How to Make a Paleo Ranch Dressing

A ranch dressing is great to go with crudités of raw vegetables like carrots, cucumber and broccoli. Unfortunately ranch dressing is usually not paleo thanks to all of the dairy, as it's typically made with buttermilk – or sometimes yoghurt or sour cream. The other problem is the shop bought stuff. Yuck! Have you seen the ingredients?

This is the list of ingredients in the popular Paul Newman brand:

Soyabean Oil, Water, Vinegar, Buttermilk Powder, Whey Powder, (Milk), Garlic (2.0%), Salt, Egg Yolk, Cane Sugar, Onion Powder, Food Acid (Lactic), Lemon Juice (0.1%), Natural Flavour (Vegetable Gum [ Acacia]), Parsley, Vegetable Gum (Xanthan), Spice.

Soybean oil, sugar and all of those “additions”, no thanks. So best to make your own, don't you think?

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Recipe: Paleo Ranch Dressing

Another great paleo friendly sauce to have up your sleeve!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Condiments, Sauces

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing, Healthy Dip, Homemade Ranch, Paleo Ranch Dressing Recipe, paleo sauce

Servings: 500 ml

Calories: 50kcal

Cost: $8

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk

Ingredients

• 250 ml  1 cup paleo mayonnaise
• 250 ml  1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Pinch paprika
• Sea salt and fresh pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or half this quantity dried
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley  or half this quantity dried
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives  or half this quantity dried

Instructions

• Combine Base Ingredients: First, mix together the paleo mayonnaise, coconut milk, and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
• Add Spices: Next, add in the minced garlic, onion powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
• Mix Fresh Herbs: Finally, fold in the finely chopped fresh dill, parsley, and chives. If using dried herbs, use half the quantity.
• Serve: Enjoy your paleo ranch dressing with raw vegetables or serve it with chicken wings for a delicious, healthy dip

This homemade ranch dressing is a fantastic, dairy-free alternative to store-bought versions. It's perfect for adding a burst of flavour to your meals while keeping things healthy. Have you tried making your own dressing? Share your experiences and favourite ways to enjoy it in the comments below!