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    5 Minute Vegan Ranch Dressing (or dip)

    Updated: Feb 4, 2020 by Vera Morgan ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 62 Comments

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    cucumber slice being dipped in a bowl of vegan ranch dressing

    5 Minute Vegan Ranch Dressing! This is the Best Vegan Ranch Dressing and so easy to make at home, with vegan mayonnaise and a few ingredients you have a delicious vegan salad dressing or dip, and it's ready in 5 minutes! It's creamy, tangy, dairy free and egg free!

    cucumber slice being dipped in a bowl of vegan ranch dressing

    Only a handful of ingredients for this super simple dressing and tofu and cashews are not one of them. I find I’m partial to vegan mayonnaise (Vegenaise) for this Vegan ranch, as it has that perfect flavour and creamy texture that I was wanting for this classic recipe.

    carrot stick being dipped in a bowl of vegan ranch dressing

    It's a perfect dip for game day on a party platter with veggies or for any celebration or just because! My favourite way to enjoy this dip is with French fries. So GOOD! Super delicious tossed with a crisp salad too!

    vegan ranch dressing on a wooden cutting board surrounded by sliced vegetables

    How to Make Vegan Ranch Dressing:

    This Vegan Ranch Dressing is so easy to make! Add the ingredients to a small bowl, give it a whisk and Voila! You have yourselves a super tasty dip or salad dressing in record time. Check out the full ingredients in the recipe card below.

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    vegan ranch dressing ingredients being whisked in a white bowl

    So that's it folks. You probably have all the ingredients if you feel like veggies and dip, or for dipping French fries! ?

    You will love this 5 Minute Vegan Ranch Dressing, it's:

    creamy
    tangy
    gluten free
    quick & easy
    tasty
    the perfect party dip

    Enjoy Guys? Happy Day to you! I'd love your feedback so feel free to comment and leave a star rating below.

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    cucumber slice being dipped in vegan ranch dressing

    5 Minute Vegan Ranch Dressing (or dip)


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    5 from 26 reviews

    • Author: Verna
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 cup 1x
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    5 Minute Vegan Ranch Dressing! This is the Best Vegan Ranch Dressing and so easy to make at home, with vegan mayonnaise and a few ingredients you have a delicious vegan salad dressing or dip, and it's ready in 5 minutes! It's creamy, tangy, dairy free and egg free!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup vegan mayonnaise (I use Vegenaise)
    • 2 teaspoons dried dill or 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped dill
    • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
    • ยฝ teaspoon onion powder
    • ยผ-ยฝ teaspoon seasoning salt or regular salt
    • โ…› teaspoon pepper
    • 1 and ยฝ tablespoons dill pickle juice
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar


    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to a small bowl ( I usually use a soup bowl) and whisk until combined.
    2. Serve right away or let the dressing chill in the fridge for 30 minutes, so the flavours develop even more.
    3. Enjoy as a dip with veggies, potato chips, pizza or French fries ( my favourite?). It is also delicious as a salad dressing, and sandwich spread too!

    Notes

    • if you want it more 'dilly' and more tangy add 1 more teaspoon dried dill and another tablespoon pickle juice!
    • To use this recipe as a salad dressing, I usually add a little plant milk to thin it. Add one tablespoon at a time until your happy with the consistency.
    • I would start with ยผ teaspoon of seasoning salt or regular salt. Then taste and adjust if necessary.
    • This dressing will keep for up to a week in the fridge.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Sauces & Dressings, gluten free,
    • Method: Whisk
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Janean A. Yingling says

      April 13, 2025 at 7:58 pm

      This is delicious, and so easy!

      Reply
    2. Mari says

      February 14, 2024 at 1:47 pm

      Very good as is, but try adding a little Worcestershire and a squeeze of lemon. Didn't have and granulated garlic so used 1/2 the amount of garlic powder.

      Reply
    3. Karen L Wilson says

      February 10, 2024 at 8:40 am

      I substituted avocado and coconut cream for the vegan mayonnaise. Added lime juice. Excellent recipe ๐Ÿ‘Œ

      Reply
    4. Beth says

      January 03, 2024 at 11:48 am

      This recipe is FANTASTIC!! Better then store bought for sure.

      Reply
    5. Cristi says

      March 06, 2023 at 8:01 am

      Iโ€™m a truck driver and I canโ€™t find vegan ranch on the road. I really love this recipe and I usually make a bowl and take it with me when I leave home. Problem is it only lasts about a week and I donโ€™t really have a kitchen or storage area to take the ingredients with me to make more on the truck. Do you know if I could freeze this and thaw it as needed?

      Reply
    6. Deanna says

      February 03, 2023 at 5:18 am

      Excellent recipe! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    7. Diane K says

      September 06, 2022 at 5:42 pm

      I cannot begin to describe how much I love this dressing. I thin it out quite a bit with some oat milk to use as a salad dressing....wow, wow, wow. I make this dressing faster than I can eat the pickles in the jar.... I wish they sold just pickle juice. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Verna says

        September 07, 2022 at 6:24 am

        Thank you so much Diane! What a wonderful review, you made my day! I am thrilled you enjoy the dressing ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    8. Lisa says

      July 30, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      Nailed it! Itโ€™s been forever since I had ranch dressing. Never found a good grocery store brand. This is amazing and so easy to make! Thank you Verna

      Reply
      • Verna says

        July 30, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        You are so welcome Lisa! Thank you for the wonderful feedback you made my day! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    9. Joe says

      February 18, 2022 at 9:02 pm

      Great recipe! Super easy and quick. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Verna says

        February 19, 2022 at 8:10 am

        Thank you Joe glad you liked it and really appreciate your feedback!

        Reply
    10. Hailie says

      February 09, 2022 at 1:18 pm

      we are addicted to this dressing it's so darn yummy!

      Reply
      • Verna says

        February 09, 2022 at 1:35 pm

        So glad you like it, thank you!

        Reply
    11. Jillian says

      February 09, 2022 at 10:21 am

      I have made this countless times itโ€™s our go to dressing, Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Verna says

        February 09, 2022 at 11:05 am

        You're so welcome thanks for your feedback!

        Reply
    12. Renee says

      January 13, 2022 at 4:03 pm

      I added 3 tbsp vegan sour cream because I had to use a heavier oil-based mayo. Came out amazing!! The pickle juice and cider are genius!

      Reply
      • Verna says

        January 13, 2022 at 7:12 pm

        Thank you so much Renee and thrilled you loved it, really appreciate your feedback!! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    13. Michael says

      December 30, 2021 at 1:14 pm

      So good! Quick, easy and toddler/child approved! I didnโ€™t have pickles around but I used pickled carrot brine instead and it was fabulous!

      Reply
      • Verna says

        December 30, 2021 at 2:45 pm

        Awesome so glad you all enjoyed it. Thanks for the feedback -love the sub in! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    14. Mariam says

      July 04, 2021 at 8:21 am

      Hey, that's sound delicious, easy to prepare, but plz What's a substitute for dill pickle juice , as I don't have it here. Appreciate it already ๐Ÿ™‚

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      • Verna says

        July 04, 2021 at 11:00 am

        HI Mariam I have not subbed anything else before so really cannot say. Pickle juice really makes it! Vinegars are a lot stronger so if you add more start with a teaspoon at a time taste as you go. Enjoy!

        Reply
      • Liz Nesbitt says

        July 29, 2021 at 4:40 pm

        Love this ranch dressing especially with the Cauliflower Buffalo Wings!!!

        Reply
        • Verna says

          August 04, 2021 at 6:47 am

          Thank you so much Liz!

          Reply
      • Lola Wolverton says

        November 18, 2021 at 7:24 pm

        I've used this as a base lots of times. Sometimes I use banana brine instead of pickles juice. But normally bread n butter pickle juice and I add 1 tsp golden agave.

        Reply
        • Verna says

          November 19, 2021 at 6:35 am

          Glad you enjoy it Lola thanks for the feedback very helpful!!

          Reply
    15. Lori says

      February 12, 2021 at 3:40 pm

      I would just like to say I have been cruising through your recipes on this site and find them amazing. I find so few recipes that I can make "as is" and usually have to substitute something. The recipes I am interested in on your site I don't have to do that. Am looking forward to trying them All. Awesome, Awesome job on the recipes. <3

      Reply
      • Verna says

        February 13, 2021 at 6:28 am

        Aww thanks Lori!! that means so much! you made my day- enjoy!!

        Reply
        • Linda says

          May 20, 2021 at 4:33 pm

          WOW! This was awesome. Added some nutritional yeast flakes, smoked ground chipotle and smoked paprika (for a little extra "pep"). DELICIOUS and quick vegan dip/salad dressing (which non-vegans, as well, can enjoy). Thank you so much!

          Reply
          • Verna says

            May 20, 2021 at 6:27 pm

            Thanks so much Linda!! and love your additions!! woot woot!

            Reply
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