Gluten Free Ranch Dressing is made with fridge and pantry staples, and is easily made vegan. This is a must-have dip and dressing recipe for ranch-lovers!
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Where are my ranch lovers at?! (Hands raised and waving wildly here.)
The other day I was wondering when and where 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.
We need to edit the Wiki article to add that America’s favorite salad dressing is not only super simple to make at home, but it’s gluten free and easily made vegan too!
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. Yes, even Hidden Valley. Start eating my homemade ranch dressing and the bottled stuff will start tasting like chemicals!
Make it 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
- 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 mayonnaise, milk (any kind, I use unsweetened almond milk,) apple cider vinegar, dried parsley flakes, dried chives, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, plus salt and pepper to taste, then whisk to combine.
I have made this recipe using everything from regular mayo to Hellman’s vegan mayo, and have also made this ranch with Earth Balance Vegan Mayonnaise.
FYI:I have not tested this recipe with Greek yogurt or sour cream or anything other then vegan mayo.
That’s all she wrote! Pour the dressing into a jar with a tight fitting lid, or container, 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!
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Gluten Free Ranch Dressing is made with fridge and pantry staples, and is easily made vegan. This is a must-have dip and dressing recipe for ranch-lovers!
Ingredients
makes 1-1/2 cups
- 1 cup mayonnaise (I use vegan mayo)
- 6 Tablespoons milk (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 whiskuntil smooth. Add more milk to thin dressing out if desired. Store in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
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Shawnna 07.31.2024 I just made this with homemade mayo and it turned out really runny. Any way to thicken it up at all?
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- Thonda 04.28.2024
I enjoy your website don’t want to miss anything
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- Kristin 04.29.2024
Thank you, Thonda, I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipes!
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- Molly Tankersley 04.13.2024
I need a dairy free substitute for store bought ranch seasoning packets! If I leave out the mayo, milk and vinegar, do you think this would work in place of the packet? Thanks!
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- Kristin 04.15.2024
Sure, I think that could work!!
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- Nata 04.05.2024
First, there’s not gluten in dressings. If there’s gluten in what you think, I dont know where you come from.
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- Kristin 04.06.2024
Nata, there is absolutely gluten in some salad dressings. Off the top of my head, most Asian-style dressings contain soy sauce, which is made with wheat.
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- Me 04.13.2024
There is absolutely gluten and hidden gluten in many dressings. I have gluten intolerance and have been gluten free for many years. Chill person.
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- Elise Goan 01.12.2024
Hello Kristin!This the best homemade Ranch dressing ever in my humble opinion and my husband will agree with me. Thank you, thank you! Adding the apple cider vinegar to create the tanginess of buttermilk is GENIUS on your part. I use half and half for richness and use a little more to thin the dressing out. I have been following you for a while and have enjoyed watching your babies grow up. Thank you for making GF cooking more enjoyable.Blessings,Elise
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- Kristin 01.13.2024
Oh my gosh, thank you so much for this glowing review, Elise!! I am so so glad you love this recipe! Thank you so much for cooking alongside me for many years – TIME FLIES!!
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- charmalee 12.27.2023
can we make this dressing with miracle whip dressing instead of helmsman
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- Kristin 12.27.2023
If you like the flavor of Miracle Whip that should be fine – meaning the texture will be the same!
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- Mimi 12.15.2023
I made a big batch of your dried Ranch dressing mix.
How much do you use instead of the individual ingredients with the milk, mayo and vinegar in this recipe.Reply
- Deborah 12.13.2023
This is delicious. I thinned with water because I didn’t have unflavored df milk on hand and used dill pickle juice in place of vinegar. Still came out excellent.
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- Kristin 12.14.2023
So glad this was a hit, Deborah! I sometimes use pickle juice in place of the milk also. Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
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- Alyson 06.03.2023
How do you make vegan homemade mayonnaise? I would love to try it with this fabulous Ranch dressing
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- Kristin 06.06.2023
Hi Alyson! I just did a quick google search and this recipe has really great reviews! https://jessicainthekitchen.com/vegan-mayonnaise/ I personally use Hellman’s vegan mayonnaise.
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- Missy 01.30.2023
This recipe has made it possible for me to eat ranch again! I followed the recipe exactly with Hellmans vegan mayo and it turned out delicious. Thank you!
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- Kristin 01.30.2023
I’m so thrilled to hear that, Missy! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
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- Lisa 01.06.2023
I made this with homemade vegan mayo and this is probably the best vegan gluten-free dressing I’ve ever made!! Thank you for sharing!!
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- Kristin 01.09.2023
Ahh, thrilled to hear it, Lisa! Thank you so much for your feedback!
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- Mary M McCullough 11.25.2021
Love this recipe, i was concerned about the almond milk but you dont even taste it. I now can have ranch again. Thank you for another great recipe.
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- Christina 11.16.2021
This is delicious!! I eat it with salad and pizza and all things I enjoy ranch with. I don’t put as much dill because personally I don’t like it much. But I don’t alter the recipe by omitting it, and I love it! Well done, thank you for this :)
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- Jazz 10.31.2021
Oh man is this recipe a winner!! Don’t know how you did it but you came up with the perfect blend of ingredients and this dressing is simply deeelicious, thank you ????!! Never would have thought to add apple cider vinegar but everything completely works! I didn’t have any dill in my cabinet so I left it out and only had dried onions to sub for the onion powder and my dressing still came out yummy. Thank you again for sharing this…definitely a new go to for me????!
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- Kristin 11.01.2021
I’m so glad it was a hit, Jazz!! Thank you so much for your feedback and recipe rating!
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- Cathy 09.06.2021
Do you have a hint or recipe for a dry ranch dressing mix? You know like the Hidden Valley ranch mix that comes in a packet?
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- Kristin 09.07.2021
This one looks to have excellent reviews! https://www.spendwithpennies.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
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- Christie 07.29.2021
Delicious! I didn’t expect to like it because I’m kind of a hidden valley fan BUT this has a great taste and free of any extra chemicals! Will keep this on hand, but also easy enough to whip up on the spot when needed!
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- Kelly Ann 03.28.2021
Hands down the best vegan ranch I’ve ever had!!
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- Becky 02.25.2020
Have you ever done the math to figure out large batch measurements? I like to keep dry ranch mix on hand to use for seasoning roasted veggies, some meats, and other recipes that call for the dry mix. I’d like to make a huge batch to keep in the cupboard!
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- Lindsey 02.06.2020
I have been gluten, dairy and egg free for a year and your recipes have been a life saver. This ranch is so good I make it at least 1-2 a month.
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- Kristin 02.06.2020
I was GF/DF/EF while my daughter was nursing and it was incredibly tough – I’m glad to hear you’ve found a recipe to work with your dietary restrictions!
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I’m a Midwestern wife and Mama, and after being diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2013 I began sharing delicious and approachable gluten-free recipes made with everyday, in-season ingredients. Welcome!
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