Gluten Free Ranch Dressing (Vegan Friendly)

The other day I was wondering when and why and how ranch dressing became a “thing” so I turned to the most trusted source on the internet – Wikipedia – to find out. That’s a joke, but actually…I did start there. Anyway, the story begins with an Alaskan dude ranch in the 50s and concludes with a University of Iowa student in the present day.

Because OF COURSE! Nothing rivals a Midwesterner’s love of ranch dressing!

We’ll need to edit the Wiki article to add that America’s favorite salad dressing is now super simple to make gluten free, and vegan, at home!

Watch How to Make It

Homemade Gluten Free Ranch Dressing

Like most homemade salad dressings and vegetable dips, making ranch dressing is easier that you’d ever think.

Combine fridge and spice cupboard staples – including mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, milk, herbs, and spices – into a bowl then whisk it up. Incredibly simple and so, so much better than store bought ranch dressing.

Start eating my homemade ranch dressing and the bottled stuff will start tasting like chemicals.

Make it Egg and Dairy Free aka Vegan

I make my gluten free ranch dressing vegan because 2/3 of my kids have, or have had, food allergies including eggs and milk.

To make this recipe vegan, use vegan mayonnaise (I like Hellman’s) and dairy-free milk. I use unsweetened almond milk. That’s it!

What to Dunk into Homemade Ranch Dressing

Not only is gluten free ranch dressing one of the easiest things you can whip up in just a couple of minutes at home, but I cannot TELL you how tasty it is with the following:

• Homemade fries
• Tater tots
• Pizza
• Pizza Breadsticks
• Carrots
• Snap Peas
• Sweet peppers
• Salads
• Wraps
• Chicken
• Burgers

Whisk this recipe up, stash it in the fridge, then utilize often. Let’s do it!

How to Make Gluten Free Ranch Dressing

To a medium sized bowl add the following ingredients then mix to combine:

• Mayonnaise (vegan if you need it)
• Milk (any kind, I use unsweetened almond milk)
• Apple cider vinegar
• Dried parsley flakes
• Dried chives
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Dried dill
• Salt and pepper

I have made this recipe using everything from regular mayo to Hellman’s vegan mayo and it always turns out great.

The dressing / dip is ready to be used right away, though I find it’s best after being refrigerated for a couple hours to let the flavors meld.

That said, pour the dressing into a jar or container with a tight fitting lid then keep in the refrigerator for all your ranch-related needs for 1-2 weeks.

I hope you love this tasty homemade ranch dressing recipe as much we do – enjoy!

More Homemade Dressing Recipes

• Thai Peanut Dressing
• Best Ever Italian Vinaigrette
• Chili Lime Dressing
• Red Wine Vinaigrette
• Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
• Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

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