Description
This Tangy Pickle Juice Ranch Dressing is a zesty, creamy condiment perfect for adding vibrant flavor to your salads, sandwiches, and dips. Made with a blend of sour cream or Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and flavorful pickle juice, this dressing offers a delightful twist on classic ranch with herbs and spices that bring an herbal, slightly tangy kick to your dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cups sour cream or Greek yogurt (Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups pickle juice (from your favorite pickles)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon dried onion (onion powder as alternative)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley (optional: substitute or add chives)
- 1 tablespoon dill (dried or fresh)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine the base ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add 0.5 cups of sour cream or Greek yogurt along with 0.5 cups of mayonnaise. Stir gently to combine until smooth and creamy.
- Add pickle juice and mustard: Pour in 0.25 cups of pickle juice and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Whisk thoroughly to ensure the flavors blend evenly and the mixture becomes slightly tangy.
- Incorporate dried herbs and spices: Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of dried onion or onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of dried parsley, and 1 tablespoon of dill. Mix well until all the dried ingredients are fully incorporated and distributed.
- Season with salt: Add salt according to your taste preferences. Stir again to ensure seasoning is even.
- Chill before serving: For best flavor, cover the dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt as a lighter substitute for sour cream to reduce calories.
- Pickle juice from dill pickles works best for authentic tanginess.
- Fresh dill can be substituted for dried dill for a brighter flavor.
- Add chopped chives for an extra herbal note if desired.
- Keep refrigerated and use within one week for freshness.
