National Ranch Day is Sunday. Here are new products to try

Greg Giesen, Delaware News Journal
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It goes with everything.

Salads, carrot and celery sticks, chicken wings, burgers, french fries, baked potatoes, hush puppies and more are made a little better with a dollop of ranch dressing.

And, there's no better day to enjoy ranch dressing than National Ranch Day.

When is National Ranch Day?

National Ranch Day is Sunday, March 10. But really, isn't every day National Ranch Day?

What is the history of Ranch and National Ranch Day?

According to nationaltoday.com, legend has it that plumber-turned-cowboy Steve Henson created the dressing in his dude ranch – Hidden Valley Ranch – in 1954. Sparks allegedly made the dressing and would hand out packets of spices that would be mixed with buttermilk and mayonnaise to guests.

The dressing was soon mass-produced and in the 1990s overtook Italian as the best-selling dressing. Ranch started to permeate society with it in everything from potato chips and Doritos, to sandwiches and side dishes.

National Ranch Day was established in 2018.

Hidden Valley Ranch introducing new line of flavors

In addition to Cheezy Ranch, Hidden Valley Ranch is launching six additional new flavors this spring, including a Nashville Hot Ranch.
In addition to Cheezy Ranch, Hidden Valley Ranch is launching six additional new flavors this spring, including a Nashville Hot Ranch.

There are many ways to celebrate ranch. One option could be planning to try the new line of ranch items coming from Hidden Valley.

On Wednesday, Hidden Valley Ranch announced a partnership with Cheez-It Crackers to create Cheezy Ranch. The Cheezy Ranch dressing is available at Walmart and Kroger grocery stores nationwide for $5.99. Wal-Mart shelves will have it in late March, while Kroger stores will have it in April, according to a news release.

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This is just one of many flavors for Hidden Valley this spring. The others are:

  • Garlic Ranch – the ultimate condiment for pizza dipping

  • Nashville Hot – the spicy sauce that's been missing on fried chicken sandwiches

  • Creamy Jalapeno – perfect for drizzling or dipping nachos and tacos

  • Spicy Hot Honey – a sweet and spicy sidekick for pizza and fried chicken

  • Green Goddess – creamy, herby deliciousness for salads or grain bowls

  • Parmesan Ranch – a tangy twist for a classic Caesar salad

These flavors will be available this spring at Walmart.

This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: National Ranch Day celebrates the best-selling dressing