That's why I went on the hunt for the best store-bought bottles ... Upon first taste, this ranch was probably the thickest dressing on the list, almost more of a dip consistency than a dressing.

Hidden Valley comes to mind first when I think about ranch ... grocery store. The dressing complements many different foods — from vegetables to pizza — but which version is best?

If your local diner only has two salad dressings, ranch is one of them ... There were many factors to consider to determine the best store-bought ranches. There's consistency, acidity, herbiness ...