Make the best homemade gluten-free ranch dip with fresh herbs and no mayo in about 5 minutes! Easily turn this dip into a creamy ranch dressing with just a splash of heavy cream! It's a simple, yet elevated way to make a delicious ranch without ranch seasoning packets.
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The Best Homemade Ranch Dressing and Dip
- This is the best homemade ranch dressing and dip recipe! It's made with fresh ingredients, which results in the best flavor! No packets, no artificial flavors, or dried powders here! Nothing wrong with those per se, but we're going for the real thing.
- Herby and delicious. The use of fresh herbs, garlic, and shallot in this recipe are what elevate the flavors! It's an easy swap but makes a huge difference in flavor.
- Super simple to make. A quick chop and a stir is all that's needed.
- No Mayo. Nothing wrong with mayo, we just don't need it. So if you're averse or simply out, this recipe is for you!
If you're in search of more easy gluten-free sauce swaps, try my gluten-free béchamel, gluten-free cream of chicken soup, and my gluten-free au jus recipes!
Fresh, Simple Ingredients
- Sour cream: Full fat sour cream is the base of this creamy dip.
- You can use half sour cream and half greek yogurt for a slightly healthier version.
- If you love a bit of mayo in your dip, you can substitute half the sour cream with regular mayo, I love Duke's brand. Also, try this homemade chipotle mayo on your next sandwich!
- Buttermilk powder: This secret ingredient adds that little zing you love in a good ranch dressing or dip.
- Buttermilk powder is great because it is shelf stable for quite some time and can be used in any recipe that calls for buttermilk. Plus, when you use the powdered version in a recipe like this one, it doesn't water down the final mixture.
- If you can't find this ingredient, it's usually in the baking aisle, substitute real buttermilk or lemon juice.
- Garlic and shallot: I love the taste of fresh garlic and finely diced shallot in this dip.
- You can feel free to substitute garlic powder and onion powder, if desired.
- If you can't find a shallot, swap for onion powder or onion flakes, rather than fresh onion.
- Fresh herbs: You can really taste the difference that fresh dill weed, chives, and flat leaf parsley make in this recipe. If you can't get your hands on fresh herbs, you can substitute dried herbs, the flavor will be slightly less but still delicious.
- Worcestershire sauce: There are many Worcestershire sauces in the U.S. that are labeled gluten-free. I used Lea & Perrin's brand, which is labeled gluten-free.
- Kosher salt and fresh black pepper
*Find the full list of ingredients and amounts in the recipe card below.
How to Make Gluten-Free Ranch Dip
We will start with how to make the dip version because it's technically the first step, whether you're making this into a dip or dressing.
- Finely dice the shallot, mince the garlic, and chop the herbs.
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk or stir to combine.
How to Turn Ranch Dip Into Dressing
Turning this ranch dip into dressing is really as simple as stirring in a splash of heavy cream into the mixture. Add just a splash until you reach your desired consistency.
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How to Store Homemade Ranch
Store this homemade dip in a mason jar or other airtight container. It will keep well for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
How to Serve Homemade Ranch Dip
Serve this dip cold with your favorite dippers, like fresh vegetables or French fries! Carrot sticks, sliced bell pepper, cucumber, and broccoli florets are some of our favorites! Here's a few more delicious suggestions perfect to dip in ranch:
Also good to note, not all frozen French fries are gluten-free, so if you're planning dipping some in ranch - be sure to check the labels!
Recipe FAQs
This dip with the fresh herbs, garlic, and shallot has more texture to it than a traditional store-bought ranch dressing. If you'd like to make it smoother, use an immersion blender, blender, or food processor to blend the mixture to your desired consistency.
To make a dairy-free ranch dressing, swap the sour cream for dairy-free or vegan sour cream and buttermilk powder for lemon juice. To thin, use a non-dairy milk of your choice, such as coconut milk or almond milk.
Most ranch dressings are gluten-free, as they mainly contain ingredients like mayo, sour cream, herbs and spices. Even with that in mind, it is still important to read the ingredient statement and look for a gluten-free claim on the label. Watch out for salad dressings with malt flavoring, malt vinegar, or wheat-derived soy sauce, as these ingredients do contain gluten.
The majority of Hidden Valley Ranch products are gluten-free, and those containing gluten from wheat, rye, or barley will be clearly listed in the ingredient statement. According to the company, if a product lacks these grains, it likely doesn't contain gluten. Products verified as gluten-free carry a "Gluten Free" claim on the label. Always check the ingredient statement on package labels or reach out to Hidden Valley for clarification.
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Recipe
Gluten-Free Ranch Dressing and Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons buttermilk powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely diced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- heavy cream, for dressing variation
Instructions
Ranch Dip
- Add sour cream, buttermilk powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, shallot, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper to a small bowl.
- Stir until well combined.
Ranch Dressing
- To make dressing, stir a small amount of heavy cream into the dip mixture until desired consistency is reached.
Notes
- Buttermilk powder can be found in the baking aisle.
- Feel free to adjust seasoning amounts to your desired tastes.
- Store refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Substitutions:
- Buttermilk powder: 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Shallot: 1 teaspoon dried minced onion or onion powder
- Garlic: ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Herbs: 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes, 1 teaspoon dried chives
Nutrition
* Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should be used as an estimate only. See the nutrition policy for more information.
Lauren @ Zest and Lemons says
I love how easy this is to make! I'll definitely be trying it, so much better than buying in the store!
Katie says
I agree! Hope you like it!
Kathy says
I’ve always wondered what’s in ranch dressing. Now I know. I’m going to look for Trader Joe’s seasoning. I wonder if it’s on Amazon. ?