Creamy, delicious, homemade dairy free ranch dressing is perfect for topping salads or dipping veggies!
We’re approaching salad season here…warm weather, lighter meals, and lots of fresh veggies will soon be the norm.
And what will you top your salads with this season? Do you miss creamy, dairy based dressings like blue cheese and ranch? Have you tried a bottled dairy free ranch dressing, only to be disappointed?
I have the solution – this homemade dairy free ranch dressing is just as creamy and flavorful as the dairy filled variety.
Loaded with flavor from fresh chives, fresh dill, and a good amount of garlic, this dairy free ranch dressing is just right for topping all of your favorite foods. Salads, fresh vegetables, chicken tenders and more are a perfect match for this homemade ranch dressing.
I used Daiya brand cream cheese, Earth Balance Mayo, and So Delicious unsweetened coconut milk beverage. If you have brands of dairy free cream cheese, mayo, and milk that work better for your needs, go ahead and use them! It really shouldn’t make too much of a difference here.
Fresh herbs and fresh lemon juice give this ranch dressing a nice bright flavor, and are preferrable to dried herbs. The garlic flavor does get stronger the longer this dressing stays in the refrigerator, so please be aware of that!
This ranch dressing is best consumed within 3-4 days.
I think you’ll love this dairy free ranch dressing. It’s:
- creamy
- flavorful
- easy to make in a hurry
- perfect for your salad needs!
Homemade Dairy Free Ranch Dressing
A creamy, flavorful, dairy free ranch dressing recipe that's perfect for your summer salads!
Ingredients
- 3/8 cup vegan cream cheese I used Daiya plain cream cheese
- 3/8 cup vegan mayonnaise I used Earth Balance Mindful Mayo
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk I used So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk Beverage
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 Tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh chives finely chopped
Instructions
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Put the vegan cream cheese, vegan mayo, non-dairy milk, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth.
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Add the fresh dill and fresh chives and pulse a few times to combine.
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Pour the dressing into a glass container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Dressing should be eaten within 3-4 days.
Kelly Roenicke
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Looks great. Just what I was wanting for when my girls are here that are dairy free. Thanks. :) You really have been a big help. This is all new to me and I get so frustrated.
Thank you so much for reading, I’m glad you are encouraged! You can do this! :)
Ooooh, looks good. I need a healthy homemade version of ranch dressing. As you say, just in time for salads. Yum. I’m going to make this as soon as I go out and get the ingredients.
I hope you love it!
Cheers to salad season!! This dressing looks perfect for all those summer salads! I’m loving this dairy-free version! I’ll forward this recipe on to my brother, who is lactose intolerant (and could use more salads in his life, lol) ;)