Dish · american
Ranch Dressing
A cold, creamy dressing built on buttermilk, mayonnaise, and dried herbs like dill and chives, poured over salad or used as a dip.
Where it comes from
It was created at a dude ranch in California in the 1950s, mixed for guests as a house dressing that became popular enough to bottle and sell, eventually spreading into supermarkets nationwide.
What cooks argue about
Cooks argue over fresh herbs, which taste brighter but fade fast, against dried herbs and buttermilk powder, which keep longer and are what the bottled versions use.
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