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
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
Terris@FreeEatsFood says
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.
Megan says
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!
Deborah & Iliyana says
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Kirstin Enanoria says
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
Megan says
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
Rebekah says
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!!
Megan says
You're so welcome, Rebekah! So glad you enjoyed it! ;)xo Megan
Moe says
Is the Dijon & mayo corn free? Or would I have to make my own? I am new at this.
Thanks,
Moe
MAID in Alaska says
Hi Moe – it depends on the brand. You would have to check the ingredients and call/check with the company to verify.
🙂 Megan
Maralee says
I finally got around to trying out this recipe: I will never buy ranch dressing again!!! It is so yummy! Thanks Megan! xoxo
tessadomesticdiva says
I have been wanting a good ranch dressing to entice the kids with, will give this a try!
tessadomesticdiva says
ps, I will be giving this mention of AFW this week!
amber says
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
Donna J. Shepherd says
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
Lisa says
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
Megan says
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!
Terri says
I’ve been making ranch for years. I use kefir instead of yogurt. It’s so easy to make.
Mēgan says
Great idea/suggestion, Terri! Thanks.
Bonny says
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!
Mēgan says
Thanks for sharing, Bonny!
Stephanie says
THE BEST dressing and dip I’ve had! Thanks for sharing!!
Mēgan says
Your comment made my day! Thanks, Stephanie. And thanks for coming back here and commenting!