Keto Ranch Dressing

My keto ranch dressing is rich, tangy, and perfectly creamy. With less than 1 gram of carbs, it’s perfect for dipping, salad dressing, or a luscious sauce.

When I’m keto, I try to make my favorite sauces and dips from scratch. Not to toot my own horn, but this keto-friendly ranch dressing version is even better than the classic ranch.

Unfortunately, traditional ranch dressing is not keto-friendly. Most generic brands contain added sugar and buttermilk, which add tons of carbs. In my version, you get all the creaminess and cool, zesty flavor without all the sugar! My family love this to dunk chicken wings, but it can be thinned out for a salad dressing too.

Table of Contents

1. Why I love this recipe
2. Key Ingredients
3. How to make keto ranch dressing
4. Low carb ranch dressing variations
5. Storage instructions
6. More sugar free sauces & dips
7. Keto Ranch Dressing (Recipe Card)

Why I love this recipe

• Healthy. No unhealthy seed oils, added sugar, or fillers are needed, and there’s only 1 gram of net carbs per serving. 
• BEST texture. It’s creamy, tangy, slightly sweet, and has a subtle spicy kick.
• Endlessly versatile. From dipping fresh veggies to drizzling on salads, pizza, or chicken wings, there are no wrong answers.
• Simple ingredients. No niche or hard-to-find ingredients are needed.

Key Ingredients

• Mayonnaise. Full fat and whole egg mayonnaise with no added sugar. I like to make my own keto mayo, but store-bought ones are fine. No mayo? Try sour cream.
• Heavy cream. A lower carb alternative to buttermilk, this gives the dressing extra creaminess, minus the tang. 
• White vinegar. Adds a dash of tartness, which balances out the mayonnaise. 
• Seasonings. I’m using a mix of fresh garlic, chives, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

How to make keto ranch dressing

Step 1- Combine ingredients. In a mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients and stir until smooth.

Step 2- Store. Transfer the mixture to a mason jar and shake until fluffy and silky. Use immediately or store for later use.

Low carb ranch dressing variations

• Adjust the seasonings. Give the sauce a taste, and add more salt and pepper if needed. If you plan on serving the ranch with something salty, keep the spices to a minimum. 
• Make it dairy-free. Use vegan mayo and swap the heavy cream for a plant-based alternative like coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk. 
• Thin it out. For a thinner dressing, add extra heavy cream and whisk until it reaches your desired consistency. 
• Make it spicy. Add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. 
• Add extra spices. For a more intense flavor, I like to add ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder.

Storage instructions

To store: Ranch dressing will keep well in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 1 week.

To freeze: Place the leftover ranch in a freezer-friendly container and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. 

More sugar free sauces & dips

• Sugar free BBQ sauce
• Keto hummus
• Keto spinach artichoke dip
• Keto honey mustard

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