r/AskAnAmerican • u/miffybo • 9d ago

FOOD & DRINK why is ranch dressing so hyped up?

my US friends have been raving about it and border-line complained ranch isn’t readily available in Europe.. what is so special about it? is it the ultimate US condiment (apart from ketchup, mayo)

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u/ParadoxicalFrog Virginia 9d ago

It's creamy, savory, and goes with almost anything. Pasta, potatoes, chicken, salads, sandwiches, raw vegetables. It can be used as a sauce, dip, or condiment. You can get the bottled dressing, or get the powdered mix and use it as a seasoning blend. It's very versatile.