This Keto Ranch Dressing is rich, creamy, and SO tasty! It’s packed with herbs, and perfect for anyone on a ketogenic diet. Ideal for dressing up salads or dipping your favorite veggies. Prep takes just 5 minutes!
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❤️ Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Keto-friendly: It’s low in carbs, making it perfect for a keto diet. Less than 1g net carbs per tablespoon!
- Flavorful: The mix of fresh herbs and tangy lemon juice adds a burst of flavor.
- Versatile: Great as a salad dressing or a dip for veggies and snacks.
- Easy to make: With simple ingredients and steps, anyone can whip this up.
- Quick: Prep takes just about 5 minutes! You can either serve it right away or let it chill for a couple of hours to thicken up.
- Get the kids involved: This is a great recipe to have your kids help you make! My toddler loves adding the chopped herbs, mixing everything up, and tasting it (of course!). It can also be a great time to talk about why making your own dressings and dips is better than buying store-bought due to the quality of fresh ingredients.
🗝️ Key Ingredients & Substitutions
- Mayonnaise: Gives the keto ranch dip its creamy base. You can use any store-bought keto-friendly mayonnaise, or make your own homemade keto mayo.
- Sour Cream: Adds richness; swap it with Greek yogurt if you prefer.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: Keeps the dressing low-carb. Coconut milk is a good substitute if you’re looking for a nut-free option. Heavy cream or half and half can also work for an even richer dressing.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed for that bright, tangy kick. In a pinch, lime juice, white vinegar or apple cider vinegar could also work.
- Fresh Herbs: Dill, parsley, and chives bring freshness and vibrant flavor. Dried herbs can be used if fresh aren’t available; just use them sparingly as they’re more concentrated.
- Onion Powder and Garlic: These add depth and sharpness. Fresh garlic can intensify the flavor, but you can use garlic powder if you prefer.
- Seasoning: Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste. Adjust according to your preference.
🥣 How to Make Keto Homemade Ranch Dressing
- Prepare Buttermilk: Start by making your keto-friendly buttermilk. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to a 1/2 cup measuring cup, then fill up to the top with unsweetened almond milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl or mason jar, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, almond-lemon buttermilk, the rest of the lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, parsley, chives, onion powder, minced garlic (or garlic powder), sea salt, and pepper.
- Combine Well: Stir everything together until fully mixed. If needed, use a whisk to ensure there are no lumps.
- Season to Taste: Adjust the seasonings, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
- Chill: If you have time, refrigerate the low carb ranch dressing for at least 2 hours before serving. This helps the flavors meld together and enhances the overall taste.
- Serve or Store: Serve the dressing over your favorite keto dishes or store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
🪄 Recipe Notes & Tips
- Consistency Adjustment: If your dressing is too thick, thin it with a bit more almond milk until you reach the desired consistency. Too thin? Let it thicken in the fridge a little longer.
- Garlic Intensity: For a more robust garlic flavor, I use fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder. Adjust according to how garlicky you like it.
🫙 Storage Instructions
- Airtight Container: Keep your homemade keto ranch dressing in an airtight container to maintain freshness. A glass jar is ideal.
- Refrigeration: Always store ranch dressing in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to one week.
- Stir Before Use: Ingredients may settle or separate slightly in the fridge, so give it a good stir before serving.
- Do Not Freeze: Freezing is not recommended as it can alter the texture and consistency of the dressing.
✨ 6 Variations
- Spicy Ranch: Add a dash of cayenne pepper, wasabi, or a few drops of your favorite hot sauce to give the dressing a spicy kick.
- Buffalo Ranch: Stir in a tablespoon (or two!) of Frank’s buffalo sauce. I love this version mixed with shredded chicken.
- Herbier Ranch: Mix in extra herbs like tarragon or basil for a more herb-forward flavor.
- Dill-Free: Not a fan of dill? Skip it and use more parsley and chives instead.
- Cheesy Ranch: Stir in some grated Parmesan or cheddar for a cheesy twist.
- Creamy Avocado Ranch: Blend in half an avocado for extra creaminess and a boost of healthy fats.
🍽️ How To Serve This Recipe
- Salads: Drizzle over a simple iceberg lettuce, cucumber, and cherry tomato salad or toss with a mixed green salad including spinach, arugula, and romaine for a low carb salad dressing.
- Proteins: Perfect as a dip for grilled chicken skewers, buffalo wings, keto wings, drizzled over air fryer steak bites, mixed into chicken salad, or as a topping for baked salmon or trout.
- Snacks: Dip raw veggies like carrot sticks, celery, and bell peppers, buffalo cauliflower bites, keto-friendly crackers, or as a dip for cheese slices.
- Casseroles: Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole or drizzled over Keto Ground Beef and Green Bean Casserole.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this dressing dairy-free?
Absolutely! Replace the sour cream with a dairy-free alternative like coconut cream or a dairy-free yogurt to keep it keto and dairy-free.
Can I eat ranch on keto?
Ranch, even store-bought, is generally keto-friendly. Double-check the nutrition label for both recipes and pre-made versions at the store to make sure it fits your macros.
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Keto Ranch Dressing Recipe
This Keto Ranch Dressing is a tasty, low-carb addition to your meals. It's rich, creamy, packed with herbs, and perfect for anyone on a ketogenic diet. Ideal for dressing up salads or dipping your favorite veggies.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk + 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon finely cracked pepper
Instructions
- Begin by making buttermilk by adding 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to a 1/2 cup measuring cup. Fill the 1/2 cup up the rest of the way with unsweetened almond milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Add the other ingredients to a mixing bowl or jar and mix them well.1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 1.5 tablespoons fresh chives, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon finely cracked pepper
- Pour the buttermilk in and mix well.
- Adjust seasoning and, if you have time, refrigerate for 2 hours for the best flavor and consistency.
Notes
- Dried Herbs: If you’d prefer to use dried herbs, the amounts are: 1 teaspoon dried dill, 2 teaspoons dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried chives, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Consistency Adjustment: If your dressing is too thick, thin it with a bit more almond milk until you reach the desired consistency. Too thin? Let it thicken in the fridge a little longer.
- Garlic Intensity: For a more robust garlic flavor, I use fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder. Adjust according to how garlicky you like it.
Storage Instructions
- Airtight Container: Keep your homemade keto ranch dressing in an airtight container to maintain freshness. A glass jar is ideal.
- Refrigeration: Always store ranch dressing in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to one week.
- Stir Before Use: Ingredients may settle or separate slightly in the fridge, so give it a good stir before serving.
- Do Not Freeze: Freezing is not recommended as it can alter the texture and consistency of the dressing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1TablespoonCalories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.03mg
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