Homemade Keto Ranch Dressing

Published November 10, 2025
A jar of fresh home-made ranch dressing.

Homemade Keto Ranch Dressing

This creamy, herby ranch is far superior to any store-bought version and free from unwanted additives.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Dip
Cuisine: American
Calories: 1450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the base
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream full-fat
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise sugar-free, full-fat
  • 1/4 cup Buttermilk or thin with unsweetened almond milk to desired consistency
For the seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Chives finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Dill finely chopped (or 1/4 tsp dried)
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt fine
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2-3 Tbsp Water to thin if necessary

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients from Part A.
  2. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add all the herbs and seasonings from Part B and whisk again until fully incorporated.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  5. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Nutritional Data (for the entire batch of dressing):
  • Calories: 1,450
  • Fat: 160 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Net Carbs: 6 g
  • Protein: 4 g
Per Tablespoon:
  • Calories: 91
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Net Carbs: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 0.3 g
Keto Analysis: Excellent. It is a high-fat, very low-carb dressing.
Homemade Keto Ranch Dressing