Homemade Keto Ranch Dressing
A five minute homemade ranch made with mayo, sour cream, and fresh herbs. Thicker and fresher than the bottled kind, with almost no carbs.
The dressing you will put on everything
Bottled ranch is usually made with soybean oil, sugar, and a long list of additives. Making it yourself takes about five minutes and gives you a thicker, fresher result you can adjust to taste. The base is mayonnaise and sour cream, thinned with a little unsweetened almond milk.
Fresh herbs make a real difference here, but dried work in a pinch at a third of the amount. Let the dressing sit in the fridge for an hour before serving so the garlic and onion have time to bloom. It keeps for about a week and doubles as a dip for veggies and wings.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (net carbs →)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (net carbs →)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (net carbs →)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (net carbs →)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (net carbs →)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, almond milk, and lemon juice until smooth.
- 2Stir in the dill, chives, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 3Season with salt and pepper, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
How long does homemade ranch keep?
Stored in an airtight jar in the fridge, it keeps for about a week. Give it a stir before each use since it can separate slightly.
Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh?
Yes. Use about a third of the amount, since dried herbs are more concentrated. Let the dressing sit for an hour so they rehydrate and the flavor develops.
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