This Copycat Hidden Valley Ranch Mix is one of the most popular homemade mix recipes around here and it’s easy to see why.
Everyone loves it and you’ll love how easy it is to make your own ranch dressing from this homemade ranch mix.

Learning about this Copycat Hidden Valley Mix has been one of the highlights of my cooking career.
My family LOVES this stuff!
If you have kids at home, chances are you go through a blot of ranch dressing. My grandson loves to dip all of the things in ranch dressing.
This Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning is so easy to make yourself.
There are a ton of recipes out there that call for ranch seasoning, so it helps to make up a big batch to have on hand when you need it.
Plus it makes the creamiest Ranch dressing that you can add to the top of a salad, or dip chicken nuggets and French fries in.
Ingredients Needed to Make Homemade Ranch Mix
- Dry Buttermilk
- Dried Parsley Flakes
- Minced Onions
- Dill Weed
- Garlic Salt
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Sugar
- Pepper
Expert Tips
- Using a food processor or blender to mix your ingredients will give the best results.
- You can mix by hand in a bowl if you have no other option. You’ll want to make sure you do the best you can to combine all of the ingredients thoroughly when mixing by hand.
How to Make Your Own Ranch Mix
Step 1: Add all of the ingredients into a bowl, food processor or blender.
Step 2: Blend in food processor or blender until thoroughly combined and well mixed.
Step 3: Store ranch mixture in and airtght container. I like to use a mason jar.
Whenever a recipe calls for a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning, you can use 2 TBSP of this homemade ranch seasoning instead.
How to Make Ranch Salad Dressing:
- 4 Servings – 2 1/2 tsp dressing mix, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/4 cup mayonnaise.
- 8 Servings – 1 1/2 TBSP dressing mix, 1/2 cup milk,1/2 cup mayonnaise.
- 16 Servings – 3 TBSP dressing mix, 1 cup milk, 1 cup mayonnaise.
Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Step 2: Cover and refrigerate. Stir before serving.
Homemade Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing stays fresh 3-4 weeks.
Hidden Valley Ranch Dip Recipe
To make your own ranch dip, mix 3 tablespoons of your homemade Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix with a 16 ounce container of sour cream.
It’s the perfect dip to use with fresh vegetables like carrots, cucumbers and peppers.
More Easy Homemade Mixes
If you like this homemade mix, you’ll love these recipes too:
Homemade Ranch
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Dry Buttermilk
- 1 tbsp Dried Parsley Flakes
- 1 tsp Dried Minced Onions
- 1 tsp Dill Weed
- 1 tsp Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Accent optional
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Blend in food processor or blender and store in airtght container.
- When recipe calls for 1 packet of mix, use 2 tbsp of this instead.
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Notes
4 Servings – 2 1/2 tsp dressing mix, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/4 cup mayonnaise.
8 Servings – 1 1/2 tbsp dressing mix, 1/2 cup milk,1/2 cup mayonnaise.
16 Servings 3 tbsp dressing mix,1 cup milk, 1 cup mayonnaise. 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2. Cover and refrigerate. Stir before serving.
3. Prepared Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing stays fresh 3-4 weeks. Dip Directions: Mix 3 tbsp of Hidden Valley Mix with 16oz sour cream.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.