Ranch Dressing has become as all-American as burgers and fries. I vividly remember helping my mom make dinner in the 1970s, mixing the powdery contents of a Hidden Valley Ranch dressing packet with mayo and milk to make our favorite salad dressing.

Sadly, the ingredients list reads like a chemistry textbook and dehydrated buttermilk is a no-go for paleo people like us! But thanks to homemade Olive Oil Mayo, herbs, and spices, you can quickly, easily make a paleo version that's even better than the original.

See Also

Belly Dance Beet Salad

Deconstructed Gyro Salad

Homemade Olive Oil Mayo

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Olive Oil Mayo
• 1/2 clove garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or dried chives
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• pinch salt
• pinch ground black pepper

• Prep Time: 5 minutes

• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Preparation

In a small bowl, use a fork to gently blend the mayo, garlic, paprika, parsley, and chives. When it’s smooth, use the fork to whisk in the lemon juice. Taste, sprinkle with a pinch each salt and pepper, then add more of each, if necessary. Store covered in the fridge, in the unlikely event that you have any leftovers.