This Keto Ranch Dressing will become a staple in your house just like it is in mine! It keeps perfectly for lunch all week and is so delicious you will find yourself getting excited by salad again.
I love to spend an entire afternoon in the kitchen creating something special, but the truth is that that happens maybe a few times a year.
For the other 99% of the time, I rely on dips, sauces, and dressings to bring on dinnertime bliss. They are the easiest way to transform something mundane into something special.
This Keto Ranch Dressing is the perfect example!
Every weekend I make a dressing like this one or my Keto Poppy Seed Dressing, Caesar Dressing, or Blue Cheese Dressing. (I have tons of low-carb dips and dressings you can check out.)
(Can I get a yay for salad dressings that make your tastebuds sing?)
I especially love this Keto Homemade Ranch Dressing because it also works double duty.
I've left it thick enough that you can also use it as a dip for chicken wings or as a chicken marinade. (Don't miss this Cheesy Keto Ranch Chicken. Dinner doesn't get much easier!)
Ingredients Notes
- Heavy Cream : If you are low-carb and not keto, half-and-half will work as well.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: This helps to curdle the cream, which thickens it and resembles buttermilk. Lemon juice is a good alternative.
- Mayonnaise: Make sure you read the label. Some mayo has sugar in it!
- Sour Cream: Use full-fat sour cream.
- Broth: As written, this recipe has a dip consistency. Use broth (or additional heavy cream) to thin it if desired.
Tips & Tricks
- The combination of sour cream, heavy cream, and apple cider vinegar mimics the tang of buttermilk. I use apple cider vinegar to keep the carbs as low as possible. If you don't have it, lemon juice or even white vinegar are great options.
- Have fresh herbs on hand? I would recommend a tablespoon of fresh chopped oregano and parsley and ½ tablespoon of fresh chopped dill.
How to Make Keto Ranch Dressing
"Sour" the cream: Add ¼ cup heavy cream and apple cider vinegar to a medium bowl and stir. Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Add other ingredients: After that, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, dill, and black pepper to the bowl.
Whisk Well: Make sure you whisk well until the dressing is smooth.
Thin As Needed: The dressing will be thick at this point and perfect for dipping. Add additional cream or bone broth as needed to reach the desired consistency.
Tools Needed to Make Keto Friendly Ranch Dressing
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- Mixing Bowl and Whisk or Food Processor
- Storage container
Variations for This Recipe:
- Make it dairy free by substituting ½ cup chicken or beef broth for the heavy cream. Omit step one and the vinegar.
- Add a smoky flavor with ½ teaspoon smoked paprika.
- Add an extra kick with 1 teaspoon dried mustard.
5-Minute Homemade Keto Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- ¼ cup heavy cream (have another ¼ cup on hand for thinning if desired.)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup Mayonnaise preferably homemade
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- broth optional - for thinning
Instructions
- Combine ¼ cup cream and apple cider vinegar in a medium bowl and whisk until combined. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, dill, and black pepper to the bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Thin to desired consistency using more heavy cream or bone broth.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to one week.
Theresa Copperthite says
If this is keto, why isn’t the carb count provided?
Wendy Polisi says
Because there is less than 1 carb per serving and the recipe plug in doesn't show zero values.
Wendy Polisi says
Thanks for bringing this to my attention! I was able to go in and have it show decimal points so that it would be more accurate.
Lynne Miller says
HEAR ME: the best ranch dressing EVER. Keto or not. OMGawwww! Don't tell anybody but I eat it by the spoonfull . Sometimes.
Wendy Polisi says
I am so glad that you love it! I take my dressings seriously, and this is a favorite of mine too.
Stephanie Robinson says
This is delicious! Is the serving size for this 2T? I may have missed it but I can’t find that info anywhere.
Michael Anderson says
What quantity is a serving? 1 tablespoon. 2 tablespoons?
Anna says
What is the serving size?
Wendy Polisi says
It makes 12 servings.
Tenea says
OK..... but what is the serving size?? 1 tablespoon?? 2??
Sharlene Curry says
I read 12 servings ..but what is the serving size?
Kathy says
Is a serving 1 Tablespoon or 2??
Dianna Tuggle says
What size are the 12 servings?
Rebecca Welter says
I know it makes 12 servings but What is a serving size?
Betsy Pedersen says
What could you sub for the mayo ?
Wendy Polisi says
I think it depends on why your are substituting. Lowering calories? Personal preference? Reduce fat? Make it plant based?
Options would be greek yogurt, sour cream, or vegan mayo.
Nana Lee says
Made as written, (except that I misread directions & mixed everything together from the git go.) Still very good. Got good flavor throughout within 30 minutes of making. Used it as a dip for zucchini fries. Will make this on a regular basis as a dressing..
John O says
Can Chosen Food "100% avocado oil based mayonnaise" be used as a substitute for Mayo in this recipe?
Wendy Polisi says
Yes, that will work!