Our Homemade Keto Ranch Dressing is a staple in my household! We always have a jar of this tasty, fresh dressing in the fridge to use for salads or for dipping veggies.
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I’m from the Midwest and you can tell it by my salads.
I will always go for an iceberg salad with ranch dressing. Sorry, not sorry.
It’s a very Midwestern salad and I do not even care a little bit.
You can keep your soft, flimsy, dark green weeds. I want my crunchy water-flavored lettuce.
As for the dressing?
Ranch.
Always ranch.
I am a connoisseur of ranch dressing, to be perfectly honest.
There are two restaurants in my hometown that I eat at mostly because they have really good ranch dressing. The rest of the food is fine, but what keeps me coming back is the ranch.
My low carb ranch dressing is quite tasty, if I do say so myself! It’s packed with big bold flavors from fresh herbs and a little tang from the vinegar.
You’re going to want to drizzle this keto ranch dressing on all of your salads (like our BLT salad with chicken or our keto taco salad!) from now until forever, but don’t stop there! It makes a great dip for fresh veggies too. It’s also perfect drizzled over our Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole and our Keto Buffalo Chicken Pizza!
I’m partial to raw broccoli dipped in ranch, but use whatever low carb vegetables you prefer. Bell peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, radishes – they’re all good!
Ingredient Notes:
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Mayonnaise – This along with the sour cream and heavy cream will make up the base of the ranch dressing. We like Kraft mayo, but you can certainly use Duke’s, Hellman’s, or an avocado oil based mayo.
Sour Cream – That tangy goodness is needed here!
Heavy Cream – It’ll add even more rich, creamy goodness to the ranch dressing. You could use buttermilk instead if you are not following a strict keto diet. It is a bit heavier in carbs, but not bad!
Vinegar – Some regular white distilled vinegar will add a bit of zesty, tangy flavor to the dressing!
Garlic – A couple of minced cloves of garlic will add great flavor to the dressing. You could use more or less garlic depending on how much you like the flavor.
Herbs – You’ll need some dill and parsley. You can use fresh or dried herbs here.
Chives – They’ll add a bit of subtle onion flavor to the ranch dressing!
Seasoning – A bit of salt and onion powder is all you need.
- We put ranch dressing on just about everything so it’s worth making the best homemade ranch you can!
- You can easily control the ingredients in this if you want to change the flavors to suit your taste. Add more garlic, go crazy with the dill, stir in some red pepper flakes to give it a kick!
- Bottled salad dressing is fine, but homemade really makes a salad special!
How To Make Ranch Dressing:
- Mayo & Cream – You’ll start with some mayonnaise, sour cream, and heavy cream. If you’re not following a strict keto diet, you can use buttermilk in place of the heavy cream. You’ll save a whole lot of fat and calories.
- Vinegar – We’ll also add in some vinegar to give it that tangy zip we all love. If you’re using buttermilk, a tablespoon of white distilled vinegar will work nicely. If you’re using heavy cream, you’ll want to use two tablespoons of vinegar.
- Herbs – Grab your herbs and add them right in. You’ll want chives, parsley, and loads of dill. I also add in freshly minced garlic and a bit of onion powder. Salt finishes things off.
- Finish – Whisk the dressing together and store it in a mason jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. The fresh herbs and garlic mean that you don’t want to keep it past 5 days as they’ll start to spoil.
This keto ranch dressing tastes best after it’s had a few hours in the fridge for the flavors to really meld together.
What To Serve With Homemade Ranch Dressing:
A side salad or fresh veggies are always a hit with this ranch dressing recipe.
Drizzle it over your serving of this low carb taco casserole. (I told you I’m from the Midwest. I even put ranch on my tacos!)
Use this dressing to make my broccoli salad and skip the packaged ranch mix.
Drizzle it over these fried radishes and sprinkle on some cheddar. They’ll taste a bit like loaded potatoes.
Slow cooker chicken wings were made to be dunked in ranch!
FAQ’s:
This homemade dressing is best kept in a sealed container like a mason jar in the refrigerator. It should last for up to 5 days!
No, I would not recommend it. The texture and consistency would not hold up well in the freezer.
Greek yogurt would make a decent substitute for the mayonnaise in this recipe.
MORE HOMEMADE SALAD DRESSING RECIPES!
- Greek Dressing Recipe
- Keto Italian Dressing
- Keto Blue Cheese Dressing
- Green Goddess Salad Dressing
- Avocado Salad Dressing
- Cilantro Lime Dressing
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons dill
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon chives
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Transfer mixture to a mason jar for storage.
- Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Debra says
This is so tasty and simple to make. I will only make this ranch dressing from now on. I added it to my taco salad and this dressing made it taste exceptional. Thanks for another awesome recipe!
Karly Campbell says
So glad you enjoyed the dressing, Debra!
Ann says
This was delicious! Definitely the best ranch dressing and so easy to make!
Janet Carey says
The only vinegar allowed on my eating plan is Apple Cider Vinegar. If I use that instead of the white vinegar, should I start with less than the 2 tablespoons in the recipe? Thank you!
Karly Campbell says
Hi Janet! I think the same amount would likely be fine, but you can use less if you like. I’ve never tried it with ACV.
Jill says
I use lemon juice if that helps you.
Twanaha Rea says
Which mayo makes it less carbs. Just starting this keto thing
Karly Campbell says
Most mayo is 0 carbs, just check the nutrition labels. I normally use Kraft or Hellman’s.
Holly says
My whole family loves this! And my two kids are (were!) using a lot of bottled ranch. Hands down, everyone agrees this recipe is way better!!
Karly Campbell says
Yay! Love to hear that!
Karina Rider says
Really good. The vinegar makes it tangy. If you want it a little less tangy, cut to one tablespoon. Thanks for the recipe.
Bill Benson says
Very very good but I thought the dill was a little overpowering. I’ll dial it back next time. I also love someone’s suggestion of using buttermilk.
Marlene says
Is the measurements the same for dried herbs?
Karly Campbell says
Yep!
CarrieB says
This recipe is delicious! Creamy, fresh, rich, flavorful deliciousness. My kids love it too. I will never use store bought ranch again.
Chad Campbell says
Yay!! I love hearing I’ve turned people away from the bottled stuff! 🙂
Linda White says
I made this today and liked it so much I made several more batches to give away!!!!!! it is super delicious and so easy!!!!! Thank you so much, Karly. I will be watching and learning from you! Thanks again!
Karly Campbell says
So glad it was a hit! 🙂
Debby says
Can you use additional sour cream instead of mayo?
Karly Campbell says
I’ve only made it with the mayo, but I’m sure you could make it with sour cream. It will just taste more like dip than dressing.
Judy says
Start with less salt add more to taste. Was a bit on the salty side for me but I will be making this again!
ELLe J. says
Hello, is this keto friendly? Low carb okay?
Karly Campbell says
Hi Elle! The nutrition information is all listed in the recipe card. It’ll be keto friendly depending on the mayo you use.
Jan G says
YeeeHaww! No one loves Ranch Dressing more than me!!! I have tried so many Ranch recipes which left me less than respectable results. And, Now, This is what I have dreamed about! My years-old search is finally over. Thank you!!!
Karly Campbell says
Oh wow! That’s so great to hear! 🙂
lori barnes says
Will it last longer than 5 days in the fridge if you don’t use fresh herbs
Karly Campbell says
I can’t really answer that. Food safety is such a tricky thing when you start mixing ingredients. I’m not sure how the mayo and buttermilk will hold up with the other ingredients.
Debbie says
I made this, very tasty but not sure why….I made it it was very thick, went to use it the next day and was extremely runny, like milk consistency. Anybody know why?
Karly Campbell says
No, sorry, not sure why that would happen.
Tammy says
One potential reason for runniness – if you used fresh herbs, they can let off their water content, especially if you just washed them (must dry them too). Something I hit in some dips (a good whisking attachment on a hand mixer/not the immersion blender/ can help). May also be the mayo.
I cannot wait to try this tomorrow!
Marisa says
Can i use Veganaise instead of mayo? It’s made from apple pectin. Thank!;)
Karly Campbell says
I think you could, but may alter the carb count. 🙂
Leigh B says
Just made this. It is FANTASTIC! This will be my go-to homemade ranch dressing recipe. Thank you!
Leigh B says
Forgot to add that I chose to use buttermilk instead of the heavy cream. Thank you for the pro tip. I can’t wait for my family to taste it!
Karly Campbell says
So glad to hear that! 🙂
L.L. says
Never would I ever add vinegar. Simple ranch is mayo, whipping cream, minced onion, 1 garlic clove, salt and pepper. Boom! Your welcome.
A.K. says
L.L. sorry no one thanked you for your snippy comment or your underwhelming modification. Karly’s recipe is delicious, and I’ve made multiple batches. Great job, Karly!
Trisha says
A.K. – you forgot to correct her on the YOU’RE!!!
you’re welcome L.L.
KJ says
I personally love the tang the vinegar adds. It gives the ranch an additional layer of flavor and other recipes that don’t use it generally taste bland to me.
RB says
You know every single ranch recipe includes dill, right? What you made is basically garlic and onion mayo. The vinegar ads an element that isn’t provided by the mayo, sour cream, and HWC alone. The spices are what make if ranch. You’re welcome.
Marissa says
Adding vinegar or lemon juice is equivalent to using buttermilk instead of cream, so it will taste like buttermilk ranch.
Caitlin says
Not exactly like the restaurant style ranch I’m hoping for, but it was surprising super tasty! Love this recipe. Great for snacking on carrots and putting over a salad. Love it, well done!
sue j melton says
Hi..since only two can I use prepared herbs…
Karly Campbell says
Hi Sue! I’m assuming you mean dried herbs? They’ll work fine!
Liz says
Arizona gal. This ranch dressing is awesome. It tasted fantastic for dipping vegys. Kids loved it too. Made it easier for them to actually eat some vegys. Loved it. Thank you.
Karly Campbell says
Glad it was a hit! 🙂
Shelley Silva says
What kind of mayo?
Karly Campbell says
Whatever you have on hand is fine. We usually use Kraft or Duke’s.