Homemade Ranch Dressing (Soy & Mayo Free!)

This homemade ranch dressing is about to take your salad to a whole other level! And the best part is you get to make it all yourself! There’s nothing like a homemade recipe that you can use over and again. I am about to share with you one that you will love too! 

 

 

Raise your hand if you’re tired of using the same old store-bought dressing? While it might taste okay, there’s got to be something out there with more flavor, right? This is where this homemade ranch dressing recipe totally rocks. Not only is it super simple to create, but it’s packed full of great ingredients that will compliment your salad extremely well! 

 

Say goodbye to the dread of eating another salad and welcome this delicious flavor bite after bite. 

 

Another reason to make our own dressing is the dreaded soy allergy. My youngest was diagnosed with a soy allergy about a year ago, so that has drastically changed what we buy, make and serve. Soy is present in a lot of store-bought mayos. 

 

You technically don’t have to. You could follow a more traditional recipe for making ranch. However,  Greek yogurt is packed full of protein, probiotics, calcium and other vitamins and minerals that benefit your health. If you’re not a fan of Greek yogurt, you can also try to use any plain yogurt of your choosing. Make sure that if you use regular plain yogurt that it’s not vanilla flavored. I’m sure that would be a very interesting taste for sure! 

 

 

You can! It may have a small effect on the flavor, but not a lot. Greek yogurt and sour cream can be easily swapped without many issues. If the dressing ends up being too thick after all is said and done, you can just add in a tad bit more buttermilk than the recipe calls for. 

 

 

The most obvious way is to use it as a salad dressing on your salad. But if you’re coming off a salad kick and craving something different, there are other ways that you can use this dressing. 

 

Use it as a dip for your vegetables, like cauliflower wings! I love to dip carrots and celery into it! It makes for a quick and easy snack for the kids as well! 

 

Take a layer of this ranch and add it to your sandwich. It will take place of any other sandwich spread (i.e. mustard, mayo, etc.) that you might be craving and give it such a nice, unique flavor. 

 

 

Here are a few recipe ideas that ranch is either used with or would go well together:

 

 

 

I wouldn’t recommend it. Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should. Generally the dairy in salad dressings do not freeze well. Instead of freezing it, just try to think of alternative ways to use it. And if you run out of ideas, set aside some to share with your family and friends. When you have a recipe this good, you’ll definitely want to share! 

 

Are you ready for this super simple homemade dressing recipe? I know I’m pumped to share it with you! 

 

 

You’ll love the taste and flavor of this delicious ranch dressing. 

Makes – 2 cups

Ingredients to make homemade ranch

• ½ cup of Greek Yogurt

• ¼ cup of Sour Cream

• 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 2 tablespoons of Lemon Juice

• ½ teaspoon of minced garlic

• ¼ teaspoon dried Dill Weed

• ½ teaspoon of dried Parsley

• 1 teaspoon of Sea Salt

• 1 teaspoon of Black Pepper

• 1 cup of Buttermilk

 

Instructions to make ranch dressing

Combine all the ingredients in a blender jar and blend until combined.

Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.

Pour out in clean and dry glass jar.

Store in the fridge.

Keeps well for a month.

Can you add extra spices to this ranch dressing?

You can! You can absolutely alter it to fit your taste buds. If you want it to be a bit spicy, just add in some cayenne pepper or ghost pepper. And if you want it to have a more garlic flavor, sprinkle in some garlic powder. When it comes to creating a homemade dressing, you have complete control over how it’s going to taste.

Why add lemon juice to this recipe?

Adding lemon juice to this recipe pairs well with the other added ingredients. Not only that but it’s a great contrast when mixing it with the dairy products. If you have lime juice that you want to use instead, you can absolutely do so with this recipe. 

If you’ve never made your own homemade dressing before, this is the recipe to start with. It’s simple to make and creates an epic taste that you and your family are sure to enjoy. Plus, it will take your boring old salads and make them new and exciting again. 

When you’re doing your best to eat healthy and stay away from processed foods and fried foods, finding a good dressing is important. This simple handmade ranch dressing is one that you’ll find yourself wanting to put on anything and everything. The taste will have you coming back for more! Personally, I love having a jar in my fridge all the time.