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    Vegan Ranch (Dressing and Dip)

    Published: Jan 12, 2019 · Modified: Jan 12, 2019 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Vegan Ranch

    This vegan ranch is not only super creamy and tangy but also incredibly easy to make. It’s great as a dip with veggie sticks, cauliflower wings, or as a salad dressing. And it’s ready in less than 5 minutes!

    a hand dipping a carrot stick in a small bowl of vegan ranch on a plate with carrot and celery sticks

    Did you know that in 2017 forty percent in the U.S. named ranch as their favorite dressing? It’s also extremely popular as a dip with vegetables or other finger food. So of course we needed a vegan version of ranch on the blog! And the recipe couldn’t be much easier!

    Is Ranch Vegan?

    No, ranch dressing is usually not vegan as it’s made of a combination of mayonnaise and buttermilk. Besides, ranch dressing contains garlic, onion, herbs (mostly chives, parsley, and dill) and spices (black pepper and paprika).

    However, it’s very easy to make a vegan version of ranch dressing as you can just replace the regular mayonnaise with vegan mayonnaise and leave out the buttermilk.

    What You Need For The Vegan Ranch:

    • vegan mayonnaise
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • chopped parsley
    • chopped dill
    • chives
    • apple cider vinegar
    • unsweetened plant-based milk (for example soy or almond milk)
    • salt and pepper
    • paprika (optional)

    As always, you can find the full ingredient list and the recipe instructions in a separate recipe box at the end of this post. 

    fresh chives, parsley, and three little bowls of vegan mayonnaise, chopped dill, and spices on a marble counter top (ingredients for vegan ranch)

    What kind of vegan mayonnaise? 

    My favorite store-bought vegan mayonnaise is Vegenaise by Follow Your Heart or Just Mayo. Peta also has a great list of vegan mayonnaise brands with short reviews of each product.

    If you’ve trouble finding vegan mayonnaise or if you’re looking for a cheaper version, you could also use homemade vegan mayonnaise. All you need is a blender, oil, soy milk, and apple cider vinegar.

    Why did I use apple cider vinegar for my ranch? 

    Ranch dressing is often made with a combination of buttermilk and mayonnaise. To give our vegan ranch dressing its typical creamy and tangy taste, we added a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar instead of using buttermilk.

    How To Make Vegan Ranch:

    The recipe for the vegan ranch dressing couldn’t be much easier. You don’t have to do much and it’s ready in less than 5 minutes.

    vegan mayonnaise, dill, parsley, chives, onion, and garlic powder in a white bowl with a spoon on a marble counter top (preparation of vegan ranch)

    Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir well. If you’re using the vegan ranch as a dressing for a salad, I recommend adding more plant-based milk to make the ranch thinner. Always make sure the plant-based milk you use is unsweetened.

    vegan ranch sauce in a a white bowl with a whisk on a marble counter top

    My Favorite Ways to Use This Vegan Ranch Dressing:

    There are so many great ways to use this ranch. Here are my favorite ideas:

    • as a dip with veggie sticks like carrots, celery, cucumber, and broccoli
    • on a big salad with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado (you could make the vegan ranch thinner by adding more plant-based milk)
    • with cauliflower wings
    • drizzled over pizza
    • with potato wedges
    • as a dip for vegan chicken nuggets 
    • on a veggie burger
    • in a wrap or on tacos 

    a plate with carrot, celery sticks, and a bowl with vegan ranch on a marble counter top

    Can you make vegan ranch without mayonnaise?

    Yes, it’s definitely possible to make vegan ranch without mayo. You could, for example, use cashews as a base instead of vegan mayonnaise. However, you need a high speed blender to turn cashews into a creamy sauce.

    For vegan ranch with cashews: Replace the mayonnaise with 1 cup of cashews and 1/2 cup of water. Then follow the rest of the recipe.

    If you’re looking for a lighter version, you could replace the vegan mayonnaise with unsweetened plant-based yogurt or silken tofu.

    However, if you’re looking for an authentic vegan ranch that comes pretty close to the real thing, I would recommend using vegan mayonnaise.

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    • Yogurt Dressing 
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    • Cauliflower Hot Wings 
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    I LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS!

    I hope you like this vegan ranch dressing as much as we do around here. It’s the best vegan ranch I’ve had so far.

    If you give it a try, I’d love to know what you think about it. Just leave me a comment and a star rating below. Your comments really make my day!

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    Sina 

    a hand dipping a carrot stick in a small bowl of vegan ranch on a plate with carrot and celery sticks

    Vegan Ranch

    This vegan ranch is not only super creamy and tangy but also incredibly easy to make. It's great as a dip with veggie sticks, cauliflower wings, or as a salad dressing. And it's ready in less than 5 minutes!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Dip, Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Total Time: 5 mins
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 243kcal
    Author: Sina

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
    • 2 tablespoons chopped dill
    • 1 tablespoon chives
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons unsweetened plant-based milk
    • 1/4 teaspoon paprika powder (optional)
    • salt, to taste
    • black pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until well combined. 

    Notes

    • You can serve the vegan ranch with veggie sticks, as a salad dressing, with cauliflower wings, on a veggie burger, or with vegan chicken nuggets. Or drizzle it over pizza!
    • Always make sure the plant-based milk you use is unsweetened.
    • If you're using the vegan ranch as a dressing for salad, I recommend adding more plant-based milk. 
    • For a lighter version you can use plant-based yogurt (again, make sure it’s unsweetened) or silken tofu instead of vegan mayonnaise.
    • Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this recipe will last up to 7 days in the fridge. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 13mg | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    1. Marion Walker

      March 19, 2021 at 7:11 pm

      Delicious!! We skipped the milk and used it as a vegetable dip! Thank you for this wonderful recipe!!

      Reply
    2. Christine

      March 05, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and yummy! It’s the first vegan ranch recipe I’ve tried and I really liked it. Thank you!

      Reply
    3. Tanya

      January 19, 2019 at 6:14 am

      How long does it keep for?

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      • Sina

        January 19, 2019 at 10:56 am

        Hi Tanya,

        You can store it for at least a week in the fridge in an airtight container.

        Hope that helps. :-)

        Reply

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