Vegan Ranch Dressing
Silken tofu gives this ranch the creamy body of a rich dressing without weighing it down. The herbs keep it cool and fresh enough for another dunk of a crunchy carrot.

Recipe link
Prep time15 min
Cook time0 min
Total time1 HOUR 15 MINUTES
- Course
- Salads, Condiments Sauces
- Cuisine
- American, Vegetarian
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 72
Ingredients
Cream Base
- 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 8 ounces silken tofu
- ¾ cup unsweetened soy milk
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
Herbs & Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons granulated onion
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons basil (dried)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (dried)
- ¼ teaspoon thyme (dried)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (coarse, freshly ground)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Build the Base: Add the vegan mayonnaise, silken tofu, soy milk, and apple cider vinegar to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.1 cup vegan mayonnaise, 8 oz silken tofu, ¾ cup soy milk, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- Add the Seasonings: Add the granulated onion, granulated garlic, basil, parsley, thyme, black pepper, and kosher salt. Blend again until everything is fully incorporated.2 tsp granulated onion, 2 tsp granulated garlic, 2 tsp basil, 1 tbsp parsley, ¼ tsp thyme, 1 tsp black pepper, ½ tsp kosher salt
- Adjust the Consistency: If you prefer a thinner dressing, blend in a little additional soy milk, one tablespoon at a time.soy milk as needed
- Chill: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the herbs to hydrate and the flavors to develop.
- Serve: Stir well before serving.
Notes
- Let It Rest: Ranch tastes noticeably better after chilling because the dried herbs have time to fully hydrate.
- Consistency: Add more soy milk for a pourable salad dressing or leave it thicker for dipping.
- Storage: Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with Vegetarian Quinoa Bean Burgers, BBQ Blackened Tofu, Crispy Soba Noodles, fresh vegetables, salads, wraps, sandwiches, or roasted potatoes.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Per 2 tablespoons
- Calories
- 72
- Carbohydrates
- 2 g
- Protein
- 2 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Saturated Fat
- 1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 3 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 184 mg
- Potassium
- 62 mg
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Total Sugars
- 1 g
- Vitamin A
- 124 IU
- Vitamin C
- 1 mg
- Calcium
- 42 mg
- Iron
- 0.4 mg
Equipment
- Blender
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Airtight storage container