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    Home » Dressings, Gravies and Sauces

    Vegan Ranch Dressing

    Published: Feb 3, 2019 by Sherri Hall · This post may contain affiliate links.

    This creamy and flavorful Vegan Ranch Dressing tastes so much like its dairy-based counterpart, you won’t believe it’s dairy-free! Not only is this dairy-free ranch dressing perfect for salads, but it also makes a delicious dip for veggies, chips and more. This vegan dressing is also nut-free, easy to make and requires less than 10 ingredients and just 5 minutes of prep time.

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    Ranch dressing being poured on a salad from a mason jar

    It all started with my vegan ranch chickpea veggie burgers. When I told my coworker about the burgers, she thought I said I made vegan ranch dressing, and I think she almost jumped out of her chair from excitement.

    Unfortunately, that wasn’t exactly what I had said, just what she wished I had said.

    She went on to complain that she just couldn’t find a vegan version of this American staple that met her standards. “The store-bought varieties just don’t taste the same,” she said.

    As a new vegan, she was on the hunt for a satisfactory replacement for her favorite dressing.

    Dipping broccoli into vegan ranch dressing

    So, I figured if I could make a ranch-style veggie burger, I could make a vegan ranch dressing too.

    Using the same seasoning blend in my burgers, I was able to create a creamy vegan dressing that made the cut.

    Not only did my vegan coworker absolutely fall in love with this dressing, but my non-vegan coworkers also went bananas over it. They just couldn’t believe it was vegan!

    Made with vegan mayo, soy milk, apple cider vinegar, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, kosher salt and white pepper, it surely was 100% vegan. 🙂

    Dipping a carrot into vegan ranch dressing

    What to Eat with This Ranch Dressing/Dip (Besides Salad)

    When I took this ranch dressing to work, I also brought in samples of my Buffalo Chickpea Meatballs. Not only was the dressing a hit, but so were these tasty little meatless meatballs.

    A win-win I must say!

    In addition to the Buffalo "meatballs," this dressing makes a great topping for my Buffalo Chickpea Burgers too.

    Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Burgers on lettuce with ranch dressing and avocado

    I also enjoyed dipping some vegan chicken nuggets as well as all kinds of veggies into this delicious ranch!

    Dipping broccoli into dressing

    And of course, good ole potato chips, French fries and sweet potato fries work well too! 😉

    What mayonnaise works best in this recipe?

    I have made this dressing several times and have tried it with a different brand of vegan mayo each time, including Follow Your Heart Vegenaise, Earth Balance Original and Just Mayo. 

    Personally, I prefer it made with Earth Balance, which is the brand shown in the photographs for this post. 

    How to Make Vegan Ranch Dressing

    Start by adding unsweetened, plain soy milk to a 12- or 16-oz. mason jar. Then, add apple cider vinegar.

    adding apple cider vinegar to the soy milk in a mason jar

    Whisk with a fork to combine.

    stirring vinegar into soy milk with a fork

    Next, add dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, kosher salt and white pepper.

    seasonings added to the mason jar

    Then, add vegan mayo.

    Mayo added to ingredients in mason jar

    Whisk with a fork to combine all of the ingredients.

    spoon in mason jar after stirring together all of the ingredients

    Then, place the lid tightly on the jar and shake vigorously to ensure all ingredients are well-incorporated.

    shaking the mason jar with lid on it

    Refrigerate for at least 1 hours Stir before serving.

    Storage Instructions

    Store dressing in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in the sealed mason jar. Stir before each use.

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    Pouring dressing on a salad
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    5 from 7 votes

    Vegan Ranch Dressing

    This Vegan Ranch Dressing tastes so much like its dairy-based counterpart, you won’t believe it’s vegan. Not only is it perfect for salads, but it also makes a delicious dip for veggies, chips and more. It’s also nut-free, easy to make and requires less than 10 ingredients and just 5 minutes of prep time.
    Course Dip, dressing
    Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Keyword dairy-free, dressing, egg free, gluten free, meatless monday, nut free, ranch dip, ranch dressing, salad dressing, vegan, vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Chilling Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings 18 tablespoons (approximately)
    Calories 62kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup unsweetened, plain soy milk plus 1-2 additional tablespoon if you like a thinner dressing (I used WestSoy)
    • 1 ¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • ¾ cup gluten-free, vegan mayonnaise (see post above for brand suggestions)
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper

    Instructions

    • Add soy milk to a 12- or 16 oz. mason jar. Using a fork, whisk in apple cider vinegar.
    • Add dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, kosher salt and white pepper followed by mayo. Whisk with a fork to combine.
    • Seal the mason jar and shake vigorously to ensure all ingredients are well-incorporated.
    • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. 

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Notes

    *If you prefer a thinner dressing, you can add 1-2 more tablespoons of soy milk. 
    Storage Instructions: Store dressing in the refrigerator in a sealed mason jar or other airtight container for up to 5 days.
    If you don't have a mason jar, you can use a bowl to whisk all of the ingredients together. Ensure to whisk well since you will be skipping the shaking step.
    This recipe has not been tested with milk other than soy. If you use a different plant-based milk, you may have to adjust the measurements for both the milk and the mayo depending on how thick you like your dressing as some milks have a thinner consistency than the soy milk.
    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Nutrition information was calculated using ¼ cup of soy milk.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g

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    1. Randy piazza

      January 17, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      What if you can’t drink soy milk?

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        January 17, 2020 at 4:16 pm

        Hi Randy! As I mentioned in the recipe card notes, I haven't personally tested the recipe with a different plant-based milk, but feel free to give it a try. If you use a different plant-based milk, you may have to adjust the measurements for both the milk and the mayo depending on how thick you like your dressing as some milks have a thinner consistency than the soy milk. If it is a thinner milk, you might want to start out with 2 tablespoons and work up from there depending on your preference. Hope that helps. Feel free to let me know how it turns out and what milk you used. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Eva MacDuff

      April 03, 2019 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      This is my favorite recipe for vegan ranch dressing on the internet! I am OBSESSED!!!! So easy to make and SO GOOD! Way better than any store-bought vegan ranch dressing I have tried too!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        April 03, 2019 at 12:37 pm

        Thank you so much, Eva! That means a lot! I'm so happy you love the dressing! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sonia

      February 18, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      This ranch dressing looks and sounds so easy and delicious ? I will definitely be making this for my friend who is vegan.. I am sure she and her family will love it!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        February 19, 2019 at 8:47 am

        Thank you so much, Sonia! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Dannii

      February 18, 2019 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      I can never resist a big pot of ranch dressing with veggies to dip in. Great that this is a vegan option too.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        February 19, 2019 at 8:47 am

        Me too, Dannii! Thanks so much! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Mary Bostow

      February 18, 2019 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      This is definitely the best dressing I have had. I am slowly transitioning to vegan and was tired of vingerette dressing. So far I have made this 3 times and every time it is AMAZING. My mom and sister, non vegan, both love it and have made the recipe.. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        February 19, 2019 at 8:46 am

        That's so wonderful to hear, Mary! So happy you and your family love this dressing! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Tracy

      February 18, 2019 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      This is great! Pinning this for when I need a crowd pleasing party dip!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        February 19, 2019 at 8:46 am

        Thanks Tracy! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Heidy L. McCallum

      February 18, 2019 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      I am loving how delicious your Vegan Ranch Dressing looks, I bet my friend Trisha would love this. I will have to pass your recipe on to her.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        February 19, 2019 at 8:46 am

        Thanks so much, Heidy! Hope she enjoys it! 🙂

        Reply

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