Ranch dressing is a savory, creamy American salad dressing usually made from buttermilk, salt, garlic, onion, black pepper, and herbs (commonly chives, parsley and dill), mixed into a sauce based on mayonnaise or another oil emulsion. [1]

Feb 17, 2025 · Many don’t know that this iconic condiment was created by Kenneth “Steve“ Henson, a Black man whose ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit transformed a simple recipe into a cultural phenomenon.

Jan 15, 2025 · The corn-based chips were infused with creamy onion flavor, becoming even more popular and influencing how people use Ranch today–from a pizza topping to a dip for ribs and wings. But this story is about more than the love of Ranch.

Jan 26, 2024 · It's difficult to imagine American cuisine without ranch dressing, but such a world actually existed prior to 1950. The gentleman responsible for creating the cool, tangy condiment that is poured over an eye-popping amount of foods is Steve Henson.

Feb 23, 2024 · The Original Ranch Dressing is a sauce made from a blend of herbs, spices, and buttermilk. It was created in the 1950s by a man named Steve Henson, who owned a dude ranch in California. The dressing became popular among the guests, and Henson eventually started selling it under the name “Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing.”

In 1950, Steve Henson, a plumbing contractor in Alaska, mixed buttermilk, herbs, and mayonnaise to pep up the food he cooked for his crew, and in doing so, invented ranch dressing.

Kenneth Henson of Thayer invented Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, which contains buttermilk, salt, garlic, onion, herbs and spices. The Nebraska-born cowboy dreamed of striking it rich so he...

Jan 19, 2025 · Before the 1950s, American plates didn’t feature ranch dressing. That all changed thanks to plumber-turned-cowboy Steve Henson. According to the New York Times, Henson -- a Nebraska...

Jan 23, 2024 · Ranch dressing is a culinary staple that transcends its humble origins, embodying the evolving American palate. Its creamy, herb-infused flavor has made it a beloved classic, continually adapted yet consistently cherished.

Jan 9, 2023 · Explore the history behind ranch dressing and the man who invented it: Steve Henson. Learn how this iconic condiment revolutionized salads and American cuisine.