Eater iconEaterSep 2, 2026

It’s Time to Take Ranch Dressing Seriously

You can tell a lot about someone by the way they talk about ranch dressing. Do they express Midwestern passion for the condiment, or coastal-elite distaste?

It’s Time to Take Ranch Dressing Seriously

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You can tell a lot about someone by the way they talk about ranch dressing.

Do they express Midwestern passion for the condiment, or coastal-elite distaste?

Do they limit its usage to crisp iceberg lettuce salads, or do they become a jester of pairings, drizzling the sauce over steak, pasta, and even cereal?

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You can tell a lot about someone by the way they talk about ranch dressing. Do they express Midwestern passion for the condiment, or coastal-elite distaste? Do they limit its usage to crisp iceberg lettuce salads, or do they become a jester of pairings, drizzling the sauce over steak, pasta, and even cereal?

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