ranch dressing

American  

[ranch dres-ing] / ˈræntʃ ˌdrɛs ɪŋ /

noun

1. a creamy salad dressing made with mayonnaise, buttermilk, and seasonings that typically include garlic, chives, and parsley.

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Etymology

Origin of ranch dressing

First recorded in 1960–65; developed and named by the owners of the Hidden Valley Ranch, a dude ranch in Santa Barbara County, California

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ranch dressing

Texas barbecue, ranch dressing, endless refills—in England, asking for a refill is like “asking for a second mortgage” said one video—huge portions, 24-hour gyms, Buc-ee’s, Costco, Chick-fil-A.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

Perhaps I’ve led a narrow life, but I’d never tasted ranch dressing until I started testing Ms. Jensen’s recipes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026

Her refrigerator is full of iceberg lettuce, ranch dressing and Diet Coke.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026

"I’m a little embarrassed, but mostly evangelical, about what I’ve come to believe: ranch dressing is the best dressing. And the best ranch, I’m starting to think, might be fancy ranch."

From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2025

Heather dips a french fry into her ranch dressing.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper