Hidden Valley Ranchology started in 1954. It was at that time that Steve and Gayle Henson, who were already married, decided to build a dude ranch. They did so by purchasing 120 acres of vast terrain that was situated in the mountains west of Santa Barbara, California. Over the years, Steve had been developing his distinctive salad dressing, a tangy blend of buttermilk, savory herbs and spices. His ranch guests couldn’t get enough of the stuff, and Hidden Valley Ranch dressing was invented.

It didn’t take long before Steve’s visitors began badgering him for jars of his ranch dressing to take with them when they left. The news immediately spread, and before long, Steve was mailing out miniature packets of his original ranch to customers located all over the nation. In the end, we decided to buy the mail-order business so that we could make our robust, tangy flavor available to an even wider audience of ranch-loving customers.
IS THE HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH REAL?
Yes the Hidden Valley ranch was real. It is easy to say that Hidden Valley Ranch, or HVR for short, has earned a position in popular culture as a result of the love of ranch that exists throughout the world. Now, folks all over the country proudly drizzle creamy ranch over their burgers and pizzas or dunk their chicken wings and fries in it. People also use it as a dipping sauce. They apply the savory ranch flavor to roasts by rubbing it onto the surface of the meat, then stir it into stews, bake it into casseroles, and sprinkle it over popcorn. Some ranch enthusiasts take their devotion to the beverage to an extreme by purchasing it in keg quantities, installing ranch fountains at weddings, and showing their enthusiasm for ranch on social media in ways that have never been seen before.
Hidden Valley Secret Recipe
Wings
- AIR FRYER RANCH CHICKEN WINGS
- SPICY RANCH CHICKEN WINGS
- HONEY RANCH WINGS
- HONEY HOT WINGS
- GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS
- PEPPER RANCH WINGS
- CHIMICHURRI GRILLED WINGS
- CRISPY GINGER THAI WINGS
- BEER & MAPLE GLAZED RANCH WINGS
Kid Friendly Recipes
- RANCH MAC ‘N CHEESE – CREAMY
- RANCH BAKED QUESADILLAS
- SPICY RANCH ROASTED CHICKPEAS
- RANCH KALE CHIPS
- RANCH SEASONED POPCORN
- CARROT OVEN FRIES
- CRUNCHY CHEDDAR RANCH PRETZEL DIP
- SWEET POTATO CRISPS
- 7 LAYER SOMBRERO DIP
Taco Night
- SPICY CHICKEN TACOS
- CHICKEN TACO SOUP
- RANCH-RUBBED CARNE ASADA TACOS WITH AVOCADO CREMA
- RANCH-SPICED FISH TACOS
- BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER TACOS
- TACO SOUP WITH RANCH
Weeknight Dinners
- SHEET PAN CHICKEN WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES
- CHEESY RANCH GROUND BEEF AND RICE
- CRUNCHY BAKED RANCH CHICKEN WITH BREADCRUMBS
- ORIGINAL RANCH PORK CHOPS
- EASY HOMEMADE CHICKEN RAMEN
- RANCH MAC ‘N CHEESE – CREAMY
- BAKED RANCH CHICKEN
- SPICY CHICKEN TACOS
- CHICKEN TACO SOUP
Slow Cooker & Pressure Cooker Recipes
- RANCH MISSISSIPPI ROAST SLOW COOKER
- SLOW COOKER CRACK CHICKEN
- SLOW COOKER CHEESY RANCH POTATOES
- SLOW COOKER RANCH STYLE BEANS
- EASY SLOW COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
- SLOW COOKER RANCH BEEF & BEAN STEW
- SLOW COOKER RANCH BEEF POT ROAST
- SLOW COOKER RANCH BARBECUE
- SLOW COOKER MEXICAN SHREDDED
Hidden Valley Classics
- ORIGINAL RANCH PORK CHOPS
- ONE PAN RANCH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS
- RANCH MISSISSIPPI ROAST SLOW COOKER
- CRUNCHY BAKED RANCH CHICKEN WITH BREADCRUMBS
- BUFFALO RANCH CHICKEN DIP (BAKED OR SLOW COOKER)
- PEPPERONI PIZZA DIP
- RANCH MAC ‘N CHEESE – CREAMY
- BAKED RANCH CHICKEN
- PRESSURE COOKER CRACK CHICKEN
FAQ
Do Hidden Valley® dressings contain allergens?
Do Hidden Valley® dressings contain gluten?
How do you ensure your products are gluten-free?
Do Hidden Valley dressings contain MSG?
Can I use low-fat or fat-free mayonnaise instead of full-calorie when making the Hidden Valley® dressing from the Hidden Valley Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix?
Can I use low-fat sour cream instead of full-calorie when making the Hidden Valley® dip from the Dry Dips Mix?
Can I use buttermilk instead of milk when making the Hidden Valley® Dressing & Seasoning Mix?
Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream when making the Hidden Valley® Dip from the Dry Dips Mix?
Can I use the dip mix for salad dressing and vice versa?
How do I prepare dressing using the Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix Shaker?
How long is the shelf life for Hidden Valley Dressing and Dips Mixes and Hidden Valley Bottled Dressing? Can I use it past the Best By date?
Hidden Valley Farmhouse Original Dressing and Seasoning Mix, Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker, and Hidden Valley Dip Mix should be used within one year of manufacture. If stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, the prepared dressing will last 3-4 weeks if consumed as instructed.
Hidden Valley Salad Crispins will retain their greatest flavor for six months to a year. Refrigerate after opening to improve flavor.
Hidden Valley Pasta Salad will keep for 12 months if used as stated and before opening.