Learn how to make your own easy, delicious homemade dairy-free ranch dressing seasoning with ingredients you probably already have on hand. This makes the best salad dressing dry mix that is perfect for salads, dips and so much more!
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This homemade dressing spice blend has all the classic flavors of ranch – without adding any buttermilk powder. And, it’s ready in just minutes! After making your own ranch seasoning mix at home, you’ll never want to use store-bought seasoning packets again! Leave the unwanted ingredients included in many pre-made ranch mixes at the store!
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- Simple ingredients – this recipe calls for spices you most likely have in your pantry – no special ingredients. And, there’s no added sugar, preservatives, artificial flavors or MSG like in Hidden Valley Ranch ingredients.
- Versatile – use for ranch salad dressing or dip, sprinkle on veggies, meats and more!
- Special diet friendly – this gluten-free dairy-free ranch dressing seasoning is vegan, paleo, Whole30, and keto-friendly, with a simple variation for AIP
Ingredients
- Garlic and onion powders – provide classic flavors of ranch
- Chives – adds a light, herbaceous onion flavor
- Parsley – has a fresh, clean flavor with a touch of earthiness
- Dill – lends a citrusy, slightly grassy flavor with hints of lemon and anise
- Mustard powder – adds depth and complexity
- Salt and pepper – brings the flavors together
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until combined.
For a finer seasoning
Use a mortar and pestle to grind the herbs and spices into a powder.
Alternatively, you can add the combined ingredients to a spice grinder and grind until the mix reaches your desired texture.
How to store
Store in an airtight container with a tight fitting lid for up to a year. Storing in a glass jar will keep your spices fresh for longer. And, it’s always best to store your spices away from light and heat for optimal flavor and freshness.
How to use
- Dressings and dips – this makes the best creamy salad dressing and seasoning for dips
- Season meats – try adding to pork chops, season an Oven Roasted Chicken, salmon or in chicken or tuna salad
- Vegetable seasoning – sprinkle over cooked veggies or toss with vegetables before roasting
Variations
- Spicy ranch – to make your ranch dressing spicy, simply add a touch of cayenne to the recipe. Start with ⅛ teaspoon and adjust according to your taste.
- Vinegar powder – add ½ teaspoon for an extra flavor that is very similar to the tang from buttermilk
- Low sodium ranch seasoning – make a salt-free ranch seasoninging by eliminating the salt
- AIP ranch dressing mix – use this mix to make a phenomenal AIP ranch dressing or dip. Just leave out the pepper and mustard powder. This also makes the best AIP taco seasoning!
FAQ
About 2.5 tablespoons is equivalent to one store-bought seasoning packet.
Yes, it’s keto-friendly, but contains some unwanted ingredients such as MSG, artificial flavors and thickeners. This homemade recipe is a keto ranch seasoning that is made from only clean, wholesome ingredients and tastes better than any store-bought!
If you don’t have dried chives on hand, feel free to leave them out and add a little bit more of the other herbs.
Yes – absolutely! Use 2.5 tablespoons of homemade ranch mix in place of a ranch dressing packet.
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📖 Recipe
Dairy-free Ranch Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chives
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon dill
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until combined.
Notes
For a finer seasoning
- Use a mortar and pestle to grind the herbs and spices into a powder
- Alternatively, you can add the combined ingredients to a spice grinder and grind until the mix reaches your desired texture
Nutrition
*Net carbs = carbohydrates - fiber
Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.
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