ranch dressing

American

[ranch dres-ing] / ˈræntʃ ˌdrɛs ɪŋ /

noun

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

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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On YouTube, the very same platform hosting Duffy’s vapid post-vacation slideshow, content abounds showing soccer lovers’ appreciation for our fast-food joints, rowdy dance clubs and ranch dressing.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

But the nation still has a winner at the world’s most popular sports event: ranch dressing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

Then visiting fans turned ranch dressing into a World Cup phenomenon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026

Heather dips a french fry into her ranch dressing.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

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