This Buffalo Ranch Dressing is my new favorite dressing! It’s got the zing of ranch and the zip of Buffalo. Plus – it makes enough seasoning so you can make more delicious ranch dressing (with or without the Buffalo) later.
I started buying these salad kits and the Buffalo Ranch is my favorite! After buying it so many times, I decided to make my own Buffalo Ranch Dressing and it’s even better than store-bought (of course!) I also like to keep the dressing thick so I can use it for dipping too!
What’s in Buffalo Ranch Dressing?
First – you have to start with Ranch Dressing! I like to make my own seasoning mix and add it to mayo & sour cream. This gives me more flexibility in making it how I like it. Here’s what you need for the Ranch Seasoning Mix:
- Buttermilk powder
- Parsley
- Chives
- Onion Powder
- Dill Weed
- Garlic Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Black Pepper
Then, to make the dressing you’ll need:
- Ranch Seasoning Mix
- Duke’s Mayonnaise
- Sour Cream
- Buffalo Wing Sauce
- Milk
How do you make Buffalo Ranch Dressing?
Once you whisk together your dry ingredients – you’re all set to make your dressing.
- In a small mixing bowl, add mayo, sour cream and ranch seasoning mix
- Whisk together
- Add Buffalo Wing Sauce
- Mild spice level – 2 tbsp wing sauce
- Medium – 3 tbsp wing sauce
- Spicy – 4 tbsp wing sauce
- If you’re using this as a dip – stop there – it’s nice and thick!
- If you’re using this as a salad dressing, add milk 1-2 tbsp at a time until desired consistency
- Store in air-tight container in refrigerator
Tips, Tricks & FAQs
Whatever you like – whether it be Frank’s Red Hot or a Buffalo Wing Sauce that is a little creamier. I used Kroger brand wing sauce – I like it better.
Air-tight in a jar/bottle in the refrigerator
Up to 2 weeks
Mild – use 2 tbsp Buffalo sauce, Medium – 3 tbsp, Spicy – 4 tbsp
Sure! Hidden Valley comes in a jar you can buy – I always have that around too and add it to dishes all the time.
Sure! Just skip to the step where you just add in Buffalo Wing Sauce – 1 cup of ranch dressing with 3 tbsp Buffalo Wing Sauce – no milk needed.
This will make about 8 tablespoons of seasoning mix
2 tbsp of ranch seasoning makes 1 cup of dressing. So the seasoning mix will make 4 cups of ranch dressing. I recommend just making 1 cup at a time unless you have an event.
What goes with Buffalo Ranch Dressing
- Air Fryer Smoked Sausage
- Copycat Tom + Chee Grilled Cheese Salad
- Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers
- Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos Wrapped in Bacon
- Jalapeno Fries
Other Buffalo-flavored Dishes
- Buffalo Chicken Cheese Fries
- Copycat Cheesecake Factory Buffalo Blasts
- Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
- Buffalo Cheddar Chicken
- Buffalo Chicken Salad
Buffalo Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 2 tbsp Buttermilk powder
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp dried chives
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp dill weed
- 1 tbsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp black pepper
Buffalo Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup Duke's Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 3 tbsp buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tbsp milk for a more pourable dressing
Instructions
Ranch Seasoning Mix
- Mix together all dry Ranch Seasoning ingredients
- Whisk together
- Store in a jar for up to 3 months
Buffalo Ranch Dressing
- In a small mixing bowl, mix together mayo, sour cream, 2 tbsp ranch seasoning and 3 tbsp buffalo wing sauce
- Whisk together
- If you're using as a salad dressing, add milk 1-2 tbsp at a time and whisk to thin the dressing
- If you want a milder dressing, use 2 tbsp Buffalo. Spicier? use 4 tbsp
- Place dressing in an air tight jar and store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks
Rachna says
Buffalo and ranch are two of my favorite flavors. So I am guessing that this dressing is super tasty. Will try it out soon.
Kristen Wood says
Oh my goodness, this is so delicious!
Jacqueline Debono says
Homemade dips and sauces are usually so much better and healthier than ready store bought. This buffalo ranch dressing would be so good with chicken salad!
Beth says
Yummy! This sounds perfect and very delicious for salads especially my daughter’s favorite salad buffalo chicken! Can’t wait to make this and share this recipe with her!
Jack Benjamin says
Hi there,
I came across your article on “What’s in Buffalo Ranch Dressing?” and I must say it was very informative. As someone who enjoys cooking and trying out new recipes, your post gave me a good idea of how to make my own buffalo ranch dressing.
I appreciate how you broke down the ingredients for both the Ranch seasoning mix and the dressing itself. It’s great that you included buttermilk powder in the seasoning mix, as it’s not something that many people would think to add. I also like that you suggested making the seasoning mix from scratch, as this gives people the opportunity to customize it to their liking.
The addition of buffalo wing sauce to the dressing is a fantastic idea. It adds a nice kick of heat and flavor that pairs well with the creaminess of the dressing. I’m excited to try making this at home and will definitely be using your recipe as a guide.
Thank you for sharing this recipe and for explaining the ingredients so clearly. Your article was a joy to read and has inspired me to get creative in the kitchen. Keep up the great work!