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    Ranch Dressing | Homemade + Dairy Free

    Published: Jan 2, 2018 · Modified: May 17, 2023 by Tammy Circeo · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Ranch Dressing is one of my favorite salad dressings that I, in fact, rarely eat on salads. I prefer a flavorful olive oil and flake salt, or a simple vinaigrette. But Ranch Dressing still has its place! I love it on is a taco salad and then I like to mix it with a bit of salsa. I also choose it for a Cobb Salad rather than blue cheese dressing. It's also delicious on baked potatoes, accompanying Chicken Wings, and as a dip for pizza.

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    Traditional Ranch Dressing is dairy-based with sour cream or yogurt coming in with that unmistakable tangy kick. So delicious, but not beneficial to those who limit or have eliminated dairy products.

    All the ingredients for Ranch Dressing

    I love Danielle Walker's recipe in her Celebrations cookbook, but to suit my tastes better, I changed a couple of things. One thing I didn't change is all the fresh herbs ... parsley, dill, and chives ... because, well, fresh herbs are AMAZING! But I prefer garlic powder to fresh garlic because I don't care for the pungency of the fresh. Sometimes, it's absolutely called for, don't get me wrong, but in this, I like it to take more of a supporting role. Another adjustment I make is to increase the lemon juice a bit. Without the sour cream or yogurt, I find that adding a bit more lemon juice to taste really helps with the tangy bit. It's totally up to one's taste preferences, though, so you do you, OK?

    Jar of Ranch Dressing in front of cutting boards

    Why make it from scratch?

    When you wonder why I wouldn't simply buy a prepackaged seasoning mix or a bottle of prepared ranch dressing at the grocery store, take a few minutes next time you're shopping to {try to} read that ingredient list. Unpronounceable ingredients and additives galore! No thanks, folks, I'll take homemade every time!

    Bon Appétit!

    And for those who don't have issues with dairy, here's a bonus for you! Full of dairy ranch dressing! 🙂

    If you try this recipe and enjoy it, please leave a comment below and a star rating. Also, if you are on Instagram, post a photo and tag me @tammycirceocheznous so that I can see your delicious dish!

    Recipe

    Ranch Dressing | Homemade Traditional

    Tammy Circeo
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Salad, Sauces
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 quart

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1 cup mayo
    • 1 cup yogurt
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
    • Juice of half a lemon 4-6 teaspoons
    • Salt and pepper to taste about 1 teaspoon each

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients and whisk till combined. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
    Keyword ranch, ranch dressing
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    Recipe

    Ranch Dressing | Homemade + Dairy Free

    Danielle Walker + Tammy Circeo
    This is a variation on the recipe that Danielle Walker has in her cookbook, Celebrations. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Salad, Sauces
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cups

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • ½ cup full-fat coconut milk the canned variety and don't mix it up ... just scoop the solids off the top
    • ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley chopped finely 
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh chives chopped finely
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh dill chopped finely
    • 4 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed (add more to taste)
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all the ingredients and whisk until combined. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
    Keyword dairy free, ranch, ranch dressing
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
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