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    Home » Dips, Dressings & Sauces

    BBQ Ranch Dressing

    Published: May 5, 2023 · Modified: July 12, 2023 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    BBQ Ranch Dressing is better than anything you can buy at the store. It’s extra creamy and perfect for tossing with salad or used as a dipping sauce. With just a handful of ingredients, you'll never want to go back to the store bought!

    Dressing drizzled over a bowl of salad.
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    • Expert Tips
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    Check out my Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce and my Low Calorie Vinaigrette for more great recipes!

    Use this easy, creamy, delicious BBQ ranch dressing on salads or as a dip with fresh vegetables. Made with mostly pantry ingredients, it's seriously tasty and takes just 5 minutes. You won't believe how easy it is to whip up a batch with this simple recipe!

    It's so good you may never go back to store-bought again!

    Dressing in a glass bowl topped with chives.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Tastes better than anything store-bought and only takes a few minutes to make.
    • Delicious on salads and as a dip for fresh vegetables, or with chicken nuggets or fries!
    • No tools required beyond a bowl and a spoon or whisk to emulsify it in the dressing.
    • Make a batch ahead of time and store it in the fridge!
    • Easy to adjust to suit your preferences.

    Ingredients You'll Need

    Labeled ingredients for the bbq ranch dressing.
    • Ketchup: Use your favorite ketchup as the base in this recipe.
    • Brown Sugar: Not only helps sweeten the sauce but deepens the flavor adding just a hint of molasses flavor.
    • Garlic Powder: I love fresh, but it can easily overpower the flavor of this dressing, so I prefer to use the powder for this dressing.
    • Paprika: You could also used smoked paprika.
    • Worcestershire Sauce: This balances the sweetness with savory flavor in the sauce.
    • Apple Cider Vinegar: Gives the sauce a delicious, tangy flavor that helps to balance it perfectly.
    • Fresh Cracked Pepper: Freshly cracked pepper has the best flavor.
    • Milk: I use nonfat for this recipe, but you can use any milk you have on hand.
    • Greek Yogurt: Use your favorite brand, I use nonfat.
    • Ranch Dressing Packet: For the delicious ranch flavor.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    Steps to make the dressing.

    Step 1: In a mixing bowl, mix the ketchup and brown sugar until smooth.

    Step 2: Add the garlic powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar and pepper to taste. Mix until blended.

    Step 3: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, Greek yogurt and ranch packet.

    Step 4: Add the ranch mixture to the bbq mixture and whisk until smooth.

    Step 5: Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, then enjoy!

    NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!

    Dressing in a bowl next to a plate of salad.

    Expert Tips

    • If you prefer a thicker dressing, reduce the amount of milk used in the recipe, or add more yogurt.
    • This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to make a larger or smaller batch of dressing.
    • To make a healthier version of this dressing, reduce the amount of brown sugar used in the recipe. 

    Variations

    • Chipotle: Add 1-2 teaspoons of chipotle pepper in adobo sauce to the recipe for a smoky and spicy flavor.
    • Honey: Substitute honey for the brown sugar in the recipe for a sweet and tangy taste.
    • Avocado: Mash 1 ripe avocado and add it to the recipe for a creamy and healthy twist.
    • Spicy: Add 1-2 teaspoons of hot sauce or Sriracha sauce to the recipe for a spicy kick.
    • Bacon: Fry 4-6 slices of bacon until crispy, then crumble and add to the recipe for a smoky and savory flavor.

    Storing & Freezing

    Storing: Place the dressing in an airtight container or a jar with a tight fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator up to a week.

    Freezing: I don't suggest freezing this dressing as the texture will not be the same when thawed.

    Recipe FAQ's

    What do I serve this dressing with?

    The options are limitless. Anywhere you use dressing is perfect! It's great on salads, as a dip for vegetables, french fries, chicken nuggets. It's also great with grilled chicken, as a spread on burgers, wraps, sandwiches and more!

    Why is it better to make homemade dressing?

    This dressing is so easy and quick to make that it would take longer to go to the store than to whip this up. Plus, it just tastes better than the bottled stuff and it's free of additives.

    How do I thicken the dressing?

    Whether you've added too much milk, or you just prefer a thicker consistency, stir an extra spoonful or two of yogurt until it's as thick as you'd like.

    How do I thin the dressing down a little?

    If you prefer a thinner consistency to your dressing, add small amounts of milk until the dressing is the right consistency.

    Is this dressing good for outdoor BBQ's?

    Of course! However, since this dressing needs to be stored in the refrigerator, it's recommended that the dressing doesn't sit out at room temperature for longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour if it's 90 °F or hotter.

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    BBQ Ranch Dressing

    5 from 2 votes
    By Kate
    BBQ ranch dressing is better than anything you can buy at the store. It’s extra creamy and perfect for tossing with salad or used as a dipping sauce. Made with just a handful of ingredients.
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    Prep 5 minutes mins
    Total 5 minutes mins
    Servings 12
    Calories 38kcal
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    Special Equipment

    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Spoons and Cups

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ¼ cup ketchup
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • Fresh cracked pepper to taste
    • 1 cup nonfat milk
    • 1 cup Greek yogurt
    • 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix

    Instructions
     

    • In a mixing bowl, mix the ketchup and brown sugar until smooth.
    • Add the garlic powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar and pepper to taste. Mix until blended.
    • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, Greek yogurt and ranch packet.
    • Add the ranch mixture to the BBQ mixture and whisk until smooth.
    • Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, then enjoy!

    Notes

    • If you prefer a thicker dressing, reduce the amount of milk used in the recipe, or add more yogurt.
    • This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to make a larger or smaller batch of dressing.
    • To make a healthier version of this dressing, reduce the amount of brown sugar used in the recipe.
    • Storing: Place the dressing in an airtight container or a jar with a tight fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator up to a week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 51mgSugar: 6g

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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    1. Alice

      May 06, 2023 at 5:43 pm

      Can I use non dairy products in this?

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      • Erika

        May 07, 2023 at 3:51 pm

        Hi Alice, I've never tried using non dairy products for this recipe, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. Let me know if you decide to give it a try!

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