An easy recipe for dairy-free ranch dressing. This homemade dairy-free ranch dressing is so creamy and packed full of flavor that you’ll never want to buy store-bought again!
Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing
This homemade dairy-free ranch dressing is so much better than any bottled ranch dressing you’ll find in the stores. This dairy-free ranch dressing recipe is made with a few simple ingredients. I bet you already have the ingredients in your pantry.
The base of this recipe is mayonnaise then you simply add in a few spices and herbs to make a healthier, tastier version than the store-bought brands you’re used to. It’s perfectly creamy, smooth, and packed with just the right amount of flavor. Once you see just how easy it is to make dairy-free ranch dressing, you’ll never buy bottled brands again!
Ingredients In Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing
- Mayonnaise: regular full-fat mayonnaise gives this dip its creamy texture.
- Plant-Based Milk: a couple of tablespoons of unsweetened plant-based milk help to bring your homemade ranch dressing to the right consistency to use as a salad dressing. I like unsweetened almond milk.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: for that added tang in the flavor.
- Garlic Powder and Onion Powder: these ingredients are important for achieving that perfect savory flavor.
- Herbs: dried herbs are used to pack natural, healthy flavor into this homemade dressing.
- Salt: to help bring the best out of all the flavors.
- Pepper: for a little added kick of spice.
How To Make Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing
- In a medium bowl, stir all ingredients together until well mixed.
- Cover the bowl well with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours to allow the flavors time to blend together properly.
- Serve cold as a dip for vegetables or as a salad dressing.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Tips For Making The Best Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing
- There’s not a lot to this recipe – it’s about as easy as a recipe can be! It is important to let the dressing rest in the fridge for two hours before serving so the flavors have time to properly blend together.
- If you find that this homemade dairy-free ranch dressing packs too much flavor for you, simply add in an extra tablespoon or two of mayonnaise.
- Be sure to store the dressing in an air-tight container so it doesn’t start to dry out and spoil in the fridge.
How Long Does It Take To Make Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing?
It takes less than 5 minutes to make this dairy-free ranch dressing but you’ll want to let it chill in the fridge for 2 hours before serving so you give the ingredients time to properly blend their flavors together.
What Goes With Ranch Dressing?
There are so many options for what to serve with this dairy-free ranch dressing. The most popular options are of course a dip for fresh vegetables or as a dressing for salad. Homemade dairy-free ranch dressing is also a great dip to use for appetizers like chicken wings. Homemade ranch dressing is also great on wraps. Did you know that ranch dressing can also be used when cooking chicken? Simply coat raw chicken breasts in homemade ranch dressing and bake as usual.
How Long Is Homemade Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing Good For?
Homemade ranch dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days. Make sure it’s stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
Can I Freeze Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing?
No, this dressing is best made fresh and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. This isn’t a food I’d recommend freezing and thawing for later use.
Ingredients Substitutions For Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing
- Instead of apple cider vinegar, you can substitute the same amount in white vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- If you want to use fresh herbs instead of dried herbs, replace the 2 teaspoons of dried parsley with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley, the 1 teaspoon of dried dill with ½ tablespoon of fresh chopped dill, and the 1 teaspoon of dried chives with ½ tablespoon of fresh chopped chives.
Vegan Ranch Dressing
- You can easily make this dairy-free ranch dressing vegan by choosing a vegan mayonnaise as your base. Some of our favorite brands of vegan mayonnaise are Hellman’s vegan mayo, Good & Gather (Target), and Just Mayo. All of these brands do not contain eggs and are made with contain plant-based ingredients.
Easy Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing
You are going to love how easy it is to make homemade dairy-free ranch dressing. This creamy dairy-free dressing packs so much flavor that you’ll never want to go back to the store-bought version!
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Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plant-based milk (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons dried dill
- 1 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoons dried chives
- ¼ teaspoons ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir all ingredients together until well mixed.
- Cover the bowl well with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours to allow the flavors time to blend together properly.
- Serve cold as a dip for vegetables or as a salad dressing.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Notes
- Instead of apple cider vinegar, you can substitute the same amount in white vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- If you want to use fresh herbs instead of dried herbs, replace the 2 teaspoons of dried parsley with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley, the 1 teaspoon of dried dill with ½ tablespoon of fresh chopped dill, and the 1 teaspoon of dried chives with ½ tablespoon of fresh chopped chives.
- You can make this dairy-free ranch dressing vegan by choosing a vegan mayonnaise as your base.
- Mama says, "always check your labels!"
Colleen Ann Mavroulis says
This recipe is amazing for dairy free ranch. I used hellmanns mayo. Thank you!