have likely been exposed to some moisture. Adding some cornstarch should reduce or prevent any caking from happening. I recommend adding 1/4 teaspoon or less to a double batch of seasoning mix.

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