5-Minute Keto Ranch Dressing
This super easy keto salad dressing is everything you love about classic ranch- creamy, tangy, & goes-with-everything! My homemade keto ranch dressing has all the flavor without all the carbs! Made with dried herbs + spices, and ready in 5 minutes. Great for dips, salads, casseroles, and more.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Sorry for yelling at your eyes, but… THIS IS THE BEST RANCH DRESSING YOU WILL EVER HAVE!
I promise you this is not an exaggeration. As a total ranch snob, I have tasted and tested many ranch recipes that are just not up to par. So I set out to make a cool, classic, creamy ranch that doubles as a keto salad dressing but doesn’t sacrifice any of the flavors of the beloved ranch we know.
The result? Hands down the best ranch dressing ever! Use it for wings, salads, casseroles, pizza, veggies, and more! Bonus? It is so healthy! This homemade keto ranch dressing is also Whole30, Paleo, and Dairy free.
Recipe Highlights
- 5 Minute Recipe
- Simple ingredients
- ZERO net carbs!
- Kid-Friendly
- Versatile- goes with everything!
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Ingredient Notes
You probably have everything you need in your kitchen right now to make this super simple keto ranch dressing.
Mayo: You are essentially making a mayo base in this recipe. You can use your favorite storebought mayo or follow my instructions below to make homemade keto mayonnaise that takes just 3 minutes and is out of this world yummy!
Almond Milk: I like to use almond milk in this keto salad dressing recipe, and if you want to make your own, my recipe for easy homemade almond milk is another delicious option!
Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice works best in this recipe to keep it super fresh and bright.
Dried Herbs & Spices: If fresh herbs are your thing, you can of course use fresh herbs for this keto salad dressing. I prefer using dried herbs because I don’t always have all the fresh herbs I need on hand.
Recipe Step by Step
- In a wide mouth pint size mason jar, add the avocado oil, egg, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and all the dried spices.
- Add in your immersion blender, pressing it all the way to the bottom and trapping the egg yolk underneath it.
- Turn the immersion blender on high speed, leaving it at the bottom for a full 30 seconds. Then, slowly bring it up as the egg and oil emulsify. (You’re essentially making a ranch mayonnaise).
- Pour in 1/4 cup dairy-free milk (or more to thin to desired consistency). Stir it in with a spoon, or add the immersion blender back in to mix it.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving so the ranch has time to marinate all the herb flavors. But I’ve eaten this right away before and it’s still good. It just gets better the longer it’s refrigerated!
Expert Tips
Store Bought Mayo: If you don’t have a mason jar and immersion blender, you can make this using store-bought mayo. Substitute the avocado oil and egg with 1 cup store bought mayo. But honestly, it tastes so much better making it all fresh.
Milk: To keep this keto salad dressing dairy free, I like using unsweetened almond milk or original flavor Nutpods. Coconut milk works, but I find it gives it the slightest coconut taste. If you’re ok with dairy, you could use heavy cream or whole milk.
Eating Raw Egg: It’s totally safe, especially with quality eggs. They sell pasteurized (Pasteurized means they cook to the point of killing germs) eggs in stores, or you can pasteurize yourself by simmering at a low temp. But it makes it taste more “eggy”.
Recipe FAQs
Your homemade ranch dressing will last for at least 2 weeks refrigerated after making it. Just check for spoilage. But I’m sure you’ll finish it all way before then because once you try this ranch, you’re going to want to put it on ALL THE THINGS!
There are ZERO net carbs in this ranch! Enjoy!
The options are endless! Dip your pizza in it, use it in casseroles, with veggies, as a keto salad dressing on your favorite salad, as a dip with pizza and wings, etc etc. You can’t go wrong!
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Homemade Keto Ranch Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup avocado oil
- 1 egg
- juice from 1 lemon, about 2 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 milk or dairy free milk
Equipment
Instructions
- In a wide mouth pint size mason jar, add in the avocado oil, egg, lemon juice, dijon mustard and all the dried spices.
- Add in your immersion blender, pressing it all the way to the bottom and trapping the egg yolk underneath it.
- Turn the immersion blender on high speed, leaving it at the bottom for a full 30 seconds. Then, slowly bring it up as the egg and oil emulsify. (You're essentially making a ranch mayonnaise).
- Add in 1/4 cup dairy free milk (or more to thin to desired consistency). Stir it in with a spoon, or add the immersion blender back in to mix it.
- Best if refrigerated for 1 hour before serving so the ranch has time to marinate all the herb flavors. But I've eaten this right away before and it's still good. Just gets better the longer it's refrigerated!
- Will keep in an airtight container for 1 week.
- As always, lots of tips, FAQs and substitution info in the Recipe Notes!
62 Comments on “5-Minute Keto Ranch Dressing”
This ranch dressing is DELICIOUS! So easy to make and nice to see all the (healthy) ingredients going into it. Thanks Natalie!
Thank you, Maureen! I am so glad you like it!
THE best. I’ve switched up and tried others this hands down my fave. Ive also added sriracha to this for a taco salad dressing. *****
The sriracha trick is BRILLIANT! So clever. Thank you so much, Kathy!
If you are thinking about this, go for it. It is so good. It had my kids asking for veggies by 8am because they wanted to dip them in this ranch. :)
And yes, it is ready in only a matter of minutes!
Love this!! How funny that you’ve got them asking for veggies for breakfast- such a compliment! Thank you, Lori!
Omg why didn’t I make homemade ranch sooner! Where has this been all my life! Even better than restaurant ranch! Your recipe is delicious! Thank you!!
Yea! Isn’t it the best? Seriously, life-changing! Honored to have you compare it to restaurant ranch!
Yum!
Thanks!
Did you eat this as-is while pregnant? I know there is always the option to buy pasteurized eggs for this concern. Just wondering!
Yes! I feel fine with it and ate when pregnant.
But you can get pasteurized eggs from the store or pasteurize yourself if that feels safer for you!
I’ve been meaning to try this for ages.
..its so amazing!!!! I didnt have onion powder and I substituted dried dill and chive for fresh dill and the greens of scallions . It tasted so good , so I think dont be afraid to sub in for whatever you have!.
I didnt add any non dairy liquid because i like it thick . Thanks Natalie for another great recipe x
Hi Carollan! I am so glad you like this recipe for my ranch dressing! It’s one of my favorites! Love that you were able to tweak things here and there and make it your own!
Just wanted to say how much we love this ranch! (Along with all your other recipes!) I never thought I could give up that store brand. Also, we think your Mayo is the best. Seriously, your site is saving us right now during our first Whole 30!!
Awww Tami this makes me SO happy! I am so glad these recipes are helping you get through these 30 days! You got this!!
I made the zucchini fritters and my husband and I really enjoyed them – and I don’t love vegetables. They were so yummy. I made the ranch dressing (I’ve made it once before) but forgot the almond milk so it was super thick, which was good with the fritters – but I will add some almond milk before I use it again. Thank you for your wonderful, healthy, yummy recipes and inspiration!
Hi Lisa! Amazing! I am so happy to hear you liked my fritters and ranch- two of my favorites! Honored to have you here!
Absolutely love all your recipes!! I had a question about this ranch, if I don’t have an immersion blender or blender, do you think I can achieve the same consistency of ranch by shaking it in the jar really really well?
Hi Mercedes! Wouldn’t work for sure sadly! But! You can substitute 1.5 cups of store-bought mayo in place of the avocado oil, egg, and dijon mustard. Then you can mix it by hand with a fork, or shake it. Also! if you have a nutribullet or food processor, you could always try those!
I’ve been contemplating making our own Mayo, but nervous about using the raw egg. Is there a particular kind I should use, I sure wish we had some chickens of our own!
Just be sure to use the freshest eggs you can find Kayla! I sure hope you like the mayo!
Best ranch dressing I have made. So good!!
Yeah! I am so glad you liked my ranch dressing Kayla. I LOVE that it was the best you have ever had. That is a fantastic compliment. :)