Calling all ranch lovers! You can make an ultra-creamy ranch at home without mayonnaise or buttermilk. This Avocado Ranch Dressing uses ripe avocado for a velvety, tangy dressing that’s ready in about 5 minutes.
As a busy mom who loves bold flavor but doesn’t have hours to cook, I make quick homemade sauces to elevate everyday meals. Homemade dressings are fast, customizable, and let you control ingredients and quality.
This avocado ranch is perfect for dipping fries or topping veggie burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and salads. It also pairs beautifully with spicy sandwiches like a Buffalo Chickpea Wrap.
Avocado Ranch Ingredient Highlights
The amount of water needed depends on the size and ripeness of your avocado. Use a ripe Hass avocado for the creamiest texture.
If you prefer fresh garlic, swap the garlic powder for one clove of minced garlic.
To simplify even further, substitute 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning mix for the individual spices for a quick 4-ingredient dressing.
Avocado Ranch Tips and Tricks
How to Get the Right Consistency
You can control thickness easily. Add the avocado, lemon juice, spices, and 3 tablespoons cold water to a blender and blend on high. If you want a thicker spread for sandwiches, use less water. For a dip or salad dressing, thin with extra water a tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired viscosity.
How to Store Leftover Avocado Ranch
Homemade avocado ranch is best fresh but will keep about 24 hours in an airtight container in the refrigerator thanks to the lemon juice. Check for any discoloration or off smells before serving leftovers.
5-Minute Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing
Marley Goldin
Equipment
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Nutribullet or Blender or Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 Hass avocado (peeled and pitted)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh garlic)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons cold water (or more as needed)
Instructions
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Discard the avocado peel and pit. Add the avocado, lemon juice, dill, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder (or fresh garlic), salt, black pepper, and 3 tablespoons cold water to a blender. Blend on high until smooth.
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Check the consistency and add more water, a tablespoon at a time, to thin if desired. Leave thicker for spreads and thinner for dips or salad dressing. Enjoy!
Pro Tips
- Substitute 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix for the individual spices to make this even faster.