Whip this homemade non dairy ranch dressing up in about 10 minutes! With the option of fresh or dried herbs, homemade ranch can be kept on hand year round. Use it as a salad dressing, in bowls, or as a dip for veggies, pizza or French fries!
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A Classic Made Dairy Free
I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love ranch dressing. It’s flavor packed, versatile, creamy and pairs with so many eats. Having a tasty and easy non dairy ranch dressing recipe in your back pocket means a hearty salad with ranch is never too far away.
I first created this Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing, then started working on this dairy free version. I found homemade was easy to make and tastes better than anything I can buy, prepackaged, in the store.
This Recipe Is
- vegetarian or vegan
- rich and creamy
- made with fresh or dried herbs
If you like making homemade condiments recipes, you’ll enjoy the fresh flavors of this recipe.
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How to Make Non Dairy Ranch Dressing
Good To Know Tips
Dried Herbs Instead of Fresh
Dried herbs are so convenient, especially when fresh is not in season. I’ve made this recipe with both and while I prefer fresh herbs for their color and freshness, this recipe can also be made easily with dried.
If you’re making homemade ranch dressing with dried herbs, simply use half the amount called for in the recipe with exception to chives. Dried herbs tend to shrink in size when dried, so they’re smaller, for the most part, however, chives tend to not shrink as much.
Milk Options
Use your favorite plant milk in this recipe. I use unsweetened homemade cashew milk, but unsweetened almond milk, hemp milk or other non dairy milk will work too.
Lemon or…
No Lemon? Apple cider vinegar is a fine stand in. Use the same amount of apple cider vinegar for lemon in the recipe.
Traci’s Tips
- This ranch dressing will thicken as it rests in the fridge. To thin, add a splash of milk.
- For a non dairy and vegan ranch dip, simply use vegan mayo and reduce the milk by half in this recipe, adding more milk as needed to thin. The ranch will be thicker and richer.
Dairy Free Ranch Dressing (or Dip)
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs Plant Milk, plus more as needed to thin. I use homemade cashew milk
- 3/4 C (165g) Mayonnaise, vegetarian or vegan, I like Veganaise
- 2 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Granules, or 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Fine Sea Salt
- 1 Pinch Ground Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Fresh Dill, chopped
- 2 tsp Fresh Parsley, chopped fine, curly or flat leaf
- 2 tsp Fresh Chives, chopped fine
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add the non dairy milk, mayo, lemon juice, garlic granules, onion powder, salt, pepper, dill, parsley, and chives. Whisk until all the ingredients come together creating a smooth texture.
- If a thinner dressing is desired, add another splash or two of milk.
- Rest the dressing in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so the flavors have time to marry. It will thicken as it rests in the fridge. If using dried herbs, give the dressing at least one hour so the herbs have time to fully hydrate.
- Store the dressing in a lidded container in the fridge for up to a week. Stir or shake before using as it tends to separate.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. If this information is important to you, please have it verified independently.
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I had to stop making dinner to write a review! I’ve been dairy free for around 6 years and honestly one of the things I miss the most is Ranch. I’ve tried so many different recipes but none were good…. Until this recipe. Thank you so much for bringing something I missed so much back to my palate!!!
Oh my gosh, Emma! Thank youuu for your note, sending a smile and giving yet another recipe a go. I’m thrilled you’re enjoying the recipe and so glad you made your way here!
This has wonderful flavor and fits my anti inflammatory diet being dairy free.
Thank you for your note, Rebecca!
This is EXCELLENT…hubby loved it too. Mild,not too much mayo. Used fresh herbs and added a tad more of each because I had ’em….made a 2nd batch already….
Best news ever! Thank you for your note, Barbara, and sending a smile!