Bacon Ranch Dressing

I love ranch dressing, and this whole-food bacon ranch dressing recipe is so good. Plus, there's even a dairy-free option! It's gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, keto, low-iron, Whole30, and low oxalate.

Most Americans love ranch dressing. It's become a staple condiment over the last several years, topping pizza, French fries, burgers, and every other staple in the standard American diet.

But let's be honest, ranch dressing is not good for you. I mean, have you ever read the ingredients on the back of a bottle of ranch dressing from the store? It's full of common food allergens like dairy, corn, and soy, chemicals like MSG, and damaging industrial seed oils.

So if you're taking care of your health and still love ranch, you're gonna have to make it yourself! This bacon ranch dressing recipe is really easy to whip together in no time, and it stores well in the fridge. It's my go to when I need a break from my regular Lemon Pepper Vinaigrette.

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📋 WHY THIS BACON RANCH DRESSING RECIPE WORKS

• Endlessly versatile: works as a dressing or a dip for just about anything.
• Whole-food ingredients: none of the industrial oils, MSG, or allergens found in store-bought ranch.
• Ready in 10 minutes: just blend and go.
• Fits nearly every plate: gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, keto, low-iron, Whole30, and low oxalate.

🥘 INGREDIENT NOTES

• Dried Parsley, Dill, Garlic Powder & Onion Powder: These build the classic ranch flavor base.
• Heavy Cream or Coconut Cream: If you can tolerate dairy, use heavy cream for this recipe. If you are dairy-free, you can easily substitute your preferred non-dairy milk. This recipe is best when thick, so a thicker option like cashew or coconut milk will do best. My favorite coconut milk is Aroy-D, and I get it on Amazon.
• Mayonnaise: Use a good-quality mayonnaise, ideally homemade, so you know exactly what fats are going into it.
• Bacon: Crumbled bacon folded in at the end adds smoky flavor and texture throughout the dressing.

📋 SUBSTITUTIONS

This recipe is already gluten-free, paleo, keto, low-iron, Whole30, and low oxalate. Here's the swap for dairy-free:

• Dairy-Free: Substitute your preferred non-dairy milk for the heavy cream. A thicker option like cashew or coconut milk works best since this dressing is meant to be thick.

If you need help with different dietary accommodations, let me know in the comments, and I'll try to help!

🔪 INSTRUCTIONS

🥣 STORAGE

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. This dressing does not freeze well. Cream-based dressings tend to separate and turn grainy once thawed, since the fat and moisture don't recombine smoothly.

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