Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing
This dairy-free ranch dressing is creamy, thick, and rich without a drop of dairy! We use full-fat coconut milk from the can and lots of herbs to make a vegan ranch so good, you'll want to put it on everything!
Let's make dairy-free ranch dressing!
Making this vegan ranch might be even easier than opening a bottle from the store (and it sure is cheaper!). Here we go:
Step 1: Combine
In a medium-sized bowl, combine fresh or dried herbs and spices, add the coconut milk, mayo (use plant-based mayo for vegan ranch dressing), and apple cider vinegar, then whisk or blend together until smooth. We like using an immersion blender so it gets super smooth!
Protip: Use fresh or dried herbs!
Fresh herbs give this dressing the most flavor, but we know how expensive fresh herbs can be out of season. If you don't have or can't get fresh, dried herbs work just fine! We've listed the amounts for both-so you can use all fresh, all dried, or a combination of the two.
Step 2: Chill
Let the ranch chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge for the flavors to blend. If you use mostly dried herbs, make sure to let the dressing rest in the fridge for a good hour or two before using it to help bring out the flavors.
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You can store extra ranch dressing in a wide-mouth pint mason jar or a glass vinegar bottle in the fridge. It will keep for a week or more. Admittedly, this ranch never actually lasts that long in our house. We're lucky if a batch lasts two or three days! It's that good.
Can you make this ranch vegan, paleo, or Whole 30?
You sure can! This dairy-free ranch dressing is paleo and Whole 30-compliant as written, and if you grab some plant-based mayo, it easily becomes vegan. Enjoy your ranch!
How can you use this ranch?
- As a delicious dairy-free salad dressing (obviously!)
- As a dressing for this ranch blt pasta salad
- As a marinade for chicken
- As a dip for cut veggies
📖 Recipe
Healthy Coconut Milk Ranch Dressing (Dairy-Free, Vegan, Paleo)
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise use plant-based if vegan
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon onion powder OR ¼ small onion, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder OR 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill OR 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley OR 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried chives OR 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 1 green onion sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and whisk together until smooth. For a super smooth dressing, blend using an immersion blender.
- Transfer to a bottle or jar for storage, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving (longer if using dried herbs).
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Need more dairy-free dressing options? Check out our other dressing recipes:
- Cashew Cream Ranch
- Creamy Avocado Vinaigrette
- Italian Dressing
- Sesame Ginger Dressing
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
THANK YOU!!!! finding a dairy free nut free recipe has been a challenge. this is very good!!!!!!!!! and we are so grateful for it!!!
Yay! We're so happy you love it, Michelle! Thanks so much for coming back to tell us about it =)
Just a question really, I'd like to try this recipe but before I buy the coconut milk, I need to know if the dressing tastes coconut-ty. I really dislike the taste of coconut but like the idea of moving towards dairy free. Thanks.
It definitely does have a slight coconut flavor to it. I'd recommend checking out our dairy-free cashew ranch if you're coconut averse: https://wholefully.com/cashew-ranch-dressing/
This is super simple to make and so tasty!! It was a hit in my home 😛
I will make this from now on and ditch anything store bought!!
Great dairy free option for ranch dressing. Can this be frozen to be eaten at a later time?
I've never tried it, but I don't see why it wouldn't work!
New to the Paleo lifestyle ... do you know if this recipe is Paleo? The Mayo is my main concern - I guess I could make my own Mayo & then make this recipe. Hmm ... any other suggestions on what I could use for Paleo. I know I should know what I can & can't have with Paleo - but I'm still learning.
*AND this recipe sounds wonderful!!
It sure is paleo, if you use paleo-friendly mayo—which you can either make yourself (it's so easy!) or you can buy paleo mayo brands at most major grocery stores now. Good luck!
do you use unsweetened or sweetened coconut milk?
Unsweetened - the kind that comes in a can!
Hi im interested in making this salad dressing, but I would like to know how long this product will last, because im doing it for a food processing project.
This is the best dressing in the world! I make it often and even my dairy loving people enjoy it and can’t tell any difference. So glad I found this recipe.
Great post! Have nice day ! 🙂 maesv
Instead of the Mayo I used 0% FAGE yogurt and it was amazing!
Oh, that is a great idea!!
I'm new to the Paleo lifestyle ... I wonder if the yogurt is workable? Guess I better look around for an answer!