Vegan Ranch Dressing
This vegan ranch dressing is perfect for dips, salads, and sandwiches. No more missing out on ranch – plus, it’s ready in minutes!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s been a while since I gave up dairy, but this vegan ranch dressing tastes exactly like the original to me. If you’ve missed ranch, you don’t have to miss out any longer!
- No special equipment required! Just whisk the ingredients together and enjoy.
- Just like the classic ranch dressing, you can use this for so many things! Dip your chips in it, add it to a sandwich, or drizzle all over your salad.
- There is a reason why we love ranch, it’s the perfect combination of creamy and tangy that elevates any dish.
Key Ingredients
- Plant-based yogurt creates a creamy, tangy base.
- Fresh herbs, including dill, parsley, and chives bring that classic ranch flavor.
- Garlic and onion powder add depth and savoriness.
Hack It!
- Use any plant-based yogurt, as long as it is unsweetened. For a thicker consistency, I recommend coconut yogurt or vegan Greek yogurt.
- If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs instead.
- Adjust the amount of plant-based milk depending on the consistency you’re after.
- Season with salt as desired.
How to Make Vegan Ranch Dressing
Step 1: The easiest way to prep this recipe is by adding all the listed ingredients to a blender. The no-equipment option is to chop the herbs and add everything to a jar.
Step 2: Blend or whisk everything together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Altogether, you end up with about a cup and a half of dressing, which is 24 servings of 1 tbsp.
Transfer to a container with a lid (you can even reuse the yogurt tub) and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
More Plant-Based Dips and Sauces
- Zero Waste Vegan Tzatziki
- Vegan Chipotle Mayo
- Vegan Cilantro Lime Dressing
- Tofu Cream
- Ginger Carrot Miso Dressing
You can find more vegan dips, sauces and salad dressing recipes in PlantYou Scrappy Cooking and the original PlantYou Cookbook!
The Recipe: Vegan Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan yogurt, unsweetened
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh chives, chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp plant-based milk, or more as needed
Equipment
- High-speed blender optional
Instructions
Using a blender
- Add all listed ingredients to a blender and combiineuntil smooth. Taste and season with salt as needed.
Without a blender
- Chop the herbs and add them to a bowl or jar.
- Add yogurt, lemon juice, plant-based milk, garlic and onion powder, and whisk until combined. Taste and season with salt as needed.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 1½ cups of dressing (24 servings of 1 tbsp).
- Use any plant-based yogurt, as long as it is unsweetened. For a thicker consistency, I recommend coconut yogurt or vegan Greek yogurt.
- If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs instead.
- Adjust the amount of plant-based milk depending on the consistency you’re after.
- Season with salt as desired.