Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing

NIGHTSHADE-FREE (IF THE MAYO WAS MADE WITH NIGHTSHADE-FREE DIJON MUSTARD), NUT-FREE (IF THE MAYO WAS MADE WITH AVOCADO OIL), VEGETARIAN

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As many times as I’ve served this dressing, no one has ever suspected it’s completely dairy-free. It’s super thick and creamy, which makes it great for serving as a dip or on top of salads.

Makes 10 servings (about 2 tablespoons per serving)

Prep time: 10 minutes (not including mayonnaise)

Cooking time: none

¼ cup canned full-fat coconut milk

1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1 cup Simple Homemade Mayonnaise (see tip)

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives

½ teaspoon dried dill

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

⅛ teaspoon sea salt

⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Place the coconut milk and lemon juice in a small glass measuring cup and stir. Let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk mixture and the remaining ingredients.

3. Serve or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Noelle’s tip: To save time, you can use store-bought mayonnaise for this recipe, as mayonnaise made with healthier oils is now more widely available. I recommend using Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo.