Here’s my recipe for the best Ranch Dressing you’ll ever have, in less than 2 minutes! It can also be made using ANY MILK you want! So this can be completely dairy free if you want. It works with soy, almond, coconut milk… you name it!
No mix packet, just real ingredients perfectly blended to create an authentic ranch dressing that you’ll make over and over again!
They say Ranch Dressing was invented when Southerners realized we couldn’t fry lettuce… A funny story for sure, but whatever the real reason, Ranch Dressing is a classic!
About 14 years ago, I found out that my chronic congestion was due to a processed dairy allergy. I was terribly upset about all the foods I would have to give up. That is, until I realized that I could replace my favorite dairy based products with better tasting, homemade versions.
Homemade Ranch Dressing with Dairy Free Options
After 14 years of making this ranch dressing for every family event, every holiday, and every party, it has been perfected into the most amazing ranch you’ll ever have.
Recently I’ve been obsessed with snacking on sun-warmed tomatoes and carrots from our garden dipped into this delicious dressing!
It also makes an amazing dip for chips, potato wedges (don’t get me started on how much of that combo I could eat!), and of course a salad!
You can also substitute in any milk you’d like for a delicious dairy free ranch dressing. It’s doesn’t have to be animal milk… I’ve made this recipe with coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, raw milk, and more!
I bet you have everything you need to whip this up right now. So grab your favorite milk and give it a try!
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup milk (any type of milk works)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Dressing Jar like this one or this one
- Place mayo in a medium bowl
- Add milk and lemon juice and whisk until smooth
- Add spices and stir until well combined
- Pour into a Dressing Jar and store in the refrigerator.
- Will keep for up to 4 weeks.
- Though this dressing is amazing right away, if you have a chance to let it sit in the fridge for a few hours, or preferably overnight, then it's even better!
Homemade Ranch Dressing FAQ
How long does this ranch dressing keep for in the fridge?
It keeps for about 1 month in the fridge, so don’t make a mega huge batch if you won’t use it during that time.
Can I use this dressing right away?
Absolutely! However, though this dressing is amazing right away, if you have a chance to let it sit in the fridge for a few hours, or preferably overnight, then it’s even better!
My dressing is a little runny, what happened?
This is normal! If your dressing is needed right away, add a bit more mayo until the right thickness is reached. If you are able to let it set up in the fridge for several hours or overnight, it will thicken normally.
My dressing is too thick!
Not to worry! Just add a bit more milk (a teaspoon at a time) until you hit that perfect thickness!
Can I use any type of mayonnaise?
Yes! Just like the milk, any type of mayonnaise can be substituted in this recipe. I’ve had readers tell me they used vegan mayo and almond milk and this was still the best ranch dressing ever!
Can I add other flavors?
Of course! If you like chipotle ranch, or jalepaneo ranch, feel free to add whatever additional flavors you’d like to this recipe!
This is the perfect base for all your ranch dressing needs!
Was just browsing through your site and the link in another article landed me here! I can’t wait to try this! I’ve never had success with homemade ranch… But then again I’ve tried all of twice so many years ago and sounds delicious!
Yay! You’ll have to let me know what you think! It’s the best IMHO 😉 We make it for every holiday and several times during the summer, because I basically live off of fresh produce and ranch during that season!
Seriously amazing ranch dressing! I made this with Vegan mayo and Almond milk and it was so so perfect! So much better than the store bought dairy free ranch options! Thank you!!
Yay! I’m so glad you loved it! Thank you for letting us know how well it worked with the dairy free mayo! <3