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March 10
National Ranch Day
Celebrate National Ranch Day in the tastiest way possible - with a delicious homemade ranch dip, or your favorite store-bought dressings!
Introduction
Celebrate National Ranch Day on March 10th with a delicious and creamy ranch dressing! This special day was created to honor one of the most popular salad dressings in America. Ranch is loved by many people all over the world, from kids to adults and everyone in between. It's also been around since 1954 when it was invented by Steve Henson at his dude ranch in California.
National Ranch Day Timeline
1954
Ranch Dressing Invention
Steve Henson invents the original ranch dressing while working as a contract plumber in Alaska.
1956
Hidden Valley Ranch Establishment
Steve and Gayle Henson open Hidden Valley Ranch, a dude ranch in Santa Barbara County, California, popularizing their original ranch dressing.
1972
Ranch Dressing Commercialized
The Clorox Company purchases Hidden Valley Ranch and commercializes the ranch dressing throughout the United States.
1992
America's Favorite Dressing
Ranch dressing surpasses Italian dressing to become the best-selling salad dressing in the US.
2018
National Ranch Day Establishment
Hidden Valley Ranch declares March 10 as National Ranch Day to celebrate the beloved salad dressing and its iconic American history.
How to Celebrate National Ranch Day
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Make your own ranch dressing
Take a few minutes to whip up a batch of ranch dressing from scratch. All you need is mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic, onion powder, and other herbs and spices.
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Organize a ranch potluck
Gather your friends and family together to enjoy a day filled with delicious dishes featuring ranch dressing. Ask each guest to bring their favorite recipes made with ranch.
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Go out for ranch
Search for restaurants that feature dishes with ranch in them. From salads and sandwiches to tacos and burgers, there's no shortage of yummy options.
4
Ranch taste test
Try different brands of ranch dressing and compare the flavor profiles. Have fun rating each one on a scale of 1 to 10.
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Bake something with ranch
From savory snacks like ranch crackers and pretzels to sweet treats like ranch cookies and cupcakes, there are endless possibilities when it comes to baking with ranch!
Why We Love National Ranch Day
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Ranch is versatile
Ranch dressing is the perfect accompaniment to almost any dish. It can be used as a dip for vegetables, or as a topping on salads, sandwiches and burgers. You can also use it in recipes like macaroni salad and potato salad for added flavor and creaminess!
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Ranch is easy to make
If you're feeling adventurous, why not try making your own ranch dressing? It's surprisingly simple and requires just a few basic ingredients like mayonnaise and buttermilk. Plus, you can customize it with whatever herbs or spices you have on hand!
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Ranch goes with everything
Ranch isn't just limited to salads or vegetables - it pairs well with almost anything you can think of! French fries, pizza, tacos...the list goes on and on! So if you're looking for something new and exciting to spice up your meals, give ranch dressing a try - you won't be disappointed!
National Ranch Day Dates
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Date
Day
2023
Mar 10
Friday
2024
Mar 10
Sunday
2025
Mar 10
Monday
2026
Mar 10
Tuesday
2027
Mar 10
Wednesday