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

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

One recurring theme has been ranch dressing, which some visitors have described with a mixture of fascination and disbelief as it appears on everything from fries to pizza to salads.

From Salon ● Jun. 28, 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