Avocado Ranch Dressing
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This avocado ranch dressing is unbelievably creamy and loaded with herby flavor. It’s the perfect healthy replacement for regular ranch when topping salads or as a dip for veggies.
To be honest, ranch has never been my dressing of choice. Catalina (or French) was my absolute favorite growing up, and to this day, I still lean toward sweeter dressings like my honey mustard dressing. That said, I do love a savory dressing every once in a while and I know that pretty much everyone adores ranch, so this little recipe had to happen.
And guess what? While doing recipe testing for this dressin I realized that I’m more of a ranch fan than I originally thought. Maybe my tastebuds have changed or maybe it’s because this homemade version tastes waaaay better than the store-bought ranch I remember from childhood. Either way, I’m not mad about it.
Ingredients Needed for Avocado Ranch Dressing
Almond milk – while most ranch dressings start with a base of mayo, sour cream and buttermilk, but I knew from the get-go that I wanted to skip those things. I opted for Almond Breeze almondmilk with lemon juice to replace the buttermilk
Avocado and olive oil – to replace the mayo and sour cream.
The result is a delicious, herby dressing that’s just as creamy, if not creamier then regular ranch. It’s seriously the best!
How To Use This Dressing
Another great thing about this avocado ranch dressing (and ranch dressing in general) is that it’s super versatile and can be used in a variety of ways.
- as a dressing on a traditional salad
- drizzled over cooked veggies
- as a dip for veggies, cauliflower wings or pizza
- as a sub for mayo with chicken or tuna salad
- as a sauce for fajitas, tacos or burritos
So many options. You may need to make a double batch!
More Salad Ideas
- How to Build a Healthy Meal-Sized Salad
- 6 Healthy Homemade Salad Dressings
- Healthy Store-Bought Salad Dressings
More Dressing Ideas
- Blueberry Tahini Dressing
- Garlic Tahini Dressing
- Peanut Dressing
- Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
- Basil Vinaigrette
- Healthy Poppyseed Dressing
- Healthy Caesar Dressing
- Raspberry Vinaigrette
Be sure to check out my healthy salad dressings as well as my favorite healthy store-bought salad dressings.
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Avocado Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 medium avocado
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dijon or stone-ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, basil or dill (pick your favorite)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender and process until smooth and creamy, adding more almondmilk if the dressing seems too thick. Once the texture is to your liking, taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Pour the dressing in to a container for serving. Use over salad, cooked veggies or as dip. Dressing should keep for 1-2 days in the fridge. Make 3/4 cup.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I took the survey. I am anxious for my avocado to ripen to try this recipe!
I know how you feel. I’m always waiting for my avocados to get perfectly ripe! 🙂
I finished the survey. I love almond milk. I started using it years ago in cereal and then it grew into the only “milk” I buy. Smoothies, coffee, chai tea and in baking recipes. My daughter eats a LOT of ranch dressing. I’m gonna try making this for her next visit. I’d be thrilled if she had a healthier version like this to turn to instead. Thanks!
We are the exact same way! My husband used to buy milk all the time, but since finding almond milk we never buy regular milk anymore.
I took the survey. Thanks!
This was so creamy and delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe! I made this dip yesterday and used it in a baked chicken and greens wrap. My husband and I are very happy there are leftovers.
Oh yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Your baked chicken and greens wrap sounds awesome!!
I meant to say in my comment earlier that I completed the survey.
Awesome dressing! I’m a big avocado fan, so that goes without saying for me 🙂 This would be so tasty as a dip for veggies, too, or even drizzled over your favorite protein!
Thank you so much, Patricia. I hope you get a chance to try the dressing!
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This looks so good! I always buy vanilla almond milk, so I need to get original so I can try this dressing.
Thank you, Molly. You sound like me. I always buy vanilla as well and had to make a special trip to the store for the original. 🙂
This looks so delicious, I never think to make my own veggie dip, but I love how versitile this one is!
Uh, totally love this. I’ve gotta try this recipe ASAP, but I can’t make any promises that I won’t go at it by the spoonful. Yum!
That may or may not have happened here. 😉
Oh this dressing sounds so perfect! I can’t wait to try it!