Charred Scallion Ranch is one of those recipes that instantly makes just about everything taste better. Crispy fried chicken, a slice of pizza, fresh vegetables, roasted potatoes—I never seem to run out of excuses to keep a jar in the fridge. As much as I love classic ranch dressing, I also love finding simple ways to give familiar recipes a little more depth.
Charring the scallions softens their sharp bite while adding a subtle smoky sweetness that completely transforms the dressing. Blended with tangy buttermilk, creamy mayonnaise, and a couple of pantry staple spices, it’s everything you love about traditional ranch, just with a richer, more complex flavor that tastes like it came from your favorite restaurant.
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You can find the full list of ingredients, quantities & method in the recipe card at the end of the page.
- Scallions. Use larger, fresh scallions that aren’t wilted or discolored.
- Mayonnaise. I’m partial to best foods or hellman’s!
- Buttermilk. The buttermilk adds the classic tang that ranch is known for.
- Dried spices. Garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and dried parsley add the finishing touches!
- Vinegar. I like using white wine vinegar but you could also use a seasoned rice wine vinegar.
How to Make Homemade Charred Scallion Ranch in 2 Easy Steps
- Char the scallions. I like to use a cast iron pan here! You only need a teeny bit of oil in the pan to keep the scallions from sticking. You’ll sear in them hard in the pan on both sides until you have some color and charring, but so that they aren’t burned. Then, you’ll just roughly chop the charred scallions on a cutting board.
Jenny’s Tip: Keep a close eye on your scallions in the pan. You want bits of charring on the scallions, but not totally black all over.
- Blend the ranch. After you have your charred scallions, just throw everything into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth! I like to chill the ranch for a few hours in the fridge before using so that all the flavors have a chance to meld.
How to Serve Charred Scallion Ranch
One of my favorite things about my charred scallion ranch recipe is how versatile it is! I use it as a dip for fried chicken, drizzle it over pizza, toss it with crisp greens, and serve it alongside roasted vegetables or French fries. It’s the kind of homemade condiment that quietly steals the show, and once you taste it, you’ll find yourself looking for reasons to make another batch. Here are some of my favorite recipes to serve it with:
- Vodka Sauce Pizza
- Lemongrass Fried Chicken
- Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders
- Gochujang Chicken Wings
- Grilled Chicken Wings
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
- Sweet Potato Fries
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More Homemade Sauce Recipes to Try
Easy Pizza Sauce
Fresh Salsa Verde
Horseradish Sauce
Chimichurri Sauce
Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
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Charred Scallion Ranch
Ingredients
- 4 scallions, root ends removed
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Char the scallions. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons of neutral high-heat oil and add the scallions to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until blackened.
- Blend the ranch dressing. Â Roughly chop the charred scallions and add them to a food processor with the mayonnaise, buttermilk, scallions, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, and parsley and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and refrigerate until ready to use.
Storage Instructions
- Keep your charred scallion ranch in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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