Ranch packets?

[peaceful_mama]

Is there a product like the hidden valley ranch seasoning packet but without MSG? I used to use this a lot and would like to again..or a recipe for a blend I can do myself?? to use on potatoes, chicken, etc?

[columbusmomma]

Yes! Simply Organic brand makes one. I really like it. DS says it's spicy...I guess it has a little kick to it but I didn't notice it too much. Also, we use the Paul Newman brand for bottled ranch dsg. It is natural, but not a packet.

[velochic]

Make your own. It's super easy!!

Dry Ranch Dressing Mix

1/2 cup dry buttermilk powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley, crushed
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Combine all ingredients in the container of a food processor or
blender and process on high speed until well blended and powdery
smooth.
To use mix: Combine 1 tablespoon dry mix with 1 cup milk and 1 cup
mayonnaise. Mix well.
Makes 2 cups salad dressing

[LianneM]

Thank you for the recipe! I think the Simply Organic is spicy as well but my DH likes it.

[pjs]

Thanks for the recipe!

[artemis33]

I've made this one using 1/2 c mayo, 1/2 c sour cream and 1/2 c buttermilk (instead of just mayo/sc) and I really like it! You can make it a little thick for a dip or thin it with more buttermilk for dressing.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Ranch-D...II/Detail.aspx

I haven't tried the Paul Newman or the simply organic powder, but I recently tried a store brand organic ranch and thought it was terrible (the brand I think is Nature's Organics or something like that).

[peaceful_mama]

Thanks! I think I will make that dry recipe and use it to make my own....unfortunately I find the bottled "good" anything is more expensive, and I have the benefit of using it dry to season stuff or making it into dressing/dip without buying 2 different products.

[Pinoikoi]

I have been buying the Safeway O brand.. I need to check for msg, but I think if its organic, it wouldn't have it, right?