Food Lens · Condiments
Ranch dressing
Creamy and tangy, with a savory herb and garlic finish.
Lens analyzedRanch dressing is a creamy, tangy dressing built on buttermilk or mayonnaise with herbs like dill, garlic, and onion. It works as a salad dressing, a dip for vegetables and wings, and a topping thinned out for pizza or tacos.
Where it comes from
Ranch dressing was created in the 1950s at a dude ranch in California, where the buttermilk-and-herb blend was such a hit with guests that it was later bottled and sold nationally. It went on to become one of the best-selling dressings in North America, far outpacing its rustic origin.
Buying it
Check whether the bottle needs refrigeration before or after opening, since some shelf-stable versions differ from the fresh, dairy-case kind. Give it a shake, since separation is normal for dairy-based dressings.
Storing it
Keep ranch dressing refrigerated; it typically lasts about three months once opened, so check the date if it's been sitting a while.
Keeps about 3 months in the fridge.
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