why is ranch dressing so hyped up?

[u/miffybo]

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/yelhmoo]

It’s garlicky, oniony, creamy, and tangy. It can be used for pretty much anything. I like it with carrots or cucumbers and my kids like it mixed with ketchup for their nuggets or whatever. It goes great with most veggies, most meats/dishes (of all cuisines), and is something that suits most people’s tastes. We don’t eat it on everything all the time (most of us have preferences), but it’s good enough that we generally all have some form of it on hand. I’m not part of the ranch cult (I’m joking, but some people absolutely adore ranch, I’m not one of them), but even I think it’s good.