Begin by placing half a cup of mayonnaise in a bowl.
Next, add half a cup of sour cream to the mayonnaise.
Stir in one teaspoon of garlic powder and one teaspoon of onion powder.
Add one teaspoon of parsley flakes and half a teaspoon of dill weed.
Incorporate a quarter teaspoon of freeze-dried chives into the mixture.
Pour in six tablespoons of buttermilk.
Juice one whole lemon and add the juice to the bowl.
Season with a little salt and pepper to taste.
Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
Transfer the ranch dressing to a mason jar for storage.
