Vegan Ranch Dressing
This creamy vegan ranch dressing is great on salads or as a dip. It's dairy-free and MSG-free. Plus, it's easy to make from pantry ingredients.
Servings: 20
Calories: 47kcal
Ingredients
- 1 12.3-ounce package silken shelf-stable tofu
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon herb seasoning salt or celery salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried
Instructions
- Process tofu, mayonnaise, water, lemon juice, onion powder, herb seasoning salt, and garlic in a blender or food processor until smooth
- Add parsley and pulse until mixed.
- Pour into a jar or salad dressing container. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks. Shake before serving. Makes 2½ cups.
Notes
Variations:
Vegan Ranch with Fresh Herbs: Substitute fresh parsley and garlic for the dried. Add fresh herbs such as basil, tarragon, dill, thyme, oregano, chives, or green onion.
Vegan Ranch Dip: Reduce water to 2 tablespoons, or to desired consistency.
Vegan Tex-Mex Dressing: Reduce water to 2 tablespoons. Substitute lime juice for lemon juice, substitute cilantro for parsley, and add ½-1 cup salsa, to taste.
Vegan 1000 Island Dressing: Omit parsley. Add 2/3 cup ketchup and ¼ cup finely chopped pickles.
Vegan Ranch Dressing Mix: Combine 2 teaspoons dried parsley, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon herb seasoning salt in a small container or resealable plastic bag. When ready to prepare the dressing, blend the mix with tofu, mayonnaise, water, and lemon juice. If desired, add fresh herbs.
Tips:
- Adjust this recipe based on your preference and what you have on hand. Fresh herbs taste the best, but dried herbs are faster to use.
- Shelf-stable silken tofu works the best in this recipe because of it's milder flavor and smoother texture.
- If you use firm or extra-firm silken tofu, you will likely need to add more water.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg