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Love ranch?? You will flip for this avocado ranch dressing and dip! It has a thick, creamy consistency and irresistible flavor! It’s so good as an avocado ranch dip or salad dressing.
We first fell in love with avocado ranch at Chilis restaurant (my husband worked there for 5 years before we got married) and we both agreed this homemade version is even better!
It has really simple ingredients, isn’t overly salty, and it couldn’t get any easier – toss everything into a blender or food processor and whirl it up for the smoothest and prettiest avocado ranch dressing. Store-bought dressing can’t touch this!! “Da-na-na-na, can’t touch this” (I don’t always quote MC Hammer, but this was highly applicable).
Watch How to Make Avocado Ranch Dressing and Dip:
Serve this avocado ranch dressing over any green salad like this shrimp avocado or this BLT salad, or use it as a dip for crisp vegetables, chicken strips, chicken nuggets, parmesan potato wedges, you name it. It’s just GOOD!
My son absolutely loves this which is a big deal because if he had his way, he would dip everything he ate into ranch or fry sauce. I was so happy he loved it because I know exactly what went into this homemade avocado ranch.
Seriously you guys!! Make this dip today and if you’re serving avocado ranch dip at a party, definitely double the recipe because it disappears fast!
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Avocado Ranch Dressing and Dip

Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 4 Tbsp sour cream
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 large avocado, or 1 smaller avocado
- 1 Tbsp cilantro
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard, we used Grey Poupon brand
- 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
- 3/4 tsp salt, or to taste (I used sea salt)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor, pulse to combine then blend until smooth, scraping down the bowl if needed.
- Season with more salt and pepper to taste if desired (I didn't think it needed any) and serve as a dip or salad dressing. Refrigerate any unused portion in a small airtight container (the less air inside, the better) up to 3 days.
Nutrition Per Serving
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I think that beautiful green glow is part of what makes this completely irresistible on party platters. It’s one of those recipes you’ll make again and again!
Hello. Love your blog. Love your video. I learn better with videos also and esp. when your doing it and talking. Don’t like the new videos that some oeople do with the fast Ingred. Anyway, I can never keep buttermilk long enough and then it’s bad. I going to make this with the homemade version. I will let you know and rate. I will sign into your blog. Thanks!!
Welcome to my blog Bonnie and sure let me know how that goes.
Where is Australia do you buy buttermilk?
Hi Diane, I would calla a local grocery store to see if they carry it. There are also many recipes in our comments or online on how to make that.
Hi Natasha!
Substitutes for the Dijon mustard?
Hi Malak, I haven’t tried a different kind of mustard but I suspect you could replace with a different mustard. It would still be tasty if you left the mustard out of the recipe since it is only 1/2 tsp.
Made a combined jalapeno and avocado ranch dressing the other day and it was amazing!! Ty for the recipes!!
You’re welcome Natalie! I’m glad you enjoyed that.
I have frozen plain avocado for smoothies; and I’m trying to freeze this with the notation to add mayo after thawed.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Thank you for adding the nutritional information at the end.
You’re welcome, Joyce! I’m so happy you enjoyed that!
RANCH!! I SEE NO RANCH MX IN RECIPE??
Hi Mary, we made this recipe truly homemade and made the Ranch from scratch. I hope that helps.
I was wondering if you keep it for three days in the refrigerator, does it change color? I would like to make this for a shower.
Hi Laura, Yes! I have kept it covered and refrigerated for up to three days but I have not tried freezing it. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe post freeze.
Hi Natasha. Can I use plain yogurt instead of buttermilk to this Avocado Ranch? Lemon juice instead of Tabasco sauce, advisable? Thank You
Hi Alice, I haven’t tested that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
All i can say is Yummy yumy im hooked
That’s so awesome Jazz! Thank you for sharing that with me!
Hi Natasha,
In your video, you mention vinegar, but in the recipe there is none listed. I haven’t tried this recipe yet, but was just wondering. Looking foward to trying this!
Great question! The vinegar reference was for the Tobasco sauce, one of the main ingredients in Tobasco is vinegar 🙂 I hope that helps!
I’ve just subscribed. I love that you post calorie/nutrition values with your receipes. Awesome and thank you.
Thank you so much for subscribing, CJ! I’m so happy you discovered our blog. Welcome! 🙂
Looks amazing! What brand of mayo did you use?
Hi Casandra, we always use either Hellmans or Best Foods brand to make avocado ranch.
I do not have a food Processor,can i use a mixer,
Hi Donna, I think that should work!
Hi Natasha and Happy New Year. What do you think about adding bacon to this?
I haven’t tested that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe!
Nutritional facts?
Hi Carl, I added the nutrition facts just now (just for you) ;). I hope you love the avocado ranch dressing! The nutrition label is based on 6 servings (makes 1 1/2 cups total)
Thanks! Also doing Keto as I saw many are in the comments and just wanted to make sure 🙂
You’re welcome!
Natasha, can this be frozen?
I have kept it covered and refrigerated for up to three days but I have not tried freezing it. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe post freeze
Ok silly ? This looks fantastic! I know I do NOT like quacolmolie does this taste anything close? I never really ate avocados before! But would love to serve this besides cut up veggies for change of pace! Thanks 🙂
I wouldn’t say it’s like guacamole. It is light and you can definitely taste the avocado. I hope you love it!
Low carbs? Doing keto diet, i think I can have this.
I’m so happy to hear that! enjoy!
I am also doing Keto. Could I replace the buttermilk with heavy cream to decrease the carbs?
Whisk in a couple of mashed (not pureed) avocadoes and 2 cups of chicken broth and chill for several hours. Makes THE most fantastic chilled summer soup you’ve ever tasted!! My guests rave every time I make it!
That sounds lovely! Thanks for sharing Linde!
Thanks for the avocado ranch recipe. Can’t wait to try it. Would love it if you came up with more dressings like vinegarettes or regular ranch, chipolte ranch for instance. I love making my own dressings.
Hi Judy! Thank you for the great idea!!! Several of our salad recipes have dressing recipes within them like this one here! I love this one also here. I hope this helps.