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This easy keto ranch dressing recipe has less than 1 gram of net carbs per serving and is addictively delicious as a salad dressing or dip! And it comes together in just 5 minutes! You’ll never want the bottled stuff from the store again.
I almost never buy store-bought salad dressings for two reasons: 1) homemade tastes so much better and is incredibly easy to whip up, and 2) I get sick of the same flavor way before the bottle of dressing is gone. Homemade to the rescue! This easy salad dressing recipe is on regular rotation at my house.
I always love a good vinaigrette, but there are times when I crave a creamy ranch-style dressing. The thing I really love about ranch is its versatility. You can serve it along with a huge platter of fresh sliced veggies for an easy crudités platter for munching on. Ranch also goes great with baked chicken tenders, crispy baked zucchini slices, or chicken wings for dipping. Use it as a condiment on a deli meat sandwich or wrap. Additionally, ranch makes a tasty dressing for creamy pasta salad, tuna macaroni salad, or potato salad instead of a mayo-based sauce. Lastly, it’s a great way to make a clean-out-the-fridge-with-a-salad-for-dinner feel special!
My Best Low Carb, Keto Friendly Ranch Dressing Recipe – Updated!
I first published this recipe here on An Edible Mosaic a full decade ago in 2016. The original recipe was good; rich, creamy, flavorful, and definitely way better than any bottled stuff you can get at the grocery store. But this updated version is even better and I’ll tell you why.
My original recipe used garlic powder and dried dill, but here we use fresh garlic and fresh dill. This alone is enough to take the flavor to the next level, but we don’t stop there. A little splash of vinegar adds just the right amount of sharp flavor to elevate everything (if you’re a fan of buttermilk ranch, it’s the same idea). The end result is creamy and a little tangy with bold savory flavor.
Just like the original, this updated version is rich and creamy so a little goes a long way. It’s very low in carbs with less than 1 gram of net carbs per serving. It’s still a staple in my fridge!
(NOTE: If you want to try the original version, you can find it in the notes section of the recipe card below.)
Ranch Dressing Ingredients
Breaking It Down
Ingredients Explained
In this section I explain the ingredients and give substitution ideas where applicable. For the full recipe (including the ingredient amounts), see the recipe card below.
- Mayo – Use store-bought or homemade. If you’re going for store-bought, look for a version that uses olive oil or avocado oil for healthy fats.
- Heavy whipping cream – This thins out the mayo while still keeping this dressing rich and creamy.
- Fresh garlic – Using fresh garlic takes this dressing from good to amazing with its bold, savory flavor. If you’re not a huge fan of raw garlic, start with one clove and work up from there, or use up to 1 teaspoon of garlic powder instead.
- Fresh dill – Just like fresh garlic, using fresh dill is the other game-changer in this recipe. It packs a ton of fresh flavor and lends signature “ranch dressing” flavor.
- Distilled white vinegar – A little bit of tanginess from vinegar cuts through the richness of the mayo and heavy cream and creates balance. Think of buttermilk ranch dressing!
- Onion powder – Adds complexity.
- Salt and black pepper – To make sure our salad dressing isn’t bland.
How to Make Creamy Homemade Ranch Dressing
Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk to combine. It really is as simple as that!
Storage
Store in a covered glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Is Ranch Dressing Low Carb? Is Ranch Dressing Keto?
Yes! Ranch dressing, especially this homemade ranch recipe, is a great keto salad dressing. It has less than 1 gram of net carbs per serving.
Let’s take a look at a popular brand of ranch salad dressing (Hidden Valley) compared with this homemade version. The nutritional information is quite similar, but the ingredients vary significantly.
Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing: Nutrition Information and Ingredients
One serving (2 tablespoons) of Hidden Valley Original Ranch has the following nutritional information:
- 140kcals
- 14g fat
- 2g carbs
- 1g protein
Ingredients: Vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola), water, egg yolk, sugar, salt, cultured nonfat buttermilk, natural flavors (milk, soy), less than 1% of: spices, dried garlic, dried onion, vinegar, phosphoric acid, xanthan gum, modified food starch, monosodium glutamate, artificial flavors, disodium phosphate, sorbic acid and calcium disodium EDTA as preservatives, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, contains: egg, milk, soy, gluten free.
This Homemade Low Carb Ranch Dressing Recipe: Nutrition Information and Ingredients
One serving (2 tablespoons) of this homemade salad dressing has the following nutritional information:
- 148kcals
- 16g fat
- 0.96g carbs
- 1g protein
Ingredients: Mayo, heavy whipping cream, fresh garlic, fresh dill, distilled white vinegar, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Tips For the Best Homemade Keto Ranch Salad Dressing Recipe
- You can use store-bought or homemade mayo here. However, if you use homemade mayo made with raw egg, this dressing will last up to 4 days stored in a covered glass jar in the fridge.
- If you like spicy ranch, add a little of your favorite hot sauce or cayenne pepper to kick up the flavor.
- To use this as a dip for chips or raw veggies, reduce the amount of cream to 1/4 cup and add 2 tablespoons more mayo.
Frequently Asked Questions
The thing to remember about salad dressing is that its function isn’t only to taste good. Many of the vitamins in vegetables are fat-soluble, meaning your body needs fat to be able to properly absorb them.
If you’re looking for a healthy salad dressing, look for one that uses a healthy fat (such as avocado oil, olive oil, organic grass-fed cream, etc.) and has minimal carbs and no added sugar. Another thing to look out for with bottled salad dressing is added preservatives. Because it can be so hard to find a healthy pre-made salad dressing, I like to make my own!
One of the healthiest ways to dress a salad is with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh organic lemon or a little splash of organic apple cider vinegar.
More Low Carb Salad Dressing Recipes
- The Best Creamy Low Carb Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
- Low Carb Honey Mustard Dressing
- Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing
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My Best Easy Ranch Dressing Recipe – Updated! (Gluten Free, Low Carb, Keto)
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayo (homemade or store-bought; see Notes)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 large cloves garlic (peeled and crushed)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed in a pinch)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
Notes
- Net Carbs: 0.96 grams per serving
- Recipe Yield and Serving Size: This recipe yields about 1 cup; each serving is 2 tablespoons for a total of 8 servings.
- Storage: Store in a covered glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Mayo: You can use store-bought or homemade mayo here. However, if you use homemade mayo made with raw egg, this dressing will last up to 4 days stored in a covered glass jar in the fridge.
- 1/2 cup mayo (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh chopped dill)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximate.
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This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on July 18, 2016 and updated on July 24, 2026.
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Sometimes you just NEED a creamy dressing and this looks perfect. Bottled salad dressing is so inferior to homemade, especially ranch. Love this, Faith!
This dressing sounds really good. My husband and I usually just put a good balsamic vinegar on our salads, but once in a while we like something different, like the Mole dressing I figured out how to make that we saw in a culinary theater. My husband loves ranch dressing, so it would be fun to surprise him with it.