Vegan Ranch Dip

This is the best vegan ranch dip recipe because it delivers a savory dip perfect for veggies, chips, potatoes, and more. Ranch dips are made with herbs and spices combined with creamy ingredients. like mayo or yogurt.

Use this dip as a condiment over your favorite veggie burgers, like this sweet potato black bean burger.

A bowl of dip sits next to baby carrots and cauliflower florets.

Did you know ranch is the number one flavor in most American kitchens? We love our ranch! And now this dairy-free ranch is making it a well-loved flavor in vegan kitchens as well!

Why is This the Best Recipe?

  • Using dairy-free yogurt keeps this recipe easy to make and healthy, too
  • Adding nutritional yeast flakes contributes a cheesy flavor to this dip, making every bite delicious
  • The right combination of seasonings, including dried dill, makes this vegan dip perfect every time!

Key Ingredients

You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe, including substitution ideas:

  • Dairy-free yogurt — Be sure to use plain (not flavored) yogurt. I’m a big fan of Forager or Silk plain yogurts. You can also use vegan mayo or even this cashew cream.
  • Green onion — Be sure to chop both the white and the green parts of the green onion to add flavor and color.
  • Garlic powder — Or you can use the tender cloves from a garlic confit.
  • Fresh parsley — If you don’t have fresh, substitute dried parsley.
  • Dried dill
  • Nutritional yeast flakes — I love using nutritional yeast flakes for the cheesy flavor it adds to my recipes. Here’s more on nutritional yeast flakes, including where to buy it
  • Salt & Pepper — Add a bit of salt and ground black pepper to taste.
A blue bold is full of creamy, white yogurt. A silver spoon sits beside the bowl.

What Vegan Yogurt is Best?

Vegan yogurt is made from various plant-based milks, such as soy milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, oat milk, and almond milk. Many of today’s vegan yogurts are creamy, delicious, and come with a probiotic bacteria benefit. For a savory dip, you’ll want to find plain yogurt (unsweetened and unflavored), such as Forager’s Plain Cashew Yogurt. You can also substitute vegan sour cream or cashew cream. You can find a variety of vegan yogurts and vegan sour cream at many stores these days, such as Target, Walmart, many grocery store chains, and more!

How to Make Vegan Ranch Dip

  1. Pour the yogurt into a bowl.
  2. Stir in the minced green onions and seasonings.
  3. Allow the dip to sit for 5 to 10 minutes for the flavors to blend together.

Marly’s Tips

You can add a drizzle of agave nectar or maple syrup if you want a bit of a sweet touch, just don’t add too much!

Reader Reviews

★★★★★
Best dip I’ve had since going vegan, including store bought! I’m pregnant and craving celery + dip, this is perfect thank you <3

Sara

★★★★★
I’ve made this a few times now and it’s so good!!! It doesn’t last very long between my mother and I… Love love love.

Michele

Serving Suggestions

You can serve this easy vegan ranch dip in a lot of different ways:

  • Veggie Platter — Serve this dip with a tray of veggies like baby carrots, cauliflower florets, broccoli florets, etc
  • Salads — Use it as a thick, creamy dressing on your salads
  • Condiments — Serve it as a condiment with your favorite plant-based burgers, such as lentil burgers.
  • Sauce — Serve it as a sauce over a vegan baked potato.
  • Dip — Have some potato chips in a bowl nearby and watch them disappear!
  • Dressing — Use it as the dressing with this easy pasta salad for added flavor.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in a lidded container. Then cover and refrigerate. It will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge.

A bowl of ranch dip by cut up veggies and beside vegan yogurt.

Do Vegans Eat Ranch?

Ranch is the number one flavor in American kitchens, but because it’s usually made with cow dairy products, it’s not vegan. However, it’s easy to make your own dairy-free ranch and there are even brands that sell it these days too.

A hand reaches in and dips a carrot in dip.

Vegan Appetizers

This vegan ranch sauce recipe is amazing, but here are even more vegan appetizers you’ll love:

Looking down on a bowl of vegan ranch dip with a hand reaching in to dip a baby carrot.

That’s it for this healthy plant-based ranch dip recipe. Enjoy!

A bowl of vegan ranch dip has raw veggies sitting next to it.

Healthy Vegan Ranch Dip

This vegan ranch dip recipe can be served with veggies or even on top of your salad and baked potatoes. It's so healthy and delicious!
4.91 from 10 votes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 27kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dairy-free plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon green onion minced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley minced*
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon nutritional yeast flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Pinch of ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Pour the yogurt into your serving container
  • Add the minced green onion, followed by the garlic powder, minced parsley, dried dill, nutritional yeast flakes, and sea salt. Stir to combine. Add a pinch of ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Serve with your favorite munchies, like baby carrots, cauliflower florets, broccoli florets, and even chips and crackers.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge.

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Notes

* Substitute with ½ teaspoon dried parsley if fresh is not available
Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to add a little zing to this dip.
Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 102mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Calcium: 50mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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This post was originally published in 2018 and was updated to include new photos, new text, and an updated recipe in 2021.

15 Responses to Vegan Ranch Dip

  1. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyCheryl Reply

    awesome! quick and easy too! I used cashew yogurt Forager brand. 🙂

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      Hi Cheryl. I love Forager yogurt. Glad you liked this recipe!

  2. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyColleen Reply

    Fantastic, made this for my grand daughter who is vegan now. The vingar made it better giving it a zing. I luv too, certainly will be making it again for both of us.

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      Thanks, Colleen! I’m so glad both you and your granddaughter loved this vegan ranch dip! I love a little zing in my dip! 🙂 I even use this on baked potatoes too!

  3. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyLacey Reply

    4 stars
    I added more nooch, dill, salt and put in a bit of onion powder, was improved! It’s a great dip, but I feel like it’s missing something, I’m going to try the vinegar! Thanks!

  4. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyLiz Reply

    5 stars
    I’m not vegan, but have recently developed an allergy to milk protein, and this recipe has absolutely fixed my craving for carrots and ranch dip! The suggestion to add white vinegar made it perfect. I too make my own soy yogurt and before I added the vinegar it tasted a little too “soy”. Great recipe! Thank you for posting

  5. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlySusie Reply

    5 stars
    Made this with almond yogurt. Very good

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      So glad you liked it Susie! I haven’t tried almond yogurt yet but I’m looking forward to it!

  6. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlySara Reply

    5 stars
    Best dip I’ve had since going vegan, including store bought! I’m pregnant and craving celery + dip, this is perfect thank you <3

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      I think the combination of celery and ranch dip is SO good! But, I think ranch dip makes everything a little bit better! 🙂 Congrats on your pregnancy! ❤️

  7. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyBrynn Reply

    5 stars
    How long do you think it lasts in an airtight Container in the refrigerator ?

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      Hi Brynn. It should last 3 – 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can add a little apple cider vinegar or even unsweetened almond milk to use it as a dressing on salads. It’s a favorite summertime salad dressing or dip for veggies!

  8. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMichele Reply

    5 stars
    I’ve made this a few times now and it’s so good!!! It doesn’t last very long between my mother and I. We add about 3/4 tsp of white vinegar to make it a little tangier, but I’m also using homemade soy yogurt so perhaps if I was using the Silk that wouldn’t be necessary. Love love love.

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      Michele! Thank you! Also, you are my hero because I have “making my own homemade soy yogurt” on my to do list! It’s gonna happen! Also, I love your idea of adding apple cider vinegar for some tang! I use this dip for veggies, but also for salads too!

  9. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyDiane Reply

    5 stars
    Yummy! And less calories which I love!

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