how do you make ranch dressing like the restraunts do?

Question

I don' t like store bought hidden valley or wishbone the one at restraunts is always thinner in cosistency and more tangy can you help me . also how long can I keep it in the fridge after I make it?

Answer 1

I am the same as you. I think it is similar if you get the hidden valley ranch powder packet and make it with buttermilk. That way it is runny like the restaurants.

Answer 2

Many groceries stores carry a powdered version of Ranch Dressing. Then you can add mayonaise or sour cream to make it the consistence you desire. In fact this was the only version for years before Ranch came out in a bottle.

Answer 3

Most restaurants use a food service company when buying the products consumed by their customers. Find a restaurant where you like the dressing, and ask the manager who their supplier is. You may be able to buy some from either the restaurant or the supplier, but be aware that they buy it by the gallon, not the pint. Commercial food service companies to not sell small sizes of anything!

Answer 4

Most restaurants buy pre-made dressing from their suppliers, which is not all that different from what you get in the store. Better places buy packets of spice mix which they prepare with fresh buttermilk. You an also make it from scratch - one recipe is at
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/10/Ranch_Dressing46772.shtml
(there are certainly others out there).

I wouldn't keep it longer than a week in the fridge.

Answer 5

Ranch Dressing #1

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION:
Mix all ingredients thoroughly, cover and let it set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.

RANCH SALAD DRESSING #2

2 c. plain low fat yogurt
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. monosodium glutamate
1 tsp. dried minced onion
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. dried dill weed
1/2 tsp. celery salt

Mix all ingredients together. Refrigerate for 1 hour to blend flavors. Use as dip for raw vegetables or salad dressing. Makes 2 1/4 cups.

Answer 6

if you buy the powdered hidden valley mix and add mayo or sour cream it makes a world of differences. that's actually what we've used at the 4 restaurants i've worked at.

Answer 7

try these sites and you can probably make it homemade.
www.recipezaar.com
www.allrecipes.com
www.cooks.com
P.S. ya know who has a GREAT bottled Ranch dressing? MARIES and T. MARZETTI. It is in the refrigerated section by the bags of fresh salad. Try those if you haven't.

Answer 8

Try this website.

http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/home.asp

It should have a few ranch recipes. Good luck