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    Homemade Vegan Ranch Dressing

    March 23, 2023 by Sara Tercero 4 Comments

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    This homemade vegan ranch dressing is to die for. It is so simple yet full of real buttermilk ranch flavor. You will be shocked that this is 100 percent vegan. Nobody will believe you that this is totally dairy-free. It is creamy and decadent but has all the tang, all the creamy and all the herby flavors you crave. It's great for dipping, drizzling and tossing. I love this one for buffalo chickpea and buffalo tofu salads or dipping crunchy treats like vegan broccoli balls. My kids are obsessed with ranch dressing on their pizza and they hardly even noticed when I switched out their beloved Hidden Valley Ranch for my vegan ranch. In my eyes that is the biggest win of all!

    image Homemade Vegan Ranch

    What is Ranch Dressing?

    Ranch dressing is a creamy American condiment that people use for salads or for a dipping sauce. It is usually made with buttermilk, sometimes mayo, aromatics like onion and garlic, herbs and pepper. Ranch is super creamy, herby and a little tangy with a distinct flavor. Unfortunately ranch is not a healthy dressing despite its deliciousness. It is high in both calories and fat which makes it not so ideal for snacking without strict portioning. My vegan ranch is lower in calories and fat making it a much better choice.

    Ingredients for Homemade Vegan Ranch

    The ingredients for this vegan ranch dressing are really basic and easy to find in most markets. When selecting a vegan yogurt, choose a plain unsweetened one. I prefer an almond or cashew yogurt rather than coconut because they have less distinct flavor. My favorites are Forager Project and Kite Hill. You can use any combo of fresh herbs you like.

    • plain vegan yogurt
    • maple syrup
    • salt
    • copious black pepper
    • garlic powder
    • tsp onion powder
    • chopped fresh herbs (combo of dill, parsley, cilantro and mint)
    • white vinegar

    How to Make Homemade Vegan Ranch Dressing

    This is such a quick and easy recipe. When stored properly it will last in the refrigerator for 4-5 days for the best quality.

    • Add yogurt, maple and vinegar to a bowl and mix until combined.
    • Add dry spices and mix.
    • Add herbs and mix.
    • Taste for salt and pepper and adjust to your tastes.

    Other Delicious Vegan Dips

    • Bean and Roasted Garlic Dip
    • Vegan Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
    • Easy Beet Hummus
    Homemade Vegan Ranch next to fritters.

    Homemade Vegan Ranch Dressing

    Classic Ranch is veganized deliciously with this herby, decadent and super creamy Homemade Vegan Ranch Dressing. It is lower in fat and calories than the dairy version but does not skip on flavor.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Course dip, dressing, Salad, sauce
    Cuisine American, california, vegan
    Servings 6
    Calories 42 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1.5 cups plain vegan yogurt
    • 1 tsp maple syrup
    • 1 pinch salt
    • copious black pepper
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • 4 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (combo of dill, parsley, cilantro and mint)
    • 1 tsp vinegar

    Instructions
     

    • Add yogurt, maple and vinegar to a bowl and mix until combined.
    • Add dry spices and mix.
    • Add herbs and mix.
    • Taste for salt and pepper and adjust to your tastes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.002gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 0.04mg
    Keyword dairy-free, dressing, Easy, low-cal, oilfree, quick, vegan yogurt, veganized
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    Comments

    1. Rachel

      July 12, 2024 at 4:16 pm

      Your recipes look fantastic and I love the idea of making salads that look like something you actually want to eat.

      Would it be possible to have a cup to metric translation please?

    2. Sara Tercero

      July 17, 2024 at 4:20 pm

      Thank you Rachel. I will look into it to see if there is a plugin for that because manually computing all my recipes into metrics is not an easy step. My meal planner app does have the metric conversion option though if you are interested in that.

    3. Vicky

      June 14, 2025 at 11:31 pm

      How long can you store this in the fridge?

    4. Sara Tercero

      June 16, 2025 at 11:01 am

      3-5 Days for best quality

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