Dairy-Free Garlic Ranch

Ranch is one of those condiments that you either love it or hate it with a passion. There pretty much is no in between and it’s crazy how particular people can be about their ranch. Well I have to say that this ranch is a definite winner and a crowd pleaser, even with it being dairy-free. When I first made it for my husband’s family, I had three people tell me how amazing it was (they were shocked it was dairy-free) and one person asked for the recipe. I have since made it three more times with great success and it has now stayed a staple in my household

When I started making this recipe I was using Hellman’s mayo (yes I know, soybean oil is a no-nofor keto but I am not a waster and I was using it up) and I loved the flavor of it in this dressing. It doesn’t have a super vinegar/ lemony flavor which allowed the ranch flavoring to really be prominent. The last time I made my famous ranch dressing, I used Sir Kensington’s avocado mayo because it is keto compliant (trying to be good over here). When I started making my ranch, I noticed that this mayo had a much tarter flavor and that I needed a lot less vinegar in my recipe and more coconut milk to combat the tartness. If you do not like this flavor I would recommend sticking with Hellman’s or possibly making your own homemade mayo so that the flavor profile is more mild. Personally the little bit of Hellman’s I’m having per serving doesn’t stress me out but if you wanted to keep out the soybean oil completely then definitely taste test a couple of different keto mayos to find one that works for you.

With this recipe, I highly recommend using fresh herbs because it really amplifies the flavor of this ranch. I usually go out to my garden and use what I have because I love using my fresh herbs in my homemade recipes. But if dried is all you then dried herbs are just fine. Just start at 1/2 tsp and adjust accordingly to how it tastes because a little can go a long way. One time I didn’t have fresh dill so I used dried, it was much more pungent and I needed a lot less of it.

This ranch is soon to become a staple in your household because I know that I am now making it weekly at mine. I use it on my Cobb salads, my hot wings, veggie dips, chicken recipes, etc. basically anything and everything that tastes fabulous with ranch. Not only is this recipe keto approved, it’s also husband and kid approved which is the only approval that truly matters in my household. I truly hope you enjoy this recipe and as always please hashtag me at #exhaustedketomomma so I can hear your feedback and see your delicious creations. Also if you would like to follow me, please subscribe to my blog or like my Facebook page at Exhausted Keto Momma. Till next time and as always stay keto strong!

Dairy-free Garlic Ranch

• Servings: 10
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Difficulty: easy
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A delicous way to still have your Ranch without compromising flavor or texture. Use this for your salad, hotwings, basically anything!

Created by: Danielle Randall, Exhausted Keto Momma

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayo
• 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely minced or pressed
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1/2-1 tbsp fresh chives
• 1/2-1 tbsp fresh dill (1/2 tsp if dried)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

1. Finely chop all your fresh herbs and garlic (or use a press for the garlic) and put into a small bowl with your other ingredients.
2. Mix ingredients well and if you would like a thinner consistency then you can add a little light oil or more coconut milk.
3. Once combined, for best flavor let sit for at least 1-2 hours but best if it rests overnight. This recipe will last about 2 weeks in the refrigerator if it lasts that long and each serving is 2 tablespoons, Enjoy!!

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