Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix for Sandwiches & Salads

There are many variations of this homemade ranch dressing mix on the interwebs, but this is a tried and true recipe I’ve had for a long time. I’m not sure where it came from, but both Mr. Key Lime and I really like the flavors. I use this mix to make a vegan ranch dressing sandwich spread and vegan ranch salad dressing (all recipes included, below). It’s easy to keep on hand. Mix a little in with your vegan mayonnaise (I use Hellman’s) for sandwich spread, and then add a little plant-based milk if you need a dressing. Be sure to make it ahead so it can chill for at least two hours and preferably 3 or 4 hours before you use it. It’s quick, easy, and delicious! The sandwich spread is especially good on this German Cucumber Radish Sandwich or on a veggie sub sandwich. Give it a try!

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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

A flavorful herb mix to keep on hand for making vegan sandwich spread or salad dressing.

Course

Salad

Cuisine

American, Southern US

Keyword

apple cider vinegar, dill, garlic, onion, paprika, ranch dressing, salad, salad dressing, sandwich, sandwich spread, vegan, vegetarian, veggie

Prep Time

5 minutes

Servings

tablespoons

Ingredients

For the Herb Mix:

• 4 tablespoons dried parsley
• 3 teaspoons dill weed
• 4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 4 teaspoons onion powder
• 4 teaspoons dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper

To make Ranch Dressing:

• 1 cup vegan mayo I use Hellman's
• 2 tablespoons plant-based milk
• 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Ranch Dressing Herb Mix (recipe above)

To make Ranch Sandwich Spread

• 1 cup vegan mayo I use Hellman's
• 1 tablespoon Ranch Dressing Herb Mix (recipe above)

Course Salad Cuisine American, Southern US Keyword apple cider vinegar, dill, garlic, onion, paprika, ranch dressing, salad, salad dressing, sandwich, sandwich spread, vegan, vegetarian, veggie Prep Time 5 minutes Servings tablespoons Ingredients For the Herb Mix: 4 tablespoons dried parsley 3 teaspoons dill weed 4 teaspoons garlic powder 4 teaspoons onion powder 4 teaspoons dried onion flakes 1 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons black pepper To make Ranch Dressing: 1 cup vegan mayo I use Hellman's 2 tablespoons plant-based milk 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional) 1 tablespoon Ranch Dressing Herb Mix (recipe above) To make Ranch Sandwich Spread 1 cup vegan mayo I use Hellman's 1 tablespoon Ranch Dressing Herb Mix (recipe above)

Instructions

Herb Mix:

1. For the dry herb mix you'll keep on hand, mix all of the ingredients.
2. Store in an airtight jar.

Ranch Dressing:

1. Mix all of the ingredients (apple cider vinegar is optional) and whisk to mix well.
2. Refrigerate for at least two hours before using, to allow the flavors to blend.

Ranch Sandwich Spread:

1. Mix both ingredients well.
2. Refrigerate for at least two hours to allow the flavors to blend.

Recipe Notes

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