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    Paleo Ranch Dressing Recipe (Keto, Low Carb, Whole30)

    March 28, 2019 Updated: July 31, 2022 by Lisa Wells / 8 Comments

    This super easy paleo and keto ranch dressing is just what you need to kick your salad and snacks up a notch. And it's gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, low carb and Whole30 compliant!

    Easy homemade paleo and keto ranch dressing

    This is my favorite quick and easy paleo ranch dressing recipe. If you already have some paleo mayo in the fridge, it will only take a minute or two to stir together. Even if you need to whip up a quick batch of mayonnaise, you can be eating this tangy ranch dip in 10 minutes.

    Paleo and Keto Ranch Dressing

    While packaged ranch dressing is often keto, it's usually loaded with dairy, soy, processed food chemicals and industrial oils. The ingredients in a bottle of Hidden Vally Ranch, for example, include vegetable oil, sugar, modified food starch, MSG and preservatives. And if you use the ranch dressing packet, the first ingredient is maltodextrin and there's more MSG than dried garlic, onion or spices! Definitely not healthy or paleo-friendly.

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    To make this ranch dressing keto and paleo, I swap out the ingredients for healthier alternatives. You can make the dressing with homemade mayonnaise or use a store-bought paleo mayo to make it even easier. Either way, the basic mayonnaise ingredients will include a healthy oil, egg, lemon juice, and mustard. No sugar needed.

    This dressing is completely dairy-free. While traditional homemade ranch dressings are made with buttermilk, this recipe uses a little bit of coconut milk and lemon juice to recreate that creamy, tangy flavor.

    Add garlic and fresh herbs and you've got a dressing everyone will love. I like to make it on the thicker side, so it works as a dip too. If you prefer it thinner, just adjust the proportions to your liking.

    Paleo and keto ranch dressing or dip

    Oh, the things you can do with this paleo and keto ranch dressing. It's an amazing dip for crudités. I love it with carrot and celery sticks, but it really works with any veggies. Serve it as a dip with chicken wings. And of course, it's wonderful on a wedge salad topped with scallions and crumbled bacon.

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    Paleo Ranch Dressing and Dip

    This quick and easy homemade dairy-free ranch dressing is perfect on salads or as a dip.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Total Time: 5 mins
    Servings: 20 servings (makes 1-¼ cups)
    Course: Dressing
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegetarian, Whole30
    Author: Lisa Wells

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup paleo mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • ¼ cup full fat coconut milk
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh herbs parsley, basil and chives
    • sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Whisk all ingredients together.
    • Taste and adjust seasonings.

    Notes

    If you don't have fresh herbs available, you can substitute dry herbs using ⅓ of the amount of fresh herbs called for in the recipe. So in this case use 2 teaspoons instead of 2 tablespoons. It's always best to start with a smaller amount and increase to taste.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon Calories: 82kcal Carbohydrates: 0g Protein: 0g Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 4mg Sodium: 71mg Potassium: 10mg Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g Vitamin A: 40IU Vitamin C: 1.2mg Calcium: 2mg Iron: 0.1mg
    Keyword: homemade dairy free ranch dressing, paleo ranch dressing recipe
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    Comments

    1. lauramarielachance

      April 02, 2014 at 3:54 pm

      how long does this keep?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        April 02, 2014 at 5:15 pm

        I usually try to use it within a few days, just to be on the safe side.

        Reply
    2. Kelly

      June 01, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      Is there something I can substitute for the coconut milk, I'm allergic to coconut, and it is making it difficult to do the paleo thing when everything calls for coconut oil or milk. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

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      • Lisa

        June 07, 2016 at 10:53 am

        Hi Kelly, you could try cashew cream.

        Reply
    3. Sabrina

      February 20, 2017 at 12:57 pm

      thank you for this! Great idea using coconut milk, and also for the mayonnaise recipe. I've always had to use a food processor so prefer the your hand made version

      Reply
    4. Madison @ Keto Diet

      January 29, 2018 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      This is a surprisingly simple recipe. Best for dipping fries too.I love it!

      Reply
    5. Gina

      November 21, 2019 at 2:17 am

      I overdid it and doubled the recipe. Silly me. Can I freeze it for later use?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 26, 2019 at 11:58 am

        Hi Gina, I've never tried freezing this. If you try it, let us know how it works!

        Reply

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