Vegan ranch dressing, a healthier alternative to the classic recipe. It's so flavorful and good, perfect to use as a dip, and ready in just 10 minutes!
Vegan ranch dressing is a delicious vegan version of this popular recipe. It is very simple and easy to make, as well as low in fat. It's so tasty and has such an amazing texture you won't miss the original recipe at all!
I love to have this sauce as a dip with Buffalo cauliflower wings; I promise it is an AMAZINGLY good combination! It's like having a traditional meal but completely plant-based and cruelty-free.
Besides, by preparing it at home you make sure it only contains natural and healthy ingredients. You can avoid all the additives and preservatives that the store-bought sauces usually have and you'll be able to customize it to taste!
Vegan ranch dressing, a super delicious and creamy (but not heavy) sauce. It's so flavorful and easy, and to make it you need simple and affordable ingredients and just 10 minutes of your time!
How to make vegan ranch dressing - Step by step
- Soak the cashews overnight or for at least 4 hours (photo 1).
- Add all the ingredients (except the parsley, chives, and dill) into a blender (photo 2) and blend until smooth (photo 3).
- Add the mixture to a mixing bowl and mix with the parsley, chives, and dill until well combined (photo 4).
- Serve it cold.
Pro tips
- Customize your vegan ranch dressing with any spice or fresh or dry herb you'd like.
- Feel free to add more or less plant milk depending on how thick you want your vegan ranch dressing to be.
- Although you can serve it right after making it, I recommend you serve it cold.
Is ranch dressing vegan?
The original recipe is not vegan, as it's made with dairy and regular butter. However, for this recipe, I used cashews and soy milk instead, so this vegan version is healthier, cholesterol-free, and lower in fat. It's equally delicious and creamy though!
How long will this vegan ranch dressing keep?
This dressing is made with all-natural ingredients and it doesn't contain any additives or preservatives, so I suggest you keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
How to serve vegan ranch dressing
You can serve this homemade vegan ranch dressing in plenty of different ways. You can use it as a dip and eat it with tortilla chips, Buffalo cauliflower wings, crudités, baked potatoes, salads, seitan, tempeh... Feel free to serve it with any dish that calls for a creamy sauce!
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Vegan Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted raw cashews
- ½ cup plant milk of your choice, I used soy milk
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- Soak the cashews overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Add all the ingredients (except the parsley, chives, and dill) to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the mixture to a mixing bowl and mix with the parsley, chives, and dill until well combined.
- Serve it with tortilla chips, Buffalo cauliflower wings, crudités, baked potatoes, salads, seitan, tempeh... Feel free to serve it with any dish that calls for a creamy sauce!
- Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Notes
- Customize your vegan ranch dressing with any spice or fresh or dry herb you'd like.
- Feel free to add more or less plant milk depending on how thick you want your vegan ranch dressing to be.
- Although you can serve it right after making it, I recommend you serve it cold.
Nutrition
Update Notes: This post was originally published in September of 2017, but was republished with new photos, step by step instructions and tips in September of 2020.
Pamela Hawkins says
Hello Iosune,
Looking forward to trying this vegan ranch (and the buffalo wing cauliflower). Can you point me in the direction of the recipe for the crackers I see on your pic with the vegan ranch. Began my venture back into vegan eating a couple of months ago and am grateful to find your site.
Thank you lots!
Iosune Robles says
Hello Pamela!! It is great to read that!!! You can check our tortilla chips recipe, a perfect match to the vegan ranch! Thank you for your words, have a great day!
Marta Lynch says
This recipe is fantastic. I have made it at least a dozen times. Super YUMMY! Thank you!
Iosune says
Hi Marta! Thank you so much 🙂
Linda Jones says
UNBELIEVABLE recipe! I made this last week and am making it again today.
I am going to a WFPB potluck party. I am serving the dip three ways -
as a DIP in a hollowed out cabbage with crudites and homemade tortilla chips,
as a SPREAD in tortilla veggie rolls and as a TOPPING over roasted mini potatoes.
Thank you!
Iosune says
Hi Linda! Sounds amazing 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!
Laura Mitchell says
Can these dressings, especially the ranch be made without nuts as I am allergic to them. What are my alternatives?
Iosune says
Hi Laura! You could use tofu, plant-based yogurt or even some vegan mayo. Add more or less milk if needed 🙂
daisy says
why can't i be notified of any reply from Iosune? I have to go back to the recipe (luckily i remembered) and scroll down to check for a response..
Iosune says
Hi Daisy! When you leave a comment you have to check the checkbox to receive the notifications 🙂
Daisy says
hi i tried this vegan ranch dressing on my veggie collard wrap and I love it. Thank you!
Daisy says
Question: have you tried Verjus? Can that replace ACV? Just wondering.
Iosune says
Hi Daisy! No, I haven’t tried it, sorry!
Iosune says
Hi Daisy! Thanks a lot 🙂 So glad you liked it!
daisy says
Hi ....is there any alternative for apple cider vinegar? i can't have any vinegar. Thanks.
daisy says
sorry...my bad. I was looking at another recipe. There is no ACV in this recipe.
Iosune says
Hi Daisy! You can use lemon or lime juice instead if a recipe calls for ACV 🙂
Ana says
Hi there- how long will the dressing last for in the fridge before going bad?
Iosune says
Hi Ana! As you can read in the recipe: keep the vegan ranch dressing in a sealed container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Have a nice day!
melody says
this sounds amazing but since I'm allergic to all nuts please advise if there are any other options for this dressing I miss my RANCH!! LOL no oil no dairy.
Iosune says
Hi Melody! You could use tofu instead 🙂