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Homemade Ranch Dressing

Jul 6, 2011 · 27 Comments

This Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe is so delicious and easy to make (even your kids can make it!). You’ll never want to go back to store-bought again!

It is very rare that I purchase an already made salad dressing or dip. I generally make all of ours from scratch, or mostly scratch (I use store-bought mayo & yogurt in this recipe).

Homemade is just… healthier. It’s easy to feel better about what you’re eating, too, if you know exactly what’s in it. And if I’m being honest, homemade always tastes better. I’m sure you’d agree with me on that!

We all love this Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe. Thankfully Abbi, my very picky eater, is interested in eating more of her dinner (and veggies!) if she can dip whatever it is we’re eating in a bit of ranch. Works for me! I know many of you parents out there can relate!

This dressing is excellent for salads, or as a dip.

Depending on the consistency of the yogurt you use, this dressing might be thick. If it’s too thick for your liking, simply thin it out with a bit of cold water.

If you need to make this recipe cow’s milk dairy-free, you definitely can. Simply use whatever type of plain unsweetened yogurt is your favorite, or whatever you tolerate best (almond, soy, cashew, etc.). We use goat’s milk yogurt, which works perfectly.

Other gluten-free dips & dressings to try:

Cheesy Pizza Dip with Crackers from My Gluten Free Kitchen
Dairy Free Spinach Artichoke Dip from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free
Dairy Free Egg Free “Buttermilk” Ranch from Allergy Awesomeness
Easy Italian Vinaigrette from The Pretty Bee

Ranch Dressing Recipe:

½ cup organic mayo (or Just Mayo for egg-free)
½ cup plain unsweetened yogurt (dairy or non-dairy, I use goat’s milk yogurt)
1 tablespoon dehydrated onion
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 teaspoon dried parsley
2 teaspoon dried chives
½ tsp dried dill
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Stir all ingredients together until well blended.  Store in an airtight container and use within 5 to 7 days.

Enjoy!

Megan

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  1. [email protected] says

    July 07, 2011 at 5:01 am

    I don't seem to tolerate dairy in any capacity, but my son has finally outgrown his dairy allergy so I am looking forward to trying this recipe. We are always looking for alternatives to my homemade hummus for dipping veggies. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Megan says

    July 09, 2011 at 7:25 am

    Oh Terris! I'm sorry. Just being able to have yogurt is such a "treat" for me. 🙁 I'm sorry you can't have it! BOO!

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  3. Deborah & Iliyana says

    July 20, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    Hi Megan!We are interns at the northern California chapter of the Arthritis Foundation and we read your blog and are impressed by your creative recipes and insights on living with Arthritis. We were hoping you'd be willing to help us with a media-based testimonial project that we are doing this summer in order to increase awareness of Arthritis and related diseases. The project will be a collection of stories and photographs of people of all ages and cultures who have had experiences with Arthritis. If you are willing to help us with this project in any way, PLEASE email us at [email protected]. Thank you and have a great day!

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  4. Kirstin Enanoria says

    July 31, 2011 at 4:32 am

    Hi Megan,I gotta say, it took me a couple of weeks to get around to making this recipe and I'm so glad I did! I used the plain coconut milk yogurt and skipped the agave… WOW!It passed my son's taste test in a big way.. he hasn't had ranch in a year (since finding out about his food intolerances).THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!Kirstin

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  5. Megan says

    August 01, 2011 at 4:44 am

    Hi Kirstin,YOU'RE WELCOME! YOU'RE WELCOME! YOU'RE WELCOME!! =D My girls (and I) really missed ranch too. I was bound and determined to find a good alternative. I'm glad your little man loved it (that makes me really happy to hear!)! Hugs,Megan

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  6. Rebekah says

    August 03, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    This is so good! I've never been able to make a good ranch, so I've been buying it (urgh) for the husband… but I think those days are over. I added a 1/2 teaspoon of sage and skipped the agave. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!!

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  7. Megan says

    August 03, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    You're so welcome, Rebekah! So glad you enjoyed it! ;)xo Megan

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  8. Moe says

    March 16, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Is the Dijon & mayo corn free? Or would I have to make my own? I am new at this.
    Thanks,
    Moe

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    • MAID in Alaska says

      March 16, 2012 at 5:45 pm

      Hi Moe – it depends on the brand. You would have to check the ingredients and call/check with the company to verify.
      🙂 Megan

      Reply
  9. Maralee says

    April 28, 2012 at 11:39 am

    I finally got around to trying out this recipe: I will never buy ranch dressing again!!! It is so yummy! Thanks Megan! xoxo

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  10. tessadomesticdiva says

    October 20, 2012 at 5:46 am

    I have been wanting a good ranch dressing to entice the kids with, will give this a try!

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  11. tessadomesticdiva says

    October 20, 2012 at 5:47 am

    ps, I will be giving this mention of AFW this week!

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  12. amber says

    October 23, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Love this recipe, Meg! I’m not kidding when I tell you I used to drowned everything in Ranch dressing. I really miss it. I love your variation. One thing I do here when I want a Ranch-like dip is sort of along the lines of your recipe. Soy-free Vegenaise taste fab with some dill, onion/garlic granules, lemon juice and salt. I never though of adding a yogurt Look forward to trying. 🙂

    Hugs to you lovely lady.
    –Amber

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  13. Donna J. Shepherd says

    April 19, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    Pinned and looking forward to trying it. I also pinned the Paleo Chicken Tenders. Just went wheat-free about a year ago. Thanks, Megan!

    Donna
    Topsy Turvy Land

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  14. Lisa says

    November 15, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    Can you use fresh herbs in this? A lot of dried herbs and seasonings have wheat flour added to them for some reason. But I also prefer the taste of fresh herbs in my dressings. Also, is the Dijon a mustard or a wine?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Megan says

      November 17, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      Hi Lisa,
      I’d imagine fresh herbs would be wonderful in this recipe, but you’d probably need to use more of them. The dijon is a mustard!

      Reply
  15. Terri says

    January 06, 2020 at 4:54 pm

    I’ve been making ranch for years. I use kefir instead of yogurt. It’s so easy to make.

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    • Mēgan says

      January 13, 2020 at 8:54 am

      Great idea/suggestion, Terri! Thanks.

      Reply
  16. Bonny says

    February 20, 2020 at 5:16 am

    Great recipe! Just wanted to warn readers that one really must beware of hidden gluten…Grey Poupon mustard, for example, contains gluten. Took me awhile to figure out the source of my getting glutened, so just wanted to warn others. Thanks for all your great recipes!

    Reply
    • Mēgan says

      February 21, 2020 at 9:05 am

      Thanks for sharing, Bonny!

      Reply
  17. Stephanie says

    February 18, 2022 at 10:32 am

    THE BEST dressing and dip I’ve had! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Mēgan says

      March 17, 2022 at 9:09 am

      Your comment made my day! Thanks, Stephanie. And thanks for coming back here and commenting!

      Reply

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