ranch dressing

noun

: a creamy salad dressing usually containing milk or buttermilk and mayonnaise

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Recipe tested by Sarah Brekke, MS Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Slow Cook Time: 3 hrs Total Time: 3 hrs 28 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Mississippi pot roast kicked off our obsession with the flavor combination of ranch dressing and pepperoncini peppers. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025 This recipe is a fan-favorite with the delicious combination of blue cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and chicken. —

Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025 Prepare meatballs: Gently stir together ground beef, panko, Parmesan, eggs, Worcestershire, garlic, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix in a large bowl until just combined. —

Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025 It's spiced up with jarred pepperoncini peppers and ranch dressing mix. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ranch dressing

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1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ranch dressing was in 1966

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“Ranch dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ranch%20dressing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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