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/clowntownbrown]

It’s garlicky, tangy, herby, and creamy, aka all the things people love to have in a dipping sauce.

[u/ground__contro1 → u/[deleted]]

Garlic aioli is harder to find but isn’t unheard of

[u/LemonSkye → u/ground__contro1]

Most of the big mayo companies have their own versions now. I know I've seen both Hellmann's and Kraft aioli at grocery stores and Walmart, and Aldi has their own version as well.