Homemade Ranch Dressing
Our homemade buttermilk ranch dressing is creamy, tangy, and flavorful. It's the perfect topping for salads, roasted vegetables, wraps, and more. Our recipe is dairy-free so it's suitable for vegans or anyone with a dairy allergy. Made with almond milk, lemon juice, and herbs, it's a delicious and versatile dressing that's sure to become a favorite.
The history of ranch dressing is a bit murky, but it's thought to have originated in the American West in the early 1900s. One popular story claims that a rancher named Steve Henson created the dressing as a way to use up leftover buttermilk. Another story claims that a restaurant owner named Ken Wingard created the dressing in his restaurant, the Hidden Valley Ranch. Regardless of its origins, ranch dressing quickly became a popular condiment, and today it's one of the most popular salad dressings in the United States.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until smooth.
  2. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  4. Serve with your favorite vegetables, salads, or as a dip.
Why It Works
  • Using almond milk instead of buttermilk gives the dressing a creamy texture without the dairy.
  • Lemon juice adds a bright, tangy flavor that balances out the richness of the dressing.
  • The herbs and spices in the dressing add depth of flavor and complexity.
  • Chilling the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld and develop.