Easy Dairy-free Ranch Dressing

Sharing is caring!

Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing is an easy recipe for delicious ranch dressing, but made without the buttermilk!

This simple, one-bowl homemade dressing gives you classic, tangy Ranch flavor using your favorite mayo and herbs.

It’s a dairy-free dressing for green salads, a dip or drizzle for fresh, raw veggies or for spicy wings.

Great for BBQs, picnics, family get-together or potluck with friends!

Pretty much everyone is familiar with the amazing commercials about Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing where family and friends are all gathered around a picnic table.

It was incredible marketing, because now every dressing company seems to have their own version, because ranch dressing is a thing.

However, Hidden Valley isn’t just a brand. The original ranch dressing was actually created by the founder of Hidden Valley Ranch!

And while, admittedly, Ranch Dressing without Buttermilk isn’t the original by Hidden Valley, it’s still REALLY good.

So, make sure to bring it to your next picnics, BBQs, or potluck!

It also makes a great addition to your lunch for work or school, especially if you’re bringing veggies!

Want a good salad to use this with? Try using it instead of the dressing in Deli-Style Broccoli Salad instead of the one in the recipe.

What does it mean when recipes say “to taste” about an ingredient?

When recipes say “to taste,” it means that you can put in as little or as much as you like to your own taste. Some recipes have many ingredients that a cook can adjust to their own taste when cooking (not so much when baking though).

The best way to calculate what your taste is with a recipe that you are not yet familiar with is to first taste the dish and then add the “to taste” ingredient GRADUALLY, a little at a time—a splash of this or a pinch of that—until the dish is just the way you like it. Make sure to stir the ingredient after each time you add it so that the flavor will distribute evenly and become part of the dish. Then taste again. Repeat until you reach your personal preference.

Note: If you plan on using the recipe again, it is highly recommended to make a note of what and how much you added so that you can refer to it next time.

What does it mean when a recipe says that an ingredient is “optional”?

If an ingredient is “optional,” it means that you can add it in or not based on your own preference. An optional ingredient can be flavor related (i.e., salty, sweet, spicy, etc.), appearance related (garnish), or even something like nuts or chocolate chips in baking.

Everyday pantry essentials to keep in your kitchen (suggested)

I like to be able to make a large variety of dishes, sides, and sauces without having to prepare ahead, run out to the store last minute, or borrow from a neighbor.

That’s said, I make sure to have a cupboard full of items to that end. Here is a list of what I mostly keep around:

Seasoning and flavoring:

• salt (my recipes use regular table salt)
• ground black or white pepper
• granulated garlic or garlic powder (I prefer granulated)
• onion powder
• sweet paprika and/or sweet pepper flakes (paprika is ground dried red pepper, pepper flakes are crushed dried red pepper)
• hot paprika, hot pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper (moderately spicy dried ground chili pepper) for those occasional spicy dishes
• ground turmeric
• ground cumin
• ground cinnamon
• ground ginger
• ground nutmeg
• ground cloves (for pumpkin flavors)
• sugar (granulated)
• brown sugar
• chicken consommé powder / beef bouillon powder (regular or vegetarian)
• onion soup mix
• onion flakes (substitute for fresh onion—3 tablespoons for 1 medium onion).
• various herbs
• additional spices to adapt taste to preference

Misc:

• oil / margarine / butter / cooking spray
• coconut cream as a dairy-free cream substitute
• flavorless milk substitute as a dairy-free milk alternative
• cornstarch as a thickening agent
• flour
• baking powder
• baking soda
• bread crumbs or cornflake crumbs (you can make these with your blender or food processor) for coating
• condiments, such as ketchup, mustard, barbecue sauce
• tomato sauce/tomato paste/canned tomatoes—diced or crushed/pasta sauce
• soy sauce (makes a great flavoring for savory foods)

We also always have eggs in the fridge.

Continue to Content

Yield: 8 servings

Easy Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing

Print

Delicious and easy, dairy-free homemade tangy ranch dressing. Great for dip, dressing, or drizzle!

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat milk
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon vinegar (or lemon juice)
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch*
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chives
• 1/3 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/3 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

1. Pour the oat milk and the cornstarch into a saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, turn off the heat, let cool, and pour into a jar.
3. Add in mayonnaise and vinegar or lemon juice and shake to mix.
4. Add onion powder, chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, and salt, and shake again until mixed well.
5. Transfer to a bottle or something that is convenient to pour from.
6. Chill if desired.

Notes

* The cornstarch is only a thickener. If you prefer the dressing loose, then skip this step and just mix all the ingredients together.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 101Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 183mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g

Sharing is caring!