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    Home » Sauces & Dressings

    Vegan Avocado Ranch Dressing (Easy Oil-Free Recipe)

    By Sarah Pilley · Published Aug 14, 2023 · Updated Sep 20, 2023

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    Spoonful of vegan avocado ranch dressing dripping into a bowl of avocado ranch. Background shows a plate of sweet potato fries. text reads "Vegan" in fancy cursive lettering and "AVOCADO RANCH DRESSING" and "ALTERNATIVEDISH.COM" in bold font.

    Vegan Avocado Ranch Dressing is the perfect creamy and healthy salad dressing. This easy oil-free recipe is also eggless and dairy-free.

    Bowl of vegan avocado ranch dressing with flecks of dairy-free ranch seasoning in creamy green sauce. Background is a white cloth.

    This recipe uses natural ingredients without any vegan mayonnaise for a simple and healthy alternative to our classic vegan ranch dressing.

    Using avocado is the perfect replacement to achieve this classic creamy dip in a plant-based way. It is also a great way to use up avocado that has started to go brown!

    This easy avocado ranch dressing has no oil, mayo, or dairy! Yet it is super smooth. It will have your store-bought ranch dressing hiding in the shadows. 

    Dairy-free ranch is an excellent, creamy salad dressing when thinned. Or keep it thick and enjoy it as a dipping sauce for raw veggies, vegan wings, or chickpea chips. 

    Avocado ranch is also easy to customize. Kick it up a notch and make avocado cilantro lime ranch! These flavors blend so well together and taste great on top of cauliflower chickpea tacos.

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    • Ingredients
    • Dairy-Free Ranch Seasoning Blend
    • Equipment
    • Directions with Pictures
    • Variations
    • Ways to Use
    • Storage
    • FAQ
    • More Vegan Homemade Salad Dressings
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    Ingredients

    You will need these simple, plant-based ingredients to make vegan avocado ranch dressing:

    Ingredients to make vegan avocado ranch dressing: plant milk (in a glass bowl), avocado (sliced open in two halves), apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (in a tablespoon on top of a white plate), and ranch seasoning (in a glass bowl).
    • Avocado - This is our creamy base for ranch dressing! It is okay if your avocado has started to brown. It will still be perfect for this recipe!
    • Unsweetened Almond Milk - To thin the dressing. Any non-dairy milk or water can be used.
    • Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Juice - This adds a buttermilk feel to the dressing with the perfect tang.
    • Ranch Seasoning Mix - Our dairy-free ranch seasoning blend ensures this ranch dressing recipe's perfect herby and zingy kick.

    Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions.

    Dairy-Free Ranch Seasoning Blend

    You need a ranch seasoning blend to make this creamy vegan avocado ranch dressing! Here’s what you will need to make it:

    • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes
    • 1 teaspoon dried dill
    • 1 teaspoon dried chives
    • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    This dry mix is super easy to make up. All you have to do is combine the spices in a small bowl.

    Check out our post for homemade ranch seasoning and see more expert tips, pictures, and variations!

    Equipment

    To make avocado ranch nice and creamy, use must use a blender or food processor. I used a small food processor that holds up to 3.5 cups. If you scale up the recipe and use 2 or more avocados, use a larger food processor or high-powered blender.

    Directions with Pictures

    Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make vegan avocado ranch dressing:

    Step by step directions for how to make vegan avocado ranch dressing. Step 1 shows avocado peeled and pitted inside the food processor. Step 2 shows all the ingredients in the food processor. Step 3 shows the creamy avocado ranch on a spatula. Step 4 shows the vegan avocado ranch with the ranch seasoning added in a glass jar.
    1. Cut, peel, and remove the pit from your avocado.
    2. Place avocado, almond milk, and lemon juice in a food processor or high-speed blender.
    3. Blend the avocado dressing mixture until it has reached your desired consistency.
      • Add less almond milk if you want a ranch dip. Add more for a ranch dressing. Also note that since avocados vary in size, you should start with less liquid. You can always add more, but you can’t take it away! 
    4. Scoop the avocado mixture into a small container and add ranch seasoning. Mix to combine and give a taste! Add more seasoning if needed.

    Variations

    Here are some fun ways to change up this recipe:

    • Make it extra green - When making the ranch seasoning blend, use fresh herbs instead of dried ones! Swap the garlic powder for fresh crushed garlic for an extra zingy flavor.
    • Make it extra creamy - Add raw cashews for a super creamy ranch. Boost the savory taste further by adding nutritional yeast, giving a slightly cheesy, umami flavor.
    • Make it spicy - Add cayenne, sriracha, or buffalo sauce for extra heat! Start with a small amount, then add more depending on your heat tolerance.
    • Make it with roasted garlic - Instead of using garlic powder in your ranch seasoning mix, add roasted fresh garlic for a fancy feel.
    • Make it cilantro lime - Replace the apple cider vinegar and lemon juice with lime juice and add in some freshly chopped cilantro for a cilantro lime twist!
    Vegan avocado ranch dressing being poured on top of a salad with green and red lettuce and roasted chickpeas.

    Ways to Use

    Here are some ways to use creamy vegan avocado ranch dressing:

    • Make a delicious green goddess ranch salad! Use your favorite leafy greens with cucumber slices and other fresh veggies.
    • Indulge in crispy sweet potato or french fries by using the avocado ranch as a dipping sauce.
    • Dip fresh veggies such as celery sticks, carrots, or pretzels for a simple snack.
    • Transform a gluten-free pizza crust into a vegan ranch delight.
    • Pair it with buffalo cauliflower wings or tofu bites to balance some of that heat.
    • Infuse a burst of tangy freshness by sprinkling it over tacos, veggie sandwiches, or plant-based burgers.
    Sweet potato french fry dipped in vegan avocado ranch dip. background shows a plate of sweet potato fries.

    Storage

    Store leftover vegan avocado ranch dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 to 2 days. The avocado will oxidize, naturally turning it brown over time, but it is still okay to eat! If the color really bothers you, just scrape off that top layer. 

    One way to prevent it from browning is by squeezing some lemon juice over top of the dressing and then placing a piece of plastic wrap directly touching the dressing to prevent as much oxygen from reaching the avocado ranch as possible.

    FAQ

    What is avocado ranch dressing made of? Does it have egg?

    Avocado, lemon juice, plant milk, and dairy-free ranch seasoning… it’s that simple! It is dairy-free and eggless so everyone can enjoy it. 😄

    What does avocado ranch dressing taste like?

    The avocado base combines classic ranch flavors from dried herbs and alliums for a creamy, buttery taste.

    The avocado itself doesn’t alter the flavor much. The apple cider vinegar and lemon juice give the acidity to make the ranch dressing buttermilk-like.

    Spoonful of vegan avocado ranch dressing dripping into a bowl of avocado ranch. Background shows a plate of sweet potato fries.

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    Bowl of vegan avocado ranch dressing with flecks of dairy-free ranch seasoning in creamy green sauce. Background is a white cloth.

    Vegan Avocado Ranch Dressing

    Vegan Avocado Ranch Dressing is the perfect creamy and healthy salad dressing. This easy oil-free recipe is also eggless and dairy-free.
    4.58 from 7 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 46kcal
    Author: Sarah Pilley

    Equipment

    • Blender or Food Processor

    Ingredients

    • 1 avocado skin and pit removed
    • ¾ cup almond milk, plus more for thinning as necessary
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon dairy-free ranch seasoning
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice optional
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Cut, peel, and remove the pit from your avocado.
    • Place avocado, almond milk, and lemon juice in a food processor or high-speed blender.
    • Blend the avocado dressing mixture, adding more almond milk, until it has reached your desired consistency.
    • Scoop the avocado mixture into a small container and add ranch seasoning. Mix to combine and give a taste! Add more seasoning, salt, or lemon juice if needed.

    Notes

    See more expert tips, pictures, and variations above for making vegan avocado ranch dressing!
    Yield: About 1 cup (will vary depending on the size of your avocado).
    Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
    Top Tip: Add less almond milk if you want a ranch dip. Add more for a ranch dressing. Start with less liquid. You can always add more, but you can’t take it away!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.3mg

    This recipe has been updated with new pictures and tips. It was adapted from Maggie's recipe that was posted on September 9, 2019.

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    1. Sammy

      September 09, 2019 at 12:20 pm

      This looks so creamy and delicious - Yum!!

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      • Maggie

        September 11, 2019 at 3:14 pm

        Thanks so much! It's definitely a favorite around here!

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    2. Jessy Tessy

      July 19, 2021 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      Looks so tasty and mouth watering!!

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