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Published: Aug 13, 2013 · Modified: Sep 22, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

Homemade Ranch Dressing {dairy-free}

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homemade dairy free ranch dressing in a glass mason jar with a spoon sticking out the top, sitting in front of a green salad.

Ranch dressing has always been my absolute favorite, and this Homemade Ranch Dressing {dairy-free} Recipe is absolutely perfect whether you use regular milk or a non-dairy substitute. When I post a recipe as "dairy-free" I get a lot of emails asking how to make it with regular products, which is completely fine with me 🙂  I love your emails....I just thought maybe I could simplify things and make the recipe appeal to everyone.....

homemade dairy free ranch dressing in a glass mason jar with a spoon sticking out the top, sitting in front of a green salad.

When I convert a recipe to dairy-free, I generally do not change the measurements unless absolutely necessary. This usually works, unless the composition of the substitute is completely different. It's the same concept as using non fat milk in a recipe that calls for whole milk, it will be more diluted and not as thick. Traditional Ranch Dressing is made with whole milk, so I substituted coconut milk (box in the refrigerator section) and the consistency is the same as the original.

homemade dairy free ranch dressing in a small glass pitcher sitting in front of a salad.

How to make Homemade Dairy Free Ranch Dressing:

Pour apple cider vinegar into coconut or cashew milk. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes to "curdle" and become buttermilk.

In a bowl or jar, whisk/shake the together mayonnaise, pressed garlic, parsley, green onions, white wine vinegar, "buttermilk", and pepper.....

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Pour into container and store in refrigerator. Use within 7 days.

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this picture was taken right after I made it, I was loosing daylight. Once it chills for a few hours, it will be thick and creamy just like you would expect a Ranch Dressing to be:)

How to make Dairy-free substitutions:

I originally made this dressing with soy milk, also a good substitute for whole milk...but there is a huge drawback. Soy milk is made from soybeans that contain flavonoid compounds called isoflavones that exhibit a weak-estrogenic activity when ingested. The medical community is still arguing the effects of consuming soy for men and women alike. The commercial soy bean growers also use genetically modified seeds that is then used to produce the soy milk. So I am limiting my consumption of soy milk until there is a better understanding of how it truly affects the human body. That's just me, the choice is yours 🙂 ***Update - it turns out that my hormone imbalance, joint pain, and mood swings were being caused by soy, so I no longer go anywhere near it!!***

Can you make Ranch Dressing with Almond Milk?

Almond and Rice Milk are also great substitutes for dairy, but their viscosity is closer to that of non-fat milk. It all comes down to the recipe that you are converting and what roll the milk plays. If the recipe is a cake, it may need the additional fat that whole milk provides. Almond and rice milks have half the amount of fat as coconut or soy milks, so that needs to be factored in.

This is how I convert recipes:

  • Heavy Cream = Coconut Milk (can)
  • Whole Milk = Coconut Milk (box) or Cashew Milk in the refrigerator section
  • Non Fat Milk = Almond or Rice Milk
  • Half & Half = Half Coconut Milk (can) & Half Coconut or Cashew Milk (box)

More homemade dressing recipes:

  • Whole 3o Ranch Dressing - identical recipe but whole30 & paleo compliant
  • Bacon Ranch Dressing 
  • Creamy Feta Dressing
  • Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
  • Sweet Onion and Citrus Dressing
  • Italian Dressing
  • Hot Bacon Dressing 
  • Green Goddess Dressing 

By the way, this Homemade Dairy Free Ranch Dressing recipe also works really well as a dip!

Enjoy!!

Homemade Dairy Free Ranch Dressing

Ranch dressing has always been my favorite, and this Homemade Dairy Free Ranch Dressing recipe is absolutely perfect!
4.79 from 23 votes
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ranch, dressing, salad, recipe, homemade, dip
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 129kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened CashewMilk (or refrigerated coconut milk in a box)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic (pressed or finely minced)
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
  • 3 Tablespoons minced green onions
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Pour apple cider vinegar into cashew milk. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes to “curdle” and become buttermilk.
  • In a bowl or jar, whisk/shake the together mayonnaise, pressed garlic, parsley, green onions, white wine vinegar, “buttermilk”, and pepper
  • Pour into container and store in refrigerator. Use within 7 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 11mg | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg

 

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  1. tanya says

    August 14, 2013 at 7:13 am

    We eat a lot of Ranch dressing in this house for salads, as a veggie and chip dip too! Can't wait to try your homemade version Lisa. It looks beautiful!

    Reply
  2. marcie@flavorthemoments says

    August 14, 2013 at 9:48 am

    I love ranch, and have been itching to make my own. This sounds great, AND easy! I'm going to have to make it happen.

    Reply
  3. Christy R says

    August 14, 2013 at 10:08 am

    I recently developed a dairy allergy so I am SO looking forward to making this! Thank you, and keep the dairy free recipes coming!!

    Reply
  4. Min says

    August 14, 2013 at 10:53 am

    This is wonderful! While I'm no allergic to dairy, I know a lot of people who are. I will be sure to pass along this recipe! I don't really use coconut milk much but I've been seeing a lot of recipes that uses it as the main ingredient. I must try!

    Reply
  5. Angela R says

    August 14, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    I've been thinking I should start making my own salad dressings - with my boyfriend on a low sodium diet for high blood pressure and me having recently become lactose intolerant this sounds like a great recipe to try! It's been pinned!

    Reply
  6. Allie|Baking a Moment says

    August 14, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Looks delicious, Lisa! Great photos! I'm loving how the creamy dressing pops against the dark, wood grain background. And that breakdown of dairy-free substitutions is such useful info. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Catherine says

    August 15, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    Dear Lisa. Ranch dressing is always a favorite. It is perfection with everything.
    With the summer salads are a staple. Blessings dear. Catherine

    Reply
  8. Shana Norris says

    August 15, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    Coconut milk always amazes me, because the flavor blends so well into so many recipes. I'm pinning this to attempt at some point. It seems a much healthier option than the store-bought stuff.

    Reply
  9. Debbie Warren says

    August 16, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    I made this for dinner tonight- It is now my favorite dressing. Thanks for posting int!

    Reply
  10. Katie Clark says

    August 18, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    This is brilliant! I've been wanting to find a dairy free ranch dressing recipe 🙂

    Reply
  11. Heather @ French Press says

    August 18, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    we love ranch too, and I cannot wait to try your version

    Reply
  12. Paula says

    August 22, 2013 at 9:25 am

    I could drink this!! love it! Pinned!

    Reply
  13. Sharon says

    August 25, 2013 at 7:44 am

    Love ranch dressing! My first question was going to be whether or not I could use almond milk. See the answer, though. Definitely putting on the "try it" list.

    Reply
  14. Christy @ Creating a Beautiful Life says

    August 27, 2013 at 11:02 am

    This looks great. And thank you for your conversion chart of milks too! I'm visiting from Pint Sized Baker.

    Christy @ Creating a Beautiful Life

    Reply
  15. Erin @ Table for 7 says

    August 27, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    I love that this is dairy free..great recipe! So much better than bottled 🙂

    Reply
  16. Madalyn McArthur says

    August 27, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    This sounds so good! Definitely going to try this soon!

    Reply
  17. Julia says

    August 30, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    I do miss being able to have ranch dressing, but now I don't have to! Thanks for this recipe!

    Reply
  18. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says

    September 03, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Cool! I like that you can make this dairy free! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #28.

    ~Amber @ DessertNowDinnerLater.com

    Reply
  19. Gloria @ Simply Gloria says

    September 03, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    I made this ranch with my jalapeno bottle caps yesterday. It was a hit! Thank you for providing a ranch recipe that is dairy-free. (I made it mainly for myself.) My boys did not even mention the difference... because I never said anything! I mentioned you and this amazing recipe in my post today. Hope you don't mind. I just love all of your recipes and your style, Lisa! (=

    Reply
  20. Gina says

    September 04, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    Lisa,
    This looks really good! My girls have problems with dairy, so I switched over to Rice Milk. I now use it in every meal I make. I have never really noticed any big issues. However, I did try to make gravy the other day and the rice flavoring was really strong and it just never thickened up like it should. Anyway, thanks for the conversion chart. I think I'll keep the coconut milk on hand for baking. I'd like to make your dressing, but I'd have to remove the garlic and the onion (which takes most of the fun out of all of our dishes). They have acid reflux as well, so no spicy, fatty or acidic foods allowed. I'll do some experimenting w/ this and see how it goes. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
    Gina @ Gina's Craft Corner

    Reply
  21. Theresa says

    September 05, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    This recipe looks amazing! I will have to try this! Giving recipe a shout out. Love you can substitute milk! Thanks for sharing at the party!

    Reply
  22. Krista Low says

    September 07, 2013 at 8:27 am

    This looks fabulous! I can't wait to try it out. I always end up throwing left over dressing away and I never really like the ones out of the bottle. Thanks for this great recipe! Krista @ A Handful of Everything

    Reply
  23. Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says

    October 11, 2013 at 12:04 am

    I have a little boy that can't have milk so this is a perfect dressing for him! So glad you shared 🙂 Pinned!

    Shauna @ The Best Blog Recipes

    Reply
  24. Ann says

    October 24, 2013 at 8:27 am

    I thought you used coconut milk not soy. Anyway sounds great.

    Reply
  25. Jill says

    November 05, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    This was amazing! I made a big, chopped salad to go with it. Almond milk worked out great & I added a sprinkle of cayenne. I haven't had dairy or ranch in months. Felt like I was cheating 🙂

    Reply
  26. Sarah says

    November 16, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Does this have a coconut flavor?

    Reply
  27. Leslie says

    December 18, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Loved this recipe - My son can not have anything dairy and he really liked this dressing. We have tried every dairy free ranch from the store with no success. He could not believe I was letting him eat ranch dressing on his salad. Thanks!!

    Reply
  28. Debra Womack says

    December 28, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    Over the years I have become less tolerant of dairy. Coconut milk is such an awesome substitute! Thank you for the recipe conversions too. 🙂

    Reply
  29. Joanne T Ferguson says

    January 03, 2014 at 12:11 am

    G'day! YUM! Healthy!
    Thanks for sharing at the Foodie Friends Friday Best of 2013 Party!
    Cheers! Joanne

    Reply
  30. Inspire Me Heather says

    January 08, 2014 at 7:02 am

    That recipe for ranch dressing looks so good, thanks!!

    Reply
  31. Kyra says

    January 08, 2014 at 11:50 am

    I can't wait to try this for my daughter. How long would think this stays good for? Thanks!

    Reply
  32. Emma T says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    I was wondering what the shelf life for this dressing is. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      February 21, 2014 at 10:50 pm

      Officially, the FDA would say 3 - 5 days. I use it for two weeks and have never had any trouble. It contains vinegar, which kills bacteria and extends shelf life. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Emma!

      Reply
  33. Cecelia says

    February 22, 2014 at 11:38 am

    I wonder...could I use "nayo-naise"; not sure I'm spelling it right. But it's a no-egg mayo substitute. I'm sensitive/allergic to eggs (and milk-- thus why I looked for non-dairy salad dressing recipes). Thx!

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      February 22, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      I have not tried it Celcelia, but I do not see why it would not work. It might separate a bit more, but it's worth a shot. Good luck 🙂

      Reply
  34. Alison Whyte says

    March 17, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    OMG this is delicious!!! I used a vegan mayo to make this for my son (which tastes disgusting on it's own) and then after following the rest of your recipe it tasted better than any restaurant ranch dressing I have had!!! Thank you so much!!!

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      March 20, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      I am so glad that it worked for you Alison!! Thanks so much for letting me know. I have had people ask me in the past if vegan mayonnaise would work, and now I know. 🙂

      Reply
  35. Sarah D says

    March 21, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    Just made this, and it tastes just like store bought! (ok, I haven't had store bought in years, so this might not be an entirely truthful statement... - but it's delish nonetheless)
    I subbed rice vinegar for white wine vinegar because I didn't have any, organic parsley for Italian (same reason) but everything else it to recipe. I can't wait to serve it to my dairy/nut/soy free friend at supper tomorrow!
    Thank you!

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    • Lisa Johnson says

      March 21, 2014 at 7:27 pm

      You're welcome Sarah. 🙂

      Reply
  36. amanda says

    March 28, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    Thank you so much! I have had a ranch craving for ages but never thought I would find a viable replacement, let alone something far superior to what I remember Ranch tasting like! My little boy liked it a ton too. Kudos to you!

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      March 31, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      Thanks so much Amanda, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! 🙂

      Reply
  37. Mary says

    April 13, 2014 at 9:46 am

    Thank you so much for putting this recipe up i am a teenager and it wasn't until about 4 years ago that I knew I couldn't tolerate anything with Lactose but then it came to find out thati can't have casein or whey either so this recipe helps because the only dressing I enjoyed eating on my salad was ranch and now I don't have to miss out

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      April 14, 2014 at 12:56 pm

      You're welcome Mary, you will love it! Thanks so much for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply
  38. Jenny Triplett says

    April 21, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    How long will this recipe keep in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      April 21, 2014 at 5:00 pm

      Officially, the FDA would say 3 – 5 days. I use it for two weeks and have never had any trouble. It contains vinegar, which kills bacteria and extends shelf life.

      Reply
  39. Nicole Klein says

    April 29, 2014 at 11:07 am

    How long does this stay good?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      May 06, 2014 at 9:43 am

      A week or two in the refrigerator.

      Reply
  40. Amie says

    June 06, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    This sounds like it will be awesome. I was just wondering if you use sweetened or unsweetened coconut milk and what brand? Also, does it have a coconut flavor at all?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      June 07, 2014 at 10:20 pm

      Thank you Amie - I use whatever is in the refrigerator. 😉 I try to use unsweetened, but I have made it both ways. I use So Delicious and Silk, it doesn't make a difference. The garlic does a really good job of covering up the coconut flavor! Even my daughter didn't notice it, and she hates coconut. 🙂

      Reply
  41. EatFreeRecipes says

    August 11, 2014 at 8:50 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, along with all the extra helpful info! It's so great to know appropriate substitutions when you're trying to eliminate dairy, without eliminating some of your faves;)

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      August 13, 2014 at 2:02 pm

      You are so welcome. I am so glad that you found my substitutions helpful! 🙂

      Reply
  42. Amy says

    August 28, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    I have made two batches of this already. I am currently dairy and gluten free and this recipe is my go-to!! Thank you so much for creating this. You've saved me! My 4-year-old daughter doesn't know the difference; she loves this too!
    God bless you,

    Amy

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    • Lisa Johnson says

      September 02, 2014 at 12:30 am

      Thank you sooooo much Amy!! I am so glad that you both like it so much. Have a great week. 🙂

      Reply
  43. Demelza says

    September 27, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    Just made this tonight and it was fabulous! Thank you!

    Reply
  44. Sarah says

    October 10, 2014 at 11:08 am

    How long can this dressing be kept? I am assuming it is a shorter fridge life than with a store bought bottle?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      October 11, 2014 at 11:14 pm

      I keep it for a week or two Sarah. There is vinegar in it so it helps keep the bacteria away, but no, it will not last indefinitely like the store bought stuff. 😉

      Reply
  45. Sandra says

    January 08, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    I love your recipe. However, I can digest mayonnaise well. Is there something I can substitute for the mayonnaise?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      January 09, 2015 at 8:40 pm

      There isn't anything that I can think of Sandra. Mayonnaise is just eggs and oil, so I don't know what would work instead. Sorry. 🙁

      Reply
  46. Deanna says

    January 12, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    This is a great recipe. It is tasty and potent in ranch flavor.

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      January 13, 2015 at 5:30 pm

      Thank you so much Deanna, I'm so glad you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
  47. Kasandra says

    January 27, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    Looks great! Thanks! How long does this last in the fridge? Can I freeze it?

    Reply
  48. Mindy says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    I just found out I am lactose intolerant and have been pinning dairy free recipes for weeks. I finally made this last night and oh my! It was so creamy and rich. My husband loves ranch dressing and I think he will only use the bottle again if we are out of this! Thank you for a great recipe!

    Reply
  49. Amanda says

    March 17, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    Have you tried making this with canned coconut milk? I am doing the Whole30 and haven't found a carton of coconut milk that does not have added sugar in it but I do have canned that I can use. Just curious. Thanks!

    Reply
  50. Wendie says

    February 17, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    I'm new to the dairy-free world, so I'm excited to see recipes such as the dairy-free ranch. Any idea how long it will last if refrigerated?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      February 17, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      Wendie, I use my dressing for up to a week after I make it.

      Reply
  51. Kahana Chameleon says

    May 04, 2016 at 11:52 am

    I can have a smidge of vinegar but not a lot...could I use lemon juice instead and would it be a one to one substitution? What would you recommend? I could maybe do a 1/2 tsp of rice vinegar with the lemon juice ...

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      May 09, 2016 at 8:43 am

      Yes, you can substitute lemon juice for the vinegar and will work the same way. 🙂

      Reply
  52. Rochelle says

    August 03, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    Oh my gosh. I have been wanting Ranch dressing like you wouldn't believe. I have major food restrictions/allergies: soy, corn, dairy, gluten, all grains, sugars (even honey and natural sugars), no potatoes, and I can only eat 4 different fruits, and eat only coconut or safflower oil. Talk about tricky to find ANYTHING I can eat.

    I do have a question though-- I'm not really supposed to eat mayo (surprise surprise), do you know of a healthy mayo alternative/version/substitute? I NEED Ranch dressing in my life. It's the one thing I've been craving (well, that and alfredo sauce) and it would really really help me endure if I could have something delicious to eat.

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      August 03, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      Wow Rochelle, I thought my allergies were bad! I am so glad that you found this recipe and you are one step closer to your ranch dressing dream, I do not however have any suggestions for healthy mayo. 🙁 I have never tried to make mayo at home, but I hear it's really easy to do...I am just too lazy. 😉

      Reply
  53. Angelica says

    September 01, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    I don't have coconut milk in a box, can I use the one in a can?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      September 03, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      Hi Angelica, I would not use the coconut milk in a can, your dressing will be too thick. It has a higher fat content so your dressing will harden in the refrigerator and "could" turn into a solid mass.

      Reply
  54. Whitney says

    September 12, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    Just made this dressing and it's delicious! Love it

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      September 20, 2016 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you so much Whitney, I'm so glad that you like it!

      Reply
  55. MW says

    December 07, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    Is it possible to use homemade coconut milk (water and coconut) or the boxed kind has other ingredients that help with curdling? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      December 07, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      I have never tried making it with homemade milk so I am not sure, but it is definitely worth a try!

      Reply
      • MW says

        December 09, 2016 at 2:15 pm

        Lisa, I'll let you know how it turns out. Planning on making wings this weekend! Thanks.

        Reply
        • MW says

          December 14, 2016 at 6:37 pm

          Wanted to let you know That this recipe with homemade coconut milk was insanely delicious!! Can't thank you enough!

          Reply
  56. Susan says

    January 06, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    Although I'm a committed dairy consumer, I like to collect diary free recipes to take care of guests with restrictions. Thanks for sharing at the #ThisIsHowWeRoll Link Party.

    Reply
  57. Cynthia says

    January 09, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    This looks so delicious! Just in time for the upcoming salad season! Thanks for linking this to the This Is How We Roll Link Party. You are a link party favorite

    Reply
  58. Susan says

    January 12, 2017 at 7:01 am

    Congrats, your dairy-free ranch dressing recipe is featured this week at the #ThisIsHowWeRoll Link Party.

    Reply
  59. Jamie says

    January 12, 2017 at 8:25 am

    That sounds amazing! Pinning to try instead of the store stuff with ingredients that I can't even pronounce! 🙂

    Reply
  60. Bpa says

    May 16, 2017 at 6:53 am

    Mayonnaise is dairy. I have a dairy allegy. I really wanted to try this. Is there another option to make your "dairy free" ranch ... Completly dairy free?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      May 16, 2017 at 6:38 pm

      No, mayonnaise is not dairy. It is eggs, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and seasonings.

      Reply
  61. Beth Mathews says

    May 28, 2017 at 6:12 pm

    I have made this a couple of times and love being able to have ranch that is dairy free. The first time that I made it, it was thicker (perfect for dipping veggies in) and then every time since every batch has been runnier (perfect for salads but not so much for dipping). At first I thought that maybe it was because the first batch I made with mayonnaise out of a jar and the others I made with squeeze mayonnaise out of a bottle but I have since switched back to mayonnaise out of a jar and it is still thin. Any suggestions on what I can do to make it thicker? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      May 29, 2017 at 10:56 am

      I would add less milk to make it thicker, Beth. I'm so glad you like it!!

      Reply
  62. Penny says

    June 15, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    I can't use mayo because of the eggs in it. Is there something I could substitute for that? My kiddo is gluten, dairy, egg, peanut free. Thanks

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      June 18, 2017 at 9:26 am

      Have you tried a vegan mayo?

      Reply
    • Dana Stifter says

      June 30, 2017 at 11:32 am

      Try Just Mayo. It's egg free and dairy free.

      Reply
  63. Candice says

    January 29, 2018 at 8:31 am

    I make this all the time. We love it! I cut down on the garlic and onions because it gives it quite a kick. I would like to add avocado to this recipe. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      January 29, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      I am so happy you like it, Candice! Here is a link to my Avocado Ranch Dressing: https://cookingwithcurls.com/2015/01/28/avocado-ranch-dressing/

      Reply
  64. Robin Webster says

    February 09, 2018 at 11:00 pm

    If the reason for needing diary free is lactose intolerance, could this be made with Lactaid instead of coconut milk ... or would there be a consistency issue?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      February 10, 2018 at 7:46 pm

      I cannot drink Lactaid so I have never tried it in this recipe, Robin. For some reason it makes me sick, so I stick to non-dairy options. I would suggest giving it a try and see how you like it. 🙂

      Reply
    • Becky says

      February 12, 2020 at 3:33 pm

      Can it be made with almond milk?

      Reply
  65. Breezi says

    March 13, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely love this recipe. I’ve been dairy free for ten years and gave up on filling the ranch void till I found this.
    I also love the milk sub guide given and have played with it a little. I love it with the boxed coconut milk but my favorite is to split the ‘milk’ portion between half coconut milk from the can and half from among milk it reminds me of an old ‘home style ranch’ consistency.
    Anyhow, love it!

    Reply
  66. Shelly says

    June 30, 2019 at 11:35 am

    I dislike the taste of almond milk and coconut milk. I'm currently drinking soy milk, can I use soy milk for this recipe? Is the white wine vinegar necessary for this recipe? Seems like a lot of vinegar going into it with the addition of the apple cidar vinegar.

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    • Lisa Johnson says

      June 30, 2019 at 10:41 pm

      Yes, you can use soy milk Shelly. Feel free to use less vinegar.

      Reply
      • Shelly says

        July 09, 2019 at 3:41 pm

        It's very tasty but VERY watery! It's like trying to pour soup over my salad or dip my veggies in soup. Is there a way to thicken it up?

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        • Lisa Johnson says

          July 15, 2019 at 1:22 pm

          Using less milk will make it thicker.

          Reply
          • Shelly says

            July 28, 2019 at 9:38 am

            Thank you Lisa. Any suggestions on how much milk to put in now? I don't add the white wine vinegar. And I use soy milk. I use all the other ingredients.

  67. J vasquez says

    July 26, 2019 at 3:17 pm

    How is this dairy free if you add buttermilk? I want to try to make it but not sure what to substitute the buttermilk with to make it dairy free.

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      July 27, 2019 at 9:33 pm

      You do not use buttermilk, you create a non-dairy buttermilk by adding vinegar to the cashew milk.

      Reply
    • Idon'tlikeidiots says

      February 07, 2020 at 6:27 am

      Jvasquez are you illiterate? She clearly explains how to make the buttermilk sub and THEN has buttermilk in "", you twit!

      Reply
  68. Kimberly says

    September 13, 2019 at 11:13 am

    5 stars
    You can use rice milk and a bit of non-dairy yogurt or sour cream to make it thicker. If you use one of those, I wouldn't make it into "buttermilk" as both of those things have lot of tang to them.

    Reply
  69. Becca says

    October 15, 2019 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    YEEEEEESSSSSS!!! This is so darn awesome. I have not had Ranch in 8 months and this is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's beyond anything I could have imagined. Every Sunday I will be making a batch of this for my salads during the week. This diet has been so stressful but this recipe is an amazing ray of sunshine. Thank you so much for sharing your magic!

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  70. JAIME L JAMES says

    November 14, 2019 at 9:26 am

    4 stars
    I'm excited to try this!! Have you used oat milk as a sub? Wonder what consistency it is...

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  71. Erika says

    February 25, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe! This tastes really good. Easy to make. The longer it sits in the fridge the better it tastes.

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  72. Amy says

    March 17, 2020 at 6:48 pm

    5 stars
    I have tried a lot of Ranch dressing recipes, none as good as yours! Absolute perfection!

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  73. Susan Dubose says

    June 01, 2020 at 6:54 pm

    5 stars
    Made a low fat version, light mayo and light sour cream. Excellent!

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  74. Callie says

    July 01, 2020 at 6:50 pm

    5 stars
    This looks fabulous! I am just going to sub nonfat plain greek yogurt for sour cream. Hopefully it works!! Thanks!

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  75. Lori says

    July 24, 2020 at 2:59 am

    I am a sucker for pretty much any dish that’s got ranch. But this one is really giving me the feels. Keep it up 🙂

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  76. Emily Stimpson says

    September 03, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    .You maybe You could simplify things and make the recipe appeal to everyone…..

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