Probiotic Ranch Dressing and Dip

Ranch dressing is a staple item in our household. We use it as a salad dressing, as a dip for veggie sticks and homemade pizza, and as a sandwich condiment. But storebought ranch dressing is loaded with unhealthy soy/canola oil, with a dash of MSG. No thank you!

Fortunately, homemade ranch dressing is easy to make and much healthier! Here's the recipe I've used for 10+ years, based on sour cream, raw milk kefir, and organic spices. The milk kefir adds wonderful flavor and a good dose of healthy probiotics to this ranch dressing.

A note about herbs and spices: Did you know that most dried herbs and spices have been irradiated? That means their nutrients have been degraded and they may contain toxins produced by radiation. Not for my family! I purposely buy organic herbs and spices, which are not allowed to be radiated.

Probiotic Ranch Dressing and Dip

• 1 cup full-fat sour cream

• 1/2 cup raw milk kefir (buttermilk or plain whole milk yogurt could be substituted, but milk kefir gives the best flavor and nutrition)

• 1 Tb fresh lemon or lime juice (a lemon reamer works great for getting more juice from every lemon)

• 1 med garlic clove, pressed (or substitute 1/4 tsp garlic powder)

• 1/2 tsp dried parsley

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 3/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

• 1/4 tsp dried dill

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl or 2-cup measuring cup. (Putting all of the ingredients into a 2-cup measuring cup saves on having to dirty many different measuring cups.) Whisk or stir well to combine. 

2. If desired, you can add a little extra kefir to make a thinner consistency.

3. If possible, make this dressing at least an hour before it will be consumed, so the flavors have a chance to meld.

4. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.  This ranch dressing will keep for at least a week. If separation occurs, just give it a quick stir before using it. 

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