The creamiest, dreamiest dressing!
As these Salmon Patties finished cooking in the skillet, I rummaged around the kitchen to see what I could turn into a quick sauce for the burgers.
I quickly spotted a few perfectly ripe avocados, a half tub full of Tofutti sour cream, and a handful of fresh herbs.
Ahhh… Avocado Ranch Dressing it would be!
And you know what… it actually tasted incredible on literally EVERYTHING I put it on!
From over-easy eggs for breakfast, tossing greens in it to make a side salad, to serving it up along with this blackened fish tacos recipe.
What is Avocado Ranch Dressing?
Homemade avocado ranch has a velvety creamy texture with the natural herby flavors of fresh dill and parsley. They’re paired with rich and smooth avocado, yogurt or sour cream, and milk, which are balanced out with a mild acidity.
If you’re a ranch dressing lover, you’ll likely appreciate avocado ranch, as well.
Ingredients and Substitutions
For the exact measurements and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card below.
- Avocado. One large Haas avocado is recommended. You can also use two small avocados. Just make sure you don’t get a jumbo-sized one. Look for a ripe avocado for the best results.
- Sour Cream. A vegan sour cream was used when testing this recipe. Plain yogurt or Greek yogurt can also be used with very similar results.
- Mayonnaise. This also helps to make it nice and creamy.
- Lemon Juice. A little hint of citrus helps keep the avocado from turning brown too quickly. You can also use lime juice for more of a southwest flair.
- Herbs. Fresh dill and parsley are the key herbs that make this sauce actually taste like a ranch dressing. While fresh herbs are the most flavorful, dried herbs may also be used. Just make sure you reduce the amount to ⅓ of what’s recommended.
- Seasoning. This recipe calls for both garlic powder and onion powder, and it’s not recommend to sub one for the other. They’re both extremely crucial in making the sauce actually taste like ranch.
- Milk. Oat milk is my go-to plant-based milk to use for homemade ranch dressing since it’s rich and creamy. However, buttermilk will make it taste the most like ranch. Just make sure to use unsweetened, full-fat milk. If you opt for reduced-fat or skim milk, you won’t end up with a thick and creamy dressing.
Fresh herbs are key. The flavor will be so much better if fresh dill and parsley are used.
Step-by-step Instructions
Please see the recipe card below for the full instructions, ingredient amounts, and a printable recipe.
Process the avocado and yogurt.
Add the avocado, yogurt, and lemon juice to a food processor. You can use a mini-prep food processor or a high-speed blender, such as a Nutribullet.
Mix for 30-60 seconds, or until the avocado is smooth and no chunks remain.
Season and thin it out.
Add the mayo, herbs, seasonings, and a splash of milk to the food processor and give it a quick blend—just enough to mix. (Too much blending and the mayo can separate!)
Pour into a jar or container and pop it in the fridge for 15–30 minutes so all those flavors can come together.
Pro Tip: Keep as much air away from the dressing when storing. This keeps it from oxidizing and will keep it green longer.
FAQs
Avocado ranch dressing, though higher in calories, is generally Keto-friendly. To make a vegan version, opt for a vegan-friendly sour cream and milk.
This dressing will keep in the refrigerator for three to four days. However, the color will start to change after one or two days due to the avocado in the recipe.
Freezing avocado ranch is not recommended as both the mayonnaise and yogurt will separate.
What to serve with Avocado Ranch?
Use this creamy avocado ranch as a dip for veggies, as a condiment, or as a salad dressing. The real question is, what CAN’T you serve with it?! But for real, here are some great dishes to try with it.
Salmon Burgers or Air Fryer Hamburgers with Air Fryer French Fries, both topped with this dressing, is just about the perfect meal. You can even opt for Avocado Fries.
It enhances both Blackened Fish Tacos and Blackened Shrimp Tacos.
At breakfast, try it with this Breakfast Hash and Eggs.
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Avocado Ranch Dressing Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 large avocado pitted, peeled, and quartered
- ¼ cup sour cream can use dairy-free
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chives fresh, finely chopped*
- 2 teaspoons dill fresh, finely chopped*
- 2 teaspoons parsley fresh, finely chopped*
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and black pepper to taste
- ½-¾ cup milk or buttermilk
Instructions
- Add avocado, sour cream, and lemon juice to a food processor. Process for 30-60 seconds, or until the avocado is smooth.1 large avocado, ¼ cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Add mayonnaise, chives, dill, parsley, powders, salt, pepper and ½ cup milk. Process until ingredients are just combined. Add more milk until your desired consistency is reached.¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chives, 2 teaspoons dill, 2 teaspoons parsley, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, Pinch of salt and black pepper, ½-¾ cup milk
- Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes so the flavors can meld together before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- Yield: This recipe makes roughly 1 1/2 cups of ranch dressing. A serving size is 3-4 tablespoons of dressing.
- Milk: Feel free to use regular whole or 2% milk, buttermilk for a tangier, classic flavor, or a plant-based alternative like oat or soy milk.
- Sour cream: You can use plain yogurt in place of the sour cream.
- Herbs: Can also substitute with ¾ teaspoon of dried dill and parsley
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Was awesome make all time thanks so much
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Jo! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and rating!
Recipe doesn’t list serving size or number of serving.😔
Hi! You’ll find this information in the recipe card. It makes roughly 1 ¾ cups of ranch dressing. A serving size is 2 tablespoon. Hope this helps!