Homemade Gluten Free Ranch Dressing is made with fridge and pantry staples, and is easily made vegan. A must-have recipe for ranch-lovers!
“This is the BEST ranch recipe I’ve ever tried – and I’ve tried more than I should probably admit.”
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
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise, or vegan mayo if desired
- 6 Tablespoons milk, any kind, I use unsweetened almond milk
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- salt and pepper
Directions
- Add all ingredients into a bowl then whisk until smooth. Add more milk to thin dressing out if desired.
- Pour into a container with a tight fitting lid then store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
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Sir Kensington’s is my favorite!! My Hy-Vee’s all carry it, and Natural Grocers too. It’s in the refrigerated section vs on the shelf!
My daughter can’t have onion or garlic, would it be ok without it or any subs you can think to replace it?
Hi Cherie! Can she have shallots? I might add a Tablespoon of minced shallot if so. If not, I might just add a bit more herbs to flavor it up! :)
Woo Hoo! I just found your recipe by accident and it’s my new ranch dressing! So yummy! Thanks so much for sharing!
Yay! So glad you found your way over – enjoy!! :)
Girl! This ranch is the Bomb.com! I had original, not unsweetened, coconut milk (allergic to almond) and it still is delicious. Thank you! I love ranch and I’ve been searching for a recipe without dairy for over a year. I’m eating it with veggies now. Can’t wait to make a salad tonight. :)
You had me at Xennial, lol.
This is the best homemade ranch I’ve ever had. I love it! I used vegenaise and unsweetened almond milk. It turned out delicious! It was so nice to not have to chop fresh herbs or use an immersion blender like other recipes I’ve tried. Thank you for the recipe!
I’ve been trying homemade Ranch recipes for weeks. This is by far the easiest and tastiest. So, so good.
I can’t wait to make this! i’m obsessed with Tessamae’s Ranch after having several years of no ranch in my life, which was just too sad. excited to try to make it at home :)
We’ve been using Just Mayo, which is also eggless and gluten free. If you want to clean up your recipe even more (the mayos have preservatives and natural flavors and and) you could try making your own aquafaba mayo. https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2016/03/easy-vegan-mayo-aquafaba-recipe-vegan-experience.html
Great ranch recipe!
And, too funny ranch video of University of Iowa student. LOL
Where did you buy the Hellman’s Vegan Mayo? Dying to find it!
In August I found out I am sensitive to gluten, dairy, eggs,…(there’s more) & your blog is a lifesaver!!!
Never mind! Found it at Target!
Oh good! That’s exactly where I found it too! ;)
Yeeessss!!!! Thank you. I also ranched it up so much in college but now try to eat cleaner and dairy and gluten are not my friends. :)
Oh good, I’m glad I’m not alone, AND that this recipe might work for ya! ;)
I know an even simpler recipe:
4 cloves of garlic
3 green onions
2 tbsps lemon juice
1 pinch of Celtic sea salt
1 cup homemade Mayo or Mayo of choice