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Avocado Ranch Dressing - non-dairy

Made by Anastasia Papapetros - Serves 8 Filed Under: Creamy Salad Dressings Recipes, Salad Dressings

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Avocado Ranch Dressing is our healthy answer to traditional ranch, a creamy, velvety concoction that marries the rich, buttery goodness of avocados with the zesty allure of classic ranch.

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Ideal for salads, great for dips or try it on top your tacos you are just going to fall in love with it!

Avocado ranch dressing in red bowl with avocados on the side.
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  1. Why is It Called Ranch Dressing?
  2. You Will Need
  3. How to Make It
  4. What Can I Use It On?
  5. Tips and Questions
  6. We Have Used It On
  7. Recipe Card

Why is It Called Ranch Dressing?

Steve Henson, a plumber, turned cook came up with the recipe for ranch dressing to entice bush workers to eat salad. Henson’s ranch recipe consists of mayo, buttermilk, and various herbs.

This winning combination provided Henson with the funds to buy the ranch of his dreams in 1954 outside of Santa Barbara, California - hence RANCH DRESSING!

You Will Need

Avocado ranch dressing ingredients with text.

How to Make It

Wash our avocado, peel, remove the seed and then cut into large dice.

CUTTING AVOCADO INTO CHUNKS

Wash your herbs, shake to remove excess water, pat dry and chop. Chop some extra chive into 1-inch strips to use as a garnish.

CHOPPED MIXED HERBS ON A WOODEN BOARD

Add all dressing ingredients to a blender, season with sea salt and cracked black pepper.

AVOCADO RANCH DRESSING INGREDIENTS IN BLENDER

Blitz to combine, taste and adjust seasonings according to your preferences.

Your dressing should be the consistency of mayonnaise, you can add some water to loosen if necessary.

BLITZED AVOCADO RANCH DRESSING IN BLENDER

Keep in a covered container in your fridge for 1-2 days.

What Can I Use It On?

  • Use it as you would regular ranch dressing especially great with mixed, tossed and kale salads.
  • A fantastic alternative to mayonnaise in your pasta salads and coleslaws
  • Makes an excellent dip for crudités and pita chips.
  • Great for roast vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkin.
  • Try it on grilled corn with some crispy bacon.
  • Use it as a sauce on simple grilled or barbecued meats.
  • Or try it on top of your tacos or in your burritos.

Tips and Questions

Can I Use Greek Yoghurt?

Absolutely just keep in mind that Greek yogurt provides a thicker consistency.

Helpe! My Avocado Ranch is Too Thick.

You can thin out the dressing with some water or milk.

How Much Does It Make?

This will make approximately two cups of dressing enough for two large salads.

How Long Can I Store It For?

As this salad uses fresh ingredients, it really doesn’t keep for long. It will keep for 1-2 days covered in the fridge and is great to use as a dip or as an alternative dressing in our broccoli slaw or our gem lettuce salad.

We Have Used It On

AVOCADO RANCH SALAD ON WHITE PLATTER WITH AVOCADO RANCH DRESSING & CAJUN SPICE IN BOWLS ON THE SIDE
AVOCADO RANCH SALAD
CANNED SALMON SALAD IN A BLACK BOWL WITH CELERY LEAVES AND CARROTS ON THE SIDE
CANNED SALMON SALAD

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Avocado ranch dressing in red bowl with avocados on the side.

Avocado Ranch dressing - non-dairy

Avocado Ranch Dressing is our healthy answer to the traditional ranch, beautifully creamy with a spicy kick. You are just going to fall in love with it ? !
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Dressing
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy-free, Easy, keto, low carb, nut free, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 8 serves*
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Anastasia Papapetros
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Equipment
  • small food processor or bullet blender
Ingredients
For the avocado ranch dressing*
  • 2 medium avocados, ripe
  • ½ cup coconut yogurt
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsps Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsps fresh parsley leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun spice mix
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper
  • Water to loosen if it is too thick
Metric - Imperial
Instructions
  • Wash our avocado, peel, remove the seed and then cut into large dice.
  • Wash your herbs, shake to remove excess water, pat dry and chop. Chop some extra chive into 1 inch strips to use as a garnish.
  • Add all dressing ingredients to a blender, season with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
  • Blitz to combine, taste and adjust seasonings according to your preferences.
  • Your dressing should be the consistency of mayonnaise, you can add some water to loosen if necessary.
  • Keep in a covered container in your fridge for 1-2 days.

Notes

*This is enough dressing for two salads that serve 4 each (total of 8 serves) the nutritional panel has been calculated this way.
The leftover dressing will keep for 1-2 days in the fridge and is great to use as a dip or as an alternative dressing in our broccoli slaw or our gem lettuce salad.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Anastasia Papapetros

Anastasia has been passionate about cooking since she was eight years old, and hasn't left the kitchen since! With over a decade of experience running her own coffee shop and catering business, Anastasia has developed a true love for salads - especially for family get-togethers and friends' functions. She's the go-to for bringing the perfect salad to any occasion!

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