The Best Ranch Dressing Recipe (2024)

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Thick and ultra creamy and made with simple healthy clean ingredients, this is undoubtably The Best Ranch Dressing Recipe you’ll ever have! This homemade ranch dressing is dairy free, keto, Whole30 and paleo. It’s so easy and comes together in minutes!

Originally published on February 18, 2020. Last updated on March 14, 2021.

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The Best Ranch Dressing Recipe

Nothing beats a good homemade ranch dressing! Thick and creamy and off the charts fresh, this recipe is the perfect pairing for chicken wings, fresh vegetables and salads! And don’t miss this Homemade Mayo Recipe.

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Whole30 Ranch Dressing

This Whole30 Ranch Dressing is truly something special. It has such amazing flavor thanks for the fresh garlic, dill and parsley. And the avocado oil, egg and coconut milk make it thick and ultra creamy. I promise you, this will become your go to ranch dressing recipe long after your Whole30 is over.

Keto Ranch Dressing

This keto ranch dressing recipe is also Whole30 and Paleo. It’s made of simple clean ingredients that yield a superior taste and texture to anything you can buy in the store and it’s loaded with nutrition.

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Whole30 Dump Ranch

Whole30 dump ranch really gets all the attention but truth is this recipe takes just about the same amount of time, a couple minutes and blending is all that’s needed. It’s so simple and so much better thickier, creamier and just down right tastier than any other ranch recipe I’ve tried (whole30 or not).

What Makes This The Best Ranch Dressing Recipe?

I believe there are two main reasons that makes this the very BEST ranch dressing recipe. First, this recipe uses simple and fresh ingredients that maximize taste. From fresh garlic, dill and parsley to fresh lemon juice the ingredient list can’t be beat. The second reason this ranch dressing is the absolute best is the flavor and texture achieved with these ingredients! I’m a fan of thick and super creamy ranch and this is the very best ranch dressing I’ve ever had! I believe the texture is largely contributed to the fact that you aren’t using pre-made mayo to make the dressing instead the mayo ingredients are a part of the ranch dressing recipe. The great thing about this recipe is that you can thin it out if desired and customize it to your taste and needs. (If you choose to thin this dressing out you will need to adjust seasoning.)

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How To Make this Whole30 Ranch Dressing

*Full recipe and ingredients are listed in the recipe card below.

To make this dairy free ranch dressing, use a wide-mouth 16 ounce or larger mason jar or larger, add the avocado oil, egg, coconut milk, garlic clove, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and smoked paprika.

Insert the immersion blender (you will need an immersion blender as a standard blender will not work for this – I’ve linked my favorite if you need one) into the bottom of the jar directly over top of the egg yolk. Blend on high and leave the immersion blender on the bottom of the jar without moving for approximately 20-30 seconds until the entire bottom of the jar is emulsified and creamy. Then with the blender still on high, slowly lift up while you blend. Continue blending until the dressing is fully blended, smooth and thickened.

Remove the immersion blender.

To the top of the jar add the fresh dill and fresh parsley. Place the immersion blender into the very top of the jar just over the herbs and begin blending after a few seconds while still blending move the blender down into the jar until the herbs are fully incorporated. Then remove the immersion blender.

Place a lid on the jar, mark the jar with the date the dressing was made and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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How To Tell If Eggs Are Fresh

This recipe requires the use of a fresh egg. Backyard chickens are great but many of us don’t have our own chickens. If that’s the case for you and you have a farmer’s market near you that’s next best thing. You can easily tell if you have a fresh egg once you crack it. If the egg white is runny and watery then your egg is not fresh. What you want to see is a thick and gelatinous egg white that has volume to it’s shape.

If you want to tell if an egg is fresh before cracking it open simply fill a glass with cold water and place the egg at the surface of the water and let it go.

  • If the egg sinks down to the bottom of the glass and lays on it’s side then it is fresh.
  • If the egg sinks down to the bottom of the glass and almost lays on it’s side but not completely and is at a slight angle the egg is about a week old but still considered fresh.
  • If the egg sinks down to the bottom of the glass but stands on one end it is about 3-4 weeks old and is still good to eat if eaten soon however it will not yield the best results in making mayonnaise.
  • If the egg floats at the top of the water then the egg is not fresh and should be discarded.

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  • Author: Nicole
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Category: Homemade Basics
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: American
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Thick and ultra creamy and made with simple healthy clean ingredients, this is undoubtably The Best Ranch Dressing Recipe you’ll ever have! This homemade ranch dressing is dairy free, keto, Whole30 and paleo. It’s so easy and comes together in minutes!

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  1. To a wide-mouth 16 ounce or larger mason jar, add the avocado oil, egg, coconut milk, garlic clove, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
  2. Insert the immersion blender (you will need an immersion blender as a standard blender will not work for this – I’ve linked my favorite if you need one) into the bottom of the jar directly over top of the egg yolk. Blend on high and leave the immersion blender on the bottom of the jar without moving for approximately 20-30 seconds until the entire bottom of the jar is emulsified and creamy. Then with the blender still on high, slowly lift up while you blend. Continue blending until the dressing is fully blended, smooth and thickened.
  3. Remove the immersion blender.
  4. To the top of the jar add the fresh dill and fresh parsley. Place the immersion blender into the very top of the jar just over the herbs and begin blending after a few seconds while still blending move the blender down into the jar until the herbs are fully incorporated. Then remove the immersion blender.
  5. Place a lid on the jar, mark the jar with the date the dressing was made and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!

Notes

*A 16 ounce mason jar is a tight fit for this recipe and reaches maximum capacity but is what I used and is pictured above. It works since the immersion blender doesn’t spill the thick dressing but a larger jar would be easier to maneuver.

Keywords: whole30 ranch dressing, whole30 ranch dressing recipe, dairy free ranch dressing, keto ranch dressing, keto ranch dressing recipe, paleo ranch dressing, whole30 dump ranch,

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FAQs

What kind of ranch dressing do most restaurants use? ›

Most restaurants don't buy pre packaged ranch. They buy hidden valley seasoning and mix it themselves with ingredients they already have.

How to make ranch dressing Martha Stewart? ›

In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Whisk in thyme, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

What makes ranch taste better? ›

Scratch ranch relies on fresh herbs and aromatics, which bring bite and those pops of grassy flavor that dried or powdered versions never can, so you get an eating experience that is elevated. Usually, ranch recipes will contain fresh buttermilk, and sometimes sour cream as well, for a tang that is really balanced.

How can I upgrade my ranch dressing? ›

One of my favorite ranch boosts is adding something spicy. Squirt in some Sriracha or Mexican-style hot sauce, or add a spoonful of Moroccan harissa paste, wing or Buffalo sauce, or some diced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

How do restaurants make their ranch so good? ›

Originally Answered: Why does ranch dressing taste so much better in a restaurant than at home? Freshness. They mix it up every day or two, from the seasoning mix, buttermilk, and mayonnaise, and go through it very fast.

What is the difference between restaurant ranch and bottled ranch? ›

Most bottled ranch dressings primarily consist of vegetable oil, with smaller quantities of egg and other dairy ingredients. On the other hand, restaurant ranch dressings often contain real dairy products like buttermilk, milk, or sour cream, which contribute to a creamier and more flavorful taste [2][3].

How was the original ranch dressing made? ›

Who Invented Ranch? Around 1950, Steve Henson unknowingly made history when he whipped up a unique mixture of dry herbs and buttermilk. Originally a plumber, Steve came up with the concoction while working briefly in Anchorage as a construction worker and part-time cook for his crew.

Who makes the original ranch dressing? ›

Since 1972 Hidden Valley Ranch has been owned by Clorox. Ranch dressing was created in 1949 by a plumber-turned-cowboy. While working as a contract plumber in Alaska, Steve Henson started cooking for his coworkers and perfecting his buttermilk dressing recipe.

What is the difference between ranch and creamy ranch? ›

The Classic and Southern are the same, but the creamy ranch has buttermilk powder and some other ingredients like lactose, malic acid, and carrageenan (the latter to hold it together since buttermilk powder thins out in a weird way)... the flavor is much milder than the classic/southern because of the buttermilk powder ...

What is the secret to restaurant ranch? ›

The secret to restaurant style ranch dressing are the ingredients. You can't use just any type or brand of mayonnaise or any type or brand of ranch powder. You have to use McCormick Mayonesa and Restaurant Style Hidden Valley Ranch powder. And, do not use regular milk.

Why is restaurant ranch so creamy? ›

While many restaurants use mass produced ranch mix, they often add it to a higher-quality base. This might include milk, buttermilk, sour cream, or mayonnaise. So when you notice that the ranch in a restaurant tastes better than the bottled dressing from the store, what you're really tasting is delicious, creamy fat.

What is the main flavor in ranch dressing? ›

It's a combination of creaminess (from buttermilk, sour cream, sometimes mayonnaise) and herbaceousness (often parsley, thyme, dill), plus a long pull of allium (onion and garlic) and a shot of black pepper.

How to jazz up ranch? ›

If you want to use store bought ranch dressing, like Hidden Valley Ranch, you can make spicy ranch by adding hot sauce or cayenne pepper to your ranch dressing. I think it's better with cayenne than with hot sauce, because the vinegar in the hot sauce combined with the buttermilk flavor can lean a little too acidic.

How do you make store bought ranch taste like restaurant? ›

Well having worked there for over 3 years, they use a gallon of Mayo, a half a gallon of 3% buttermilk and 3 packets (large 3.2 ounce packets) of hidden valley ranch mix. You mix the Mayo and a quart of buttermilk then the ranch packets then the last buttermilk. We would let it sit for a few hours to blend together.

What dressing is better than ranch? ›

Ken's Steak House Country French Dressing with Orange Blossom Honey is tart, tangy, sweet—and, best of all, totally different than ranch. If you like herbs but steer clear of creamy salad dressings, Italian dressing is the perfect salad dressing for folks who hate ranch.

What kind of ranch do Wing restaurants use? ›

Restaurants also have another secret. They use packets of dry Hidden Valley Ranch to flavor their dressing. It is the leading brand of ranch seasoning around, offering a rich, zesty flavor. Our easy-to-make Wingstop ranch dressing recipe uses this dry seasoning mix.

What brand of ranch dressing does Domino's use? ›

There are 190 calories in 1 serving (43 ml) of Domino's Pizza Ken's Ranch Dressing.

What kind of ranch dressing does Dairy Queen use? ›

Dairy Queen - New Hidden Valley Ranch made IN HOUSE!

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