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Vegan Ranch Dressing (No Mayo or Tofu)
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 170kcal
This creamy vegan ranch dressing is made with simple ingredients—no mayo, no tofu, no dairy, and nut-free. Perfect as a dip, dressing, or spread.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup raw hemp heart seeds
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried ground mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 medjool date (optional - see Recipe Notes)
- 1/2 cup avocado oil (or another mild-flavored oil like light olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- Blend together the hemp seeds, water, garlic powder, onion powder, dried mustard, salt, vinegar, and date if using until smooth. A regular blender might take about 3 minutes. A high speed blender will be super fast.
- Once everything is blended, add in about 1 tablespoon of the oil. Stir it in with a spoon, and then turn the blender back on and drizzle in the rest.
- Add the parsley and dill and pulse just a few times to combine. For a more classic “ranch” look, avoid fully blending the herbs so you get a lighter color with green flecks.
- Use the vegan ranch dressing as is for dips, or you can thin out with a touch of filtered water to desired consistency for a salad dressing.
- Store in the fridge.
Notes
- Sweetener (optional but recommended): A small amount of sweetener helps balance the tangy flavor. Adjust to taste or omit if preferred. If using a date, add an extra teaspoon of water to keep the texture smooth.
- Texture & consistency: This recipe can be used as a dip or dressing. For a thicker dip, use as-is. For a pourable dressing, add a little water until desired consistency is reached.
- Blending tips: Blending the herbs fully will result in a more green-colored dressing, while lightly pulsing them keeps a lighter, more traditional ranch appearance.
- Flavor improves with time: Let the ranch sit for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
- Color: This ranch won’t be pure white due to the hemp seeds and oil used—that’s completely normal.
- Low-carb option: Omit the date and use a low-carb sweetener like stevia if desired, or leave out the sweetener entirely.
- Storage: Store in the refrigerator. Stir before using if separation occurs.
- Makes about 1 cup total (approximately 2 tablespoons per serving).
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 3g