Who makes the best ranch dressing? We tried 14 brands to find the tastiest one for veggies, pizza and much more

We don't just use creamy white ranch dressing for our vegetables. Oh, no. We use it as a dip for our pizza, wings, chips, cheese curds and egg rolls; as a marinade for meats to throw on the grill; and as a topping for nachos, burgers, wraps, sandwiches and potato skins. The dressing has become the mark of a true Midwesterner, an indicator that residents wear as a badge of honor.

And why shouldn't we? Typically made with a combination of buttermilk, salt, garlic and fragrant herbs and spices, it's rich and versatile with a lovely tang that excites the palate.

According to the Santa Barbara Independent, the condiment was created by Steve Henson, who worked as a plumbing contractor in Alaska in 1949 and fed it to his crew. After Henson retired, he and his wife Gayle settled at Hidden Valley Ranch near Santa Barbara, Calif., in 1956. With outdoor activities and home-cooked