Keto Ranch Dressing
A creamy homemade keto ranch dressing you can make up in minutes.
This low carb ranch dressing is easy to make and tastes way better than the bottled ranch you find at the store.
2 tablespoons
8
Servings
135
Calories
11.8g
Fat
2.2g
Protein
2.5g
Net Carb
4.3g
Total Carbs
Ranch dressing is a favorite in our house. Not only do we pour it over our salads, but we love ranch dip – especially when paired with bacon wrapped brussels sprouts, pizza or my garlic parmesan puffs.
What’s wrong with store bought dressing???
I try not to buy bottled ranch dressing if I have the time to make my own.
- Use unhealthy oils – They are filled with unhealthy oils, like canola, vegetable or soybean oils.
- Added sugars – Many brands will add sugars or high fructose corn syrup to their salad dressings. We don’t need unnecessary carbs in our ranch!
- Doesn’t taste as good – Honestly bottled salad dressings don’t taste as good as homemade ranch dressing.
This recipe for homemade keto ranch dressing is creamy, uses ingredients you probably already have in your refrigerator or pantry and you can make it up in minutes.
What people are saying about this dressing…
“If you are sensitive to the oils (in dressing), and it might be difficult to find an avocado oil or olive oil based dressing, this is a very good option to have.”
➥ from Amber (Facebook Top Fan)
How to make keto ranch dressing
- Combine the ingredients. In a small bowl or mason jar, add mayonnaise, sour cream, heavy cream, minced dill, minced parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Mix or shake until combined.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Key ingredients
- Mayonnaise – Serves as a base for the dressing. Can use avocado mayo or regular mayo.
- Sour cream – Serves as a base for the ranch dressing. This does add carbs to this keto ranch dressing recipe, so you can replace with more mayo if needed to lower carbs.
- Heavy cream – Used to thin out the dressing. For keto ranch dip, use only heavy cream. To make a thinner ranch dressing, use a combination of nut milk, like coconut milk or almond milk, and heavy cream.
- Dill – Can use fresh dill or dried dill depending on what is in season or available at your grocery store. Amount of fresh herbs can be adjusted based on your taste preferences.
- Parsley – Can use fresh parsley or dried parsley. Fresh herbs have a stronger more pronounced flavor. The level of parsley can be increased or decreased for flavor preference.
- Onion powder – To make this an easy recipe, I used onion powder over fresh onion. Freshly minced onion can be used as well.
- Garlic powder – Can use granulated garlic or freshly minced garlic as well.
- Vinegar – I used white wine vinegar in this keto dressing, but white vinegar or apple cider vinegar will also work. This just adds some tang or acid to the dressing. Don’t omit this. You can always increase or decrease the amount of vinegar depending on your taste preference. Lemon juice makes a great alternative in a pinch too.
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Keto Ranch Dressing Ingredients
1/3 cup mayonnaise
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1/3 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup heavy cream or nut milk
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced or 1 teaspoon dried dill
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Keto Ranch Dressing Directions
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Add ingredients
To a small bowl or a mason jar, add mayo, sour cream, heavy cream, dill, parsley, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Quick Tip
Use nut milk for a thinner pourable dressing. Use heavy cream for a thicker dressing like a dip. To lower the carbs, use all mayo instead of sour cream. -
Mix or shake
Whisk ingredients until combined or close mason jar with the lid and shake until combined.
Quick Tip
Use right away or let sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour for ingredients to meld together and flavor to develop.
Can I substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream in this recipe, or would that change the texture or flavor too much?
Yes, you can absolutely use Greek Yogurt instead. It might make it slightly more tangy but some people prefer that flavor. It’s a great way to make it lower in fat and higher in protein.
This ranch dressing blew me away with how well it clung to crunchy veggies. The garlic powder really comes through, creating a bold flavor that’s way better than any store-bought version. I’ll be using this as a dip for wings next time!
I loved how the combination of fresh dill and parsley gave this dressing such a vibrant, herbaceous flavor. I used heavy cream instead of nut milk and it made the texture super creamy without being too thick. Mixing everything in a mason jar and giving it a quick shake made cleanup a breeze. The white wine vinegar added just the right amount of tang to balance out the richness of the mayo and sour cream. I drizzled it over a Cobb salad and it was absolutely delicious.
This dressing had a nice creamy consistency and I really liked how fast it came together with just a few basic ingredients. The garlic and onion powder gave it a subtle savory flavor that went well with my veggie sticks. It’s definitely going into my weekly meal prep.
I love how quick this recipe comes together and the fresh parsley really adds a nice herbal kick. It worked beautifully as a dipping sauce for grilled shrimp. Definitely a keeper even if I’m not strictly keto.
Can I substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream in this recipe, and if so, would it affect the flavor or consistency of the dressing?
I haven’t tried it but it will work as a substitute in this ranch recipe. The flavor will probably be slightly more tangy, but if you love a tangy ranch then go for it!!
Thanks for a perfect Ranch Dressing. I’ve used this as dressing or as a dip and everyone likes it. Eating Keto I always have the ingredients on hand so easy to whip up.
I followed the recipe exactly and was impressed by how well the white wine vinegar balanced the richness of the mayo and sour cream. The garlic powder and onion powder added a perfect savory depth without overpowering the fresh herbs. I used nut milk and appreciated the lighter consistency it gave the dressing. It coated my grilled chicken beautifully and added so much flavor. Super easy to make and came together in under 5 minutes.
Using both garlic powder and onion powder added a savory depth that really made this ranch dressing stand out. I loved how the 1/3 cup of sour cream gave it a tangy base that contrasted perfectly with the creaminess of the mayo. The texture was spot on with the addition of just 1/4 cup of heavy cream and it coated my grilled chicken beautifully. I appreciated how easy this was to mix directly in the jar—no blender needed.
This was so easy to make and tasted so much better than store bought! Thank you for sharing.
Quick. easy, delicious. Better than Hidden Valley.
I made this for my husband and we both enjoyed it. It taste very fresh. The flavors blend well after sitting in the fridge for at least 24 hours. In addition to the fresh herbs listed, I added a Tablespoon of fresh chives from my garden. Delicious!
Very good dressing. I didn’t have enough sour cream so I added Greek yogurt. Yummy.
This is our go-to salad dressing. Tastes 100 times better than the grocery store stuff! To use as a chip or veggie dip, just add a little cream cheese to the recipe to thicken. Awesome stuff!
I was a bit intimated by all of the ingredients, but this ended up delicious and I have been using as a dressing and a dip. So Good!