[header] How to make ranch dressing [title] Whisk together two cups mayonnaise and one cup buttermilk until smooth. [step] This is the creamy base of your dressing. If you don't feel like using mayonnaise, you can also use 2 cups plain, whole-fat yogurt instead, leading to a slightly healthier ranch dressing.
For a " best of both worlds, " use half sour cream and half plain yogurt. [substeps] Make sure you shake the buttermilk well before adding it.