ranch dressing

[ ranch dres-ing ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ranch dressing¹

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

Example Sentences

Yes, I enjoyed running rampant at the Pizza Hut salad bar, but that was mostly to fill my wooden bowl with shredded cheddar, those little crunchy breadsticks, and ranch dressing.

From Eater

School districts in Kansas can’t get whole-wheat flour, ranch dressing or Crispitos rolled tacos right now.

From Washington Post

On a sesame-studded brioche bun, Yoon layers one of his house-made galbi patties with pickled onions, lettuce and ranch dressing.

From The Daily Beast