Plant-Based Ranch Dressing Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is vegan ranch made of? ›

A classic ranch dressing uses mayonnaise, buttermilk and fresh herbs and flavorings. So for the vegan version we used a vegan mayonnaise and vegan buttermilk: made with some lemon juice and non-dairy milk, and fresh herbs and flavorings. This was all that was needed for a totally delicious vegan ranch dressing.

Storage Instructions. This homemade vegan ranch dressing will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week when stored in an airtight container. If using dried herbs, your vegan ranch dressing may last even longer. Freezing is not recommended as it is likely to separate and become a weird, grainy texture once thawed.

Mix 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup mayo, and 1 Hidden Valley Ranch Packet in a mixing bowl. Serve with anything! Or: Mix 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup mayo, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp of pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, dried parsley and dried dill in a mixing bowl. Serve with anything!

It tastes like the real deal (but better).

The vegan mayo adds the requisite creamy tang with just a subtle hint of sweetness. And using fresh garlic, dill, and chives adds tons of sharp, garlicky, herby flavor that are mandatory in a ranch dressing.

Is sour cream vegan? No, as it's generally made from cow's milk, sour cream is not suitable for anyone on a vegan diet. However, there are plenty of plant-based alternatives that skip out the diary bit.

It keeps well in the fridge for up to 1 week, so you can drizzle this over everything all week long. The dressing thickens in the fridge so you can also use this as a dip! Vegan ranch is easy to prepare using only 9 ingredients.

It's worth noting that the "best by" date is not equivalent to a safety date. Ranch dressing can still be safe for consumption even after the "best by" date has passed, as long as it has been stored properly. However, the flavor and quality might diminish, making it less enjoyable to eat.

Because mayonnaise has egg in it, it's not vegan. A food product that's vegan is made without any animal products. Instead of eggs, commercial vegan mayonnaise brands may use aquafaba, which is the thick liquid from cooking or soaking chickpeas.

Legumes are famously protein powerhouses. Plus, eating hummus can be a great way to eat more veggies. Use it as a creamy dip or top a salad with your favorite flavor. Hummus is a healthy alternative to dips like ranch.

What can I put on salad instead of ranch? ›

While many restaurants use mass produced ranch mix, they often add it to a higher-quality base. This might include milk, buttermilk, sour cream, or mayonnaise. So when you notice that the ranch in a restaurant tastes better than the bottled dressing from the store, what you're really tasting is delicious, creamy fat.

If you don't have time or inclination to make your dressing from scratch, but you want that elevated restaurant-style ranch, think about zhuzhing up the bottled version with things like finely chopped shallot or scallion, a clove of minced fresh garlic, a splash of buttermilk or dollop of sour cream if you have them ...

CAN VEGANS EAT RANCH? Yes, of course, as long as it's vegan! Traditional ranch dressings contain mayo though, so are not vegan. There are vegan ranch dressing brands out there, but they are full of oil and unhealthy ingredients.

Their vegan ranch is super creamy and herby. It also has a great tang to it. I would have no idea this was plant based ranch if I didn't see the label. Whether you are trying to cut out dairy or you just want to taste some dang good ranch, grab a bottle of this because it's the best vegan ranch dressing we tasted.

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and soy milk mixture, chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

If you are a Ranch Dressing fan like I am you'll know that most of the store-bought options are not vegan or oil-free. The base of most ranch recipes will be mayo or sour cream, both of which include dairy or eggs.