Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing (Dairy Free)

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Dill pickle ranch dressing is a creamy salad dressing with the tangy flavors of traditional ranch dressing but the added crunch of pickles. This recipe is a big hit for pickle lovers and ranch lovers alike.

Looking for more homemade dressings? Try my poppy seed dressing, spicy cashew dressing, or creamy lemon miso dressing.

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

Simple ingredients – Unlike the laundry list of weird ingredients in store-bought ranch, this dairy-free homemade ranch dressing is made with a few basic pantry staples.
Quick – This ranch dip comes together in a few minutes.
Easy – You don’t need a food processor, hand mixer, or any fancy equipment to make homemade ranch. Just a bowl and a whisk.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make dill pickle dressing:

Mayonnaise
Dill pickle chips or dill pickle spears
Dill pickle juice – pickle brine from the jar of dill pickles.
Dried parsley
Dried dill
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Kosher salt
Black pepper

How to Make Dill Pickle Ranch: Step By Step

Here are some quick visual instructions. The full instructions and ingredient list will be in the printable recipe card below!

1. Add the mayo, chopped dill pickles, brine, and the rest of the ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk to combine and season to taste with more pickles or brine as needed.

Helpful Tip

For a tangier flavor, add more pickle brine or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Quick Tip: If you’re a big pickle fan, add more chopped pickles or fresh dill to make the dill pickle flavor stronger.

Storage and Reheating

Store in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations

Please remember that recipes are just a starting point.

How can you make this dill pickle salad dressing using what you already have? Here are some ideas…

No mayo? – use a thick plain dairy free yogurt or Greek yogurt instead.
Make it egg free – use vegan mayo.
Add-ins – do equal parts mayo and equal parts dairy-free sour cream for a tangier flavor, cayenne pepper or hot sauce for a kick or smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
Variations – use spicy pickles or bread and butter pickles.

How To Serve

Add this creamy dressing to a green salad or in a serving bowl as a dip for fresh veggies, french fries, or crispy roasted potatoes with onions, chicken wings, or drizzled over a buffalo chicken rice bowl or chicken bacon ranch salad.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I thicken up the ranch to make it more of a dill pickle ranch dip?

The ranch will thicken up slightly as it chills. But to make it thicker, you can either increase the amount of mayo or reduce the amount of pickle brine until it’s reached your desired taste and texture.

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I hope you love this Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing! If you make it, be sure to leave a comment & a star rating so I know how you liked it!