Vegan Ranch Dressing

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I’m Kiki

Welcome to my Plantiful Life.

I’m a momma of two beautiful and adventurous kids, and a wife to an amazing and supportive man. I’ve always been a nutrition conscious, nature loving soul. Finding my way to a whole food plant-based lifestyle has been the full expression of who I am.

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I’m Kiki

Welcome to my Plantiful Life.

I’m a momma of two beautiful and adventurous kids, and a wife to an amazing and supportive man. I’ve always been a nutrition conscious, nature loving soul. Finding my way to a whole food plant-based lifestyle has been the full expression of who I am.

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113 Comments

  1. Shanna November 14, 2020 at 9:53 am - Reply

    Ohhh I can’t wait to try this one!! Thanks Kiki!

    • Cathe Carnes November 18, 2020 at 2:08 pm - Reply

      Is there a reason you use soy milk instead of almond? I notice you use soy milk quite a bit. I’m just curious, I’m still learning about this way of eating.

      • Susan December 28, 2020 at 10:16 am - Reply

        Soy milk makes things a little creamier.

        • Teresa January 1, 2021 at 12:50 pm - Reply

          Hemp milk too but use alittle less

      • Jodi January 16, 2021 at 2:01 am - Reply

        Almond milk is one of (if not the number one) worst/least sustainable plant based milks

        • Debbie March 15, 2021 at 2:04 pm - Reply

          Why is that? I make my own almond milk because I can’t use soy. Is there something I can use that is better than almond?

          • Rachel March 23, 2021 at 12:36 pm

            Oat milk is good

          • Wendy Whelan September 6, 2021 at 6:15 am

            Almonds require an enormous amount of water to grow

        • Melody March 30, 2021 at 12:12 pm - Reply

          I can only use oat milk hope it works! I’m using beans as well ?

          • Angie March 2, 2022 at 11:53 pm

            How did it turn out with the beans?

    • Kim Littlefield December 7, 2020 at 3:44 pm - Reply

      WOW! I made this last night. My husband and daughter gobbled up a ton of veggies dipped in this. I used 1/2 the salt and only a tiny pinch of dill. AMAZING!!!

    • Fay Vincelette April 8, 2021 at 4:44 pm - Reply

      This is amazing! Both my kids loved it. Made it with sunflower seeds because my son is allergic to all tree nuts.

      • Kristine January 3, 2022 at 2:51 pm - Reply

        Did you have to adjust any other measurements when using 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds instead?

  2. Charlotte November 14, 2020 at 9:59 am - Reply

    This looks delicious. I make ranch dressing with silken tofu, instead of cashews, for even lower caloric density. It’s also so yummy

    • LauraLee November 18, 2020 at 9:17 am - Reply

      This is how I make mine too

    • Donna Butler November 18, 2020 at 3:10 pm - Reply

      Sounds great! What is your recipe?

    • Amy November 18, 2020 at 7:35 pm - Reply

      Could you share your recipe? The above recipe sounds delicious but is too high in calories for me- thanks!

      • Melissa January 1, 2021 at 9:11 pm - Reply

        Hi, the nut free recipe would be lower in calories than the tofu one I would think , although silken tofu does make it super creamy . The beans in Plantiful Kiki’s would help cream it up without the added calories

    • Dora November 18, 2020 at 7:46 pm - Reply

      Can I ask how much tofu would you use in place of the cashews?

    • Grace November 21, 2020 at 10:01 am - Reply

      Oh I am going to try that with this recipe. I do make mayo with silken tofu but I made this according to the recipe first. As written, it was too thin for my liking and it separated in the fridge (not a big deal but the tofu should hold longer). Thx to you and to you, Kiki!

    • Joy November 22, 2020 at 10:20 am - Reply

      Charlotte, can I get that recipe as well? I have a few packages of tofu I need to use up

      • Sunflower February 5, 2021 at 8:26 am - Reply

        Can I use walnuts instead of cashews?

    • Misty December 28, 2020 at 1:01 pm - Reply

      Good idea I was trying to figure out a substitute for cashews because my son is allergic to Tree Nuts.
      Thanks for the idea.

    • Plantiful Kiki December 31, 2020 at 5:59 pm - Reply

      I am happy everyone is enjoying the ranch as much as we are! I love seeing everyone adjust to their taste. I was finally able to update the recipe to have a nut-free version using white beans and less vinegar. Thank you for sharing the tofu option for those that like that.

      • Katrina December 31, 2020 at 6:28 pm - Reply

        Just made this and love it! I added a little smoked paprika to mine though – yum!

      • Roni July 1, 2021 at 1:56 pm - Reply

        Cant locate the nut free version, with the white beans and vinegar

  3. Kitty November 18, 2020 at 9:26 am - Reply

    Finally I can eat more salads. Thank you for this.

  4. Dani November 18, 2020 at 9:29 am - Reply

    Oh my gosh ???? Can’t wait to try, I MISS RANCH! it’s been years of dairy free & I haven’t found a good replacement

    • Kim November 18, 2020 at 11:59 am - Reply

      I’ve used almond silk yogurt. Its close.

  5. Sherry November 18, 2020 at 10:12 am - Reply

    Yum!!!

  6. Sheila November 18, 2020 at 10:34 am - Reply

    Yum ?

  7. Donna November 18, 2020 at 10:57 am - Reply

    Looking forward to making this. Thank you so much!

  8. Kysha November 18, 2020 at 11:02 am - Reply

    Oh, I can’t wait to try this! Thank you KiKi!

    • Barbara November 19, 2020 at 8:30 am - Reply

      I can’t wait to try this. I’ve been looking for a simple ranch recipe. I don’t like most dressings except for ranch. I’m not into soy milk so I’m sure I can substitute that for almond milk.

      • Joy Olsen December 30, 2020 at 3:39 pm - Reply

        I just tried this recipe with almond milk tonight and it was super runny, not creamy at all. I would highly suggest a much more creamier heavy dense milk like soy. lol Lesson learned!

        • Laurie December 30, 2020 at 5:01 pm - Reply

          Should I soak the cashews first? Is dried dill good to use or should it be fresh? Thank you!

        • Linda Gross January 10, 2021 at 9:56 pm - Reply

          When I make this dressing I use 3/4 cup, not 1 cup, of soy milk. It turns out nice and thick. Love it!!

        • LB January 17, 2021 at 8:56 am - Reply

          Just use less milk

      • Debbie February 24, 2021 at 4:31 pm - Reply

        I used unsweetened Almond milk in this recipe and I substitute about half of the milk with silken tofu and it makes it thicker. So, so good! The closest thing to traditional ranch I have found.

  9. Jules November 18, 2020 at 11:24 am - Reply

    Wow, this recipe looks delicious and has simple ingredients. Thank you.

    • Jules November 19, 2020 at 10:08 pm - Reply

      Made it, loved it! ?
      Thank you for sharing your recipe.

  10. Sunny November 18, 2020 at 2:21 pm - Reply

    I made the ranch dressing, and it is truly amazing! Thank you so so much for sharing! My little one helped me make it, and she loved it as well.

    • Chloe Mccrae December 2, 2021 at 3:17 pm - Reply

      Delicious. I used apple cider vinegar instead of white and is soooooooo yummy.

  11. Tami Gadd November 18, 2020 at 6:08 pm - Reply

    I made it… is was yummy… I used about 1/3 cup cashews… 1/4 cup silken… I didn’t have white vinegar so used white wine vinegar… is was delicious…

  12. Joanne November 19, 2020 at 10:48 pm - Reply

    I can’t wait to try this !

  13. Jenn Price November 21, 2020 at 7:00 pm - Reply

    made this tonight to eat on a buffalo baked potato with a large side of cucumber slices. Delish!

  14. Kathy November 26, 2020 at 11:22 am - Reply

    I made this dressing today.. sooo good! Thank you Kiki! Happy Thanksgiving!

  15. Heidi November 29, 2020 at 4:19 pm - Reply

    I just made it as written, and it’s delicious! @Jenn Price – Ooooh, your dinner sounds delicious.. I am going to search for a Buffalo Baked Potato recipe. (I am assuming it’s a potato with the buffalo wing sauce with a dab of Kiki’s ranch??

    Kiki, I just discovered you… and have made all of your dressings and made some of your TG recipes. All have been amazing. I am on week 3 of my plant based journey… and like you and your hubby, we stopped the other food “cold turkey” and we are loving it! Thanks for your positive posts!

  16. Linda Gross November 30, 2020 at 9:55 am - Reply

    Kiki! I’ve made many vegan ranch dressings and have thrown a lot of them out, but yours is the best! Even my non-plant based family members liked it! The only changes I made to it was adding more dill – about 1/2 tsp. – and about 1/2 tsp. of maple syrup (next time I might add a date instead). Love it!!

  17. Claire December 2, 2020 at 6:37 pm - Reply

    Just made this and it is amazing! Mixed it with a little buffalo sauce and baked buffalo cauliflower for a buffalo cauliflower salad!

  18. Dianne December 18, 2020 at 9:27 am - Reply

    We made your dressing twice now and changed the salt to a 1/2 teaspoon. My teenage daughter even says the first batch was too salty with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Otherwise, it’s a great replacement! :oD Thank you!

  19. Neytiri December 23, 2020 at 3:41 pm - Reply

    How much tofu?

  20. Michalynn December 28, 2020 at 7:26 am - Reply

    Just tried it this morning on my salad…this was delicious!!! Fantastic recipe

  21. Dulce Monteiro December 28, 2020 at 7:58 am - Reply

    can you sub white beans for cashews?

    • Plantiful Kiki January 1, 2021 at 2:25 pm - Reply

      Yes! I added this variation to the recipe page. It isn’t the same, but still tasty.

  22. Renee December 28, 2020 at 8:24 am - Reply

    I am allergic to cashews . Any suggestions? Have you tasted these suggestions too ?

    • Plantiful Kiki January 1, 2021 at 2:23 pm - Reply

      I added a white bean version. I don’t like it as much, but my husband thought it was great.

      • Sunflower February 5, 2021 at 8:28 am - Reply

        Can I use walnuts instead of cashews?

  23. Susan December 28, 2020 at 10:23 am - Reply

    Oh my goodness, I just watched you latest video and found this ranch dressing. Like you, I have been missing it especially as a dipping sauce for veggies. I just made it and it was scrumptious!
    Your cheese sauce and this dressing are the absolute best that I have tried since following WFPB!!! I’ve thrown away quite a few trials.
    Thank you so much!! I also got your cookbook for Christmas and I’m loving it too! Love your simplicity!

  24. LoveDailyLife December 28, 2020 at 4:45 pm - Reply

    This was absolutely delicious!! Thank you!! My daughter gobbled it up with some French fries and cucumbers! I did too!! ❤️❤️

  25. Rhonda Nole December 28, 2020 at 5:23 pm - Reply

    Can I use Almond Milk?

    • Plantiful Kiki January 1, 2021 at 2:22 pm - Reply

      Any plant milk should work, but they all do have a different flavor and consistency. Give it a try and let others know how it turned out!

    • Debbie February 24, 2021 at 4:34 pm - Reply

      I used unsweetened almond milk with this recipe all of the time and it’s great. I also sub half of the milk with tofu to make it thicker. My favorite dressing recipe ever!

  26. Felicia December 29, 2020 at 4:45 pm - Reply

    I made this one and omgee! Little taste of heaven…I couldn’t get enough drizzled this baby on my potatoes too!

  27. Gayle December 29, 2020 at 5:08 pm - Reply

    This is the best ranch! Definitely my go to dip and dressing.

  28. Mary December 30, 2020 at 11:25 am - Reply

    So good, thank you!

  29. Liliana F. December 31, 2020 at 3:49 pm - Reply

    This is the best ranch dip I have made since I went plant-based in 2014!!! I swapped the soy milk for unsweetened plain coconut yogurt.

  30. Marlene January 1, 2021 at 3:22 pm - Reply

    My not vegan recipe calls for lime juice instead of vinegar so I made this and subbed with lime juice. So good! Thank you Kiki!

  31. Andrew Finnestad January 2, 2021 at 9:09 am - Reply

    Hello, thank you for posting a nut free version of this recipe. I tried the recipe using water instead of soy milk and it was a little running but it worked out really good and I think this will be a head going forward. Keep up the good work.

  32. Susan January 3, 2021 at 1:09 pm - Reply

    I doubled the recipe and used a full can of coconut milk because it was what I had. Very tasty!

  33. Arden January 4, 2021 at 9:18 pm - Reply

    So good! I used almond milk because that’s what I had on hand and 2 garlic cloves and it was ah-mazing! Thank you for figuring this one out!

  34. Lisa Seegmiller January 10, 2021 at 3:58 pm - Reply

    This is the most amazing dressing!! Fabulous work! I enjoy putting 1 full teaspoon of dill in mine. Thank you for such inspirational content! You are a gift to the world!

    • Maddison March 16, 2022 at 4:06 pm - Reply

      How long is this good for in the fridge?

      • Plantiful Kiki May 17, 2022 at 4:48 pm - Reply

        Usually about a week. How often you open the container might make a difference. I recommend using two smaller mason jars instead of a large one if you want to get a few extra days in the fridge.

  35. Barbara Waller January 16, 2021 at 8:09 am - Reply

    Love, love this dressing. Thank you Kiki! ❤️ Had missed my ranch dressing so much and had tried several without success. This one is a keeper.

  36. debbie January 16, 2021 at 10:52 am - Reply

    Kiki – Another GREAT tasting recipe!! I tried this with plain almond milk because I cannot have soy and it was delicious!! Thank you for making such great recipes for us!!

  37. Vanessa January 16, 2021 at 11:13 am - Reply

    What is the lowest fat version I’m guessing beans versus adding nuts and what milk would be least fat?

  38. Cori January 23, 2021 at 12:22 pm - Reply

    Do you know how long this will keep good for in the fridge?

  39. Tanya Matherly January 26, 2021 at 3:20 pm - Reply

    Kiki, this ranch was SOOO GOOD! My family LOVED it! I used half the salt and also added 2 pinches of dried dill. We have not had a vegan ranch that we have really enjoyed until this recipe. Thank you so very much for sharing your creation :) BIG HUG !

  40. Kim February 7, 2021 at 5:51 pm - Reply

    Amazing!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

  41. Nicole Ross February 13, 2021 at 1:59 pm - Reply

    This is hands down the BEST homemade vegan ranch I have tried! I was starting to loose hope that I would find one close to the real thing as that was a hard one to not have anymore! One thing I do to reduce fat instead of beans (since I don’t like the bean flavor as much) is sub some of the cashews for almond butter powder and it maintains the original flavor! Just an idea! Thank you for this recipe ?!

    • Amelia April 2, 2021 at 5:30 pm - Reply

      How much almond butter to replace how many cashews?

  42. Annette February 25, 2021 at 9:54 am - Reply

    Great recipe, as always! I’ve been making this for a few months now. Instead of vinegar, I have started using dill pickle juice (which is basically just vinegar with garlic and salt and dill). I adjust the salt accordingly. It has become a good way to use up some dill pickle juice so it isn’t wasted and to add flavour to a great dip!

    • Bella March 20, 2021 at 3:22 pm - Reply

      Dill pickle juice sounds like an excellent sub for vinegar. I need to try. I made the mistake of not reading ingredient list on new carton of soy milk and it contained sugar, which made for quite an interesting dressing flavor. I added lemon and more vinegar trying to tone down sweet taste, but I may add dill juice to see if it helps. Thanks for the idea.

  43. Leigh March 19, 2021 at 12:52 pm - Reply

    Omg so good!!!! It was a bit thin (used almond milk) so I just threw a few more cashews in. I’ll definitely try the bean one so I can eat it in greater quantities because this is my new favorite condiment/dressing/sauce.

    Well done on another amazing recipe, Kiki! Keep ‘em coming.

  44. Bella March 20, 2021 at 3:07 pm - Reply

    Word of warning: read the ingredient list on soy milk carton. Aldi carries Simply Nature organic vanilla and original options. One would think the original would be unsweetened, but I was wrong, VERY WRONG. I made the dressing and it was a sweetened creamy dressing, which is OK for what it is, but tastes NOTHING like ranch dressing. I had to do some major doctoring with seasonings, more vinegar and lemon to cut the sweetness. Can anyone recommend a good brand of “unsweetened” soy milk?

    • Nikki September 2, 2021 at 5:11 pm - Reply

      Trader Joe has a good unsweetened soy milk and also Westsoy

  45. Bella March 21, 2021 at 11:07 am - Reply

    2nd attempt to post comment — 3/21/21

    I made her ranch dressing.

    Word of warning: read the ingredient list on soy milk carton. Aldi carries Simply Nature organic vanilla and original options. One would think the original would be unsweetened, but I was wrong, VERY WRONG. I made the dressing and it was a sweetened creamy dressing, which is OK for what it is, but tastes NOTHING like ranch dressing. I had to do some major doctoring with seasonings, more vinegar and lemon to cut the sweetness. I’ll need to search for a brand of soy milk without sugar.

  46. Anne Lobaccaro March 26, 2021 at 12:29 pm - Reply

    I made this a few days ago. It is the best ranch dressing I’ve ever made! And the easiest. I made it with no modifications. Much better than recipes with more cashews that were soaked.
    I like WestSoy- only soy beans and water. I got it off Amazon but be careful as prices are all over the place.

  47. Suz April 16, 2021 at 10:48 am - Reply

    I’ve tried this recipe, it is AMAZING truly , I tried it both with beans and cashews – hands down the best truly amazing thank you for sharing this

  48. Lucian Bogdan May 4, 2021 at 1:09 pm - Reply

    I know the question was not for me …but almonds or nuts in general are @70%fat out of the total number of calories …soy is @40 fat of total number of calories…so is lower in fat (big thing in McDougall approach)and creamier….is crazy that out of all beans soy have the highest fat content (40%)

  49. Plantiful Kiki May 7, 2021 at 4:24 pm - Reply

    Not sure how long. Rarely do we have any left after a week.

  50. Suzanne May 17, 2021 at 10:14 pm - Reply

    How did you like it with the beans?? It did you do a combination of both?

  51. Brenda May 17, 2021 at 11:59 pm - Reply

    Thanks for trying this and reporting back. I knew it would be good. But, others opinions really matter. Thanks Kiki and Kim.

  52. Brenda May 18, 2021 at 12:01 am - Reply

    That would be a great alternative school. Here in California they don’t want you to bring nuts to school (K-12) for fear of accidental allergic reactions.

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  54. Michelle May 24, 2021 at 11:02 pm - Reply

    Tried making this tonight with white beans instead of nuts, came out great! (Although I was going by the nuts recipe instead of the beans recipe below it ::doh:: and it came out pretty watery lol)

  55. Maggie May 31, 2021 at 2:30 pm - Reply

    Jodi – I had heard that and forgot, thanks for the reminder!

  56. Maureen June 6, 2021 at 3:35 pm - Reply

    I believe it’s because of the amount of water almonds take to grow and the amount of almonds to make the almond milk. Avacados and almonds are 2 crops that use the most water/earth’s resources.

  57. LaKrecia June 7, 2021 at 6:44 pm - Reply

    Can you use creamy cashew milk? It’s creamy and rich too!

  58. grace whitnah June 13, 2021 at 2:09 pm - Reply

    I made a double batch yesterday of this using beans in place of cashews. I added dill after it was mixed up. It is amazing.

    The only thing I did differently , today I added about 2 ounces of silk unsweetened plain yogurt to half of my double batch to create a dip. It added a creaminess to it. SO good! thanks Kiki

  59. Tish August 31, 2021 at 8:09 pm - Reply

    I will not lie. I did not have high expectations for this dressing. Totally proven wrong. It’s very close to ranch! I did use 3/4 c of the soy milk and it was perfect. Another great recipe!

  60. Nancy September 6, 2021 at 9:22 am - Reply

    I am brand new to the vegan world due to nursing a baby with food allergies/ intolerances. I can’t have soy, dairy or gluten. In the vegan ranch, can I use almond, oat or coconut milk instead of the soy milk?

    • Nicole September 20, 2021 at 8:31 pm - Reply

      Yes. I use almond milk.

  61. Nicole September 20, 2021 at 8:30 pm - Reply

    This recipe is amazing. I used my homemade almond milk (which is thicker than store bought) and I added lots of dill. Holy cow. This dressing is officially a staple in my home. I also added some cucumber to it, and it reminds me of tzatziki sauce. It’s beyond amazing. 10 stars.

  62. Patricia September 27, 2021 at 9:44 am - Reply

    Too bad the option for thicker ranch was only mentioned at the end. Next time.

  63. Tiffany- The Love chika September 28, 2021 at 1:46 pm - Reply

    Has anyone tried substituting the white vinegar with apple cider vinergar ? If so, did it taste as good?

    • Melissa Lafontaine April 6, 2022 at 4:31 am - Reply

      Yes, I did. It was really good. Gives it more of a buttermilk ranch flavor. I find this recipe too runny though… I either have to reduce the milk or increase the cashews to thicken it up some.

  64. Lucia October 8, 2021 at 8:56 am - Reply

    I just made this. I’m literally obsessed.

  65. Kamila October 22, 2021 at 8:30 pm - Reply

    This ranch is great! I made is successfully using 3/4 cup plain almond yogurt and 1/4 cup oat milk. Came out delicious! I soaked the nuts for a couple hours beforehand and was able to blend it well just using my immersion blender. My go to homemade ranch from now on! Thank you for a great recipe.

  66. Lulu October 29, 2021 at 9:25 am - Reply

    How long does this last in the fridge? I made mine over a week ago and still have a full jar–hate to throw it out.

  67. Lettsi January 21, 2022 at 12:24 pm - Reply

    Wow… just wow!! I made this recipe today but with almond milk (I’m allergic to soy) and it turned out so delicious!! I did add more cashews (maybe an additional 1/4 cup) to make it thicker. Thank you so much Kiki, your recipes are helping me and the family eat healthier!

  68. Cassie February 20, 2022 at 3:55 pm - Reply

    Kiki, I know you said your family eats it so fast you don’t have to worry about how long it lasts… but I wondered about making a larger amount and freezing it? Have you ever tried it? PS Just found you via Chef AJ’s Weight Loss Summit and I identify with you so much- age (when you started), height/build, hubby’s personality/preferences, kids’ ages, etc. You are inspiring!

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