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With over a dozen 5-star reviews, you can be sure this kefir ranch dressing will be the perfect accompaniment to buffalo cauliflower wings, salads, and more! This probiotic-rich dressing only takes 5 minutes to whip up and uses spices you probably already have on hand.

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Ranch is probably on everyone’s list of top condiments. Whether you enjoy it on pizza or with carrot sticks, it’s a versatile dip and dressing most folks love.

Traditional ranch uses buttermilk or sour cream, but after making homemade milk kefir, I realized it has the same tang with added probiotics. So why not start using kefir ranch dressing in place of store-bought as a healthier gut-friendly swap?!

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“Thank you for this great recipe! I used it with my homemade kefir. Followed all the ingredients and added a little pepper and red pepper. Wonderful!” —Mary

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A plate of fresh vegetables—carrot sticks, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, and grape tomatoes—topped with creamy ranch dressing, with a bowl of dressing and herbs in the background.

Here’s what you’ll need

To make this homemade ranch dressing, you just need some basic dried herbs and 5 minutes (exact measurements in the recipe card below).

  • The Cream: The base of this salad dressing is milk kefir and mayo. You can use homemade or store-bought ones.
  • Spices: To season the ranch, you’ll need dried parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Overhead view of mayonnaise, a plate of assorted seasonings, salt and pepper, and a glass of milk kefir on a green tiled surface.
Chilling the dressing gives the flavors time to develop and spread throughout.

Use this probiotic-packed ranch as a dip for Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings or Chickpea Pinwheels!

A bowl of creamy ranch dip with a serving spoon, surrounded by fresh vegetables including broccoli, cherry tomatoes, celery, and carrot sticks.
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Creamy Kefir Ranch Dressing

5 from 15 ratings
By: Sarah Bond
Prep: 35 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 16 tablespoons
This probiotic-rich kefir ranch dressing comes together in just 5 minutes with pantry staples!

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup milk kefir, 120 mL
  • ½ cup mayonnaise, 120 g
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp dried dill
  • ½ tsp dried chives
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
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Instructions 

  • Stir: Combine all ingredients in a bowl until evenly mixed.
    A glass bowl on a green tiled surface contains milk, mayonnaise, herbs, and seasoning with a metal whisk placed inside.
  • Rest: Cover and let flavors blend in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
    A plate of fresh celery, carrots, broccoli, grape tomatoes, and ranch dip with a spoon on a green tiled surface.

Notes

Storage: This dressing will keep for 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container. I like to make and store mine in a mason jar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.7g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 2.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1.2g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0mg

Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.

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24 Comments

  1. robin says:

    I make my own kefir and mayo. So easy and healthy. I was looking for a ranch dressing recipe that uses kefir and I came across yours. It’s excellent!! I use my immersion stick to blend it all together in a jiffy. Thanks for sharing your recipe:)

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  2. MARY MONK says:

    5 stars
    Thank you for this great recipe! I used it with my homeade kefir. followed all the ingredients and added a little pepper and red pepper. Wonderful!

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    1. Sarah Bond says:

      So happy to hear it, Mary! 😀

  3. Susie Ford says:

    Making today! How long with this hold in the fridge? I have never had kefir go bad, just curious!

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    1. Sarah Bond says:

      About 5 days!

  4. Susie Ford says:

    5 stars
    I did have to substitute dehydrated chopped onions for the chives. Chives on the store list now! Totally delicious! Thank you so much.

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  5. Denise says:

    Hey Sara I use/drink milk kefir all the time. I’m curious why the dressing only lasts 4 days in the refrigerator, seems like it would last a lot longer.
    Thanks.

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    1. Sarah Bond says:

      Hi Denise! It would probably be safe for around 7 days (or longer, but I tend to recommend on the side of caution). 🙂

  6. Sherrille says:

    Can I substitute plain yogurt for kefir?

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    1. Sarah Bond says:

      Yes! It just won’t have that same tart flavor. If you did want it to be tart similar to kefir, then I would use Greek yogurt.