If you're like me, you're always on the hunt for that one go-to recipe that feels like a little kitchen miracle—quick, easy, and unbelievably tasty. Trust me, this homemade gluten-free ranch dressing is it!
With just a handful of pantry staples and a few minutes, you’ll be whisking together a creamy, flavorful dressing that’s so much better than store-bought. Whether you’re drizzling it on salads, or using it as a dip this recipe is about to become your gluten-free favorite!
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🌿 Nutritional Benefits
Making your own gluten-free ranch dip isn’t just about great taste - it offers plenty of nutritional benefits too.
- Making homemade ranch dressing gives you complete control over the ingredients.
- Using ranch dressing as a dip or salad dressing can encourage eating more vegetables. Plus, adding dip doesn’t negate the health benefits of the vegetables!
- Fats and oils found in dressing can actually help you absorb more nutrients from the vegetables. “Better absorption of the nutrients promotes a range of health benefits, including cancer prevention and eyesight preservation.”
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🥗 Ingredients for gluten-free ranch dressing
This recipe for homemade gluten-free ranch dip is awesome because you can make it with fresh or dried ingredients. Like any dish, fresh ingredients offer a more fresh flavor but in a pinch you can use what’s already in your pantry. If you need to stock up on ingredients, I highly recommend shopping online with Thrive Market.
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- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Lemon juice
- Dill
- Chives
- Parsley
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Buttermilk or milk
If you want egg-free ranch dressing, you can use my homemade mayonnaise recipe which doesn't use an egg.
See recipe card for quantities and keep reading for ingredient substitutions and variations.
🥄 Instructions for Gluten Free Ranch Dip
Step 1: Finely chop fresh herbs.
Step 2. Combine mayonnaise and sour cream in a bowl.
Step 3: Add lemon juice, herbs, and seasonings, and mix together until well combined.
Step 4: Slowly add milk while stirring until the dip reaches the desired consistency.
Hint: No buttermilk? Make your own! Simply add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice per cup of milk.
📖 Substitutions and Variations
This handy recipe has some helpful substitutions and variations.
- 🥛Dairy Free - using dairy free sour cream (like Kite Hill) and dairy free milk
- 🌱Vegan - use using the dairy free modifications and vegan mayo
- 🌿Dried herbs - Substitute dried herbs for fresh! Use ¼- ½ of the amount if using dried herbs.
🔪 Equipment
Just a few everyday kitchen essentials are all you need to make gluten-free ranch dressing!
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Jar with lid for storage
🍽️ Storage
You can store homemade ranch dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. It’s best to make small, fresh batches as needed rather than trying to store large quantities.
⭐ Top tip
Adjust milk as needed for consistency. For more of a dip consistency, use much less milk (or even none, depending on how thick you want it). Add more milk to thin it into more of a salad dressing.
❓ FAQ about gluten-free ranch dressing
This homemade gluten-free ranch dip recipe is gluten-free! Not all store-bought or restaurant ranch dressings are, so it’s very important to read the label or ask your server ahead of time.
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Quick & Easy Homemade Gluten-Free Ranch Dressing
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- mixing spoon
- bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley minced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ to ½ cup buttermilk or milk as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Chop herbs finely
- In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sour cream
- Add the herbs, seasonings and lemon juice, mix together until well combined
- Slowly add milk and mix until desired consistency.
- Transfer to jar with lid and store in refrigerator.
Notes
- ingredient and equipment suggestions & substitutions,
- tips for preparing the soup, and
- frequently asked questions
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