Annual Food & Drink Issue

Vegan Ranch Dressing Recipe

Dressed to Impress

Salads are a staple at any dinner table, but a good salad is nothing without a tasty dressing to take it to the next level. These Chattanooga locals share their go-to salad dressing recipes, packed with herbs, healthy oils, and big flavor.

Photos by Emily Pérez Long

Kate Veltkamp’s Vegan Ranch Dressing

“This rich, flavorful, plant-based ranch dressing is perfect for elevating salads, burgers, and your next veggie platter. It’s egg-free and dairy-free with no cholesterol, so it tastes just like you’re used to – but better!”

Kate Veltkamp's vegan ranch dressing

Ingredients

1 cup vegan mayonnaise
¼ cup vegan sour cream
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
½ tsp. dried dill
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp. nutritional yeast
Salt and pepper, to taste
Water, for thinning

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust as desired. For dips, add about 2 Tbsp. of water. For thinner dressings, add about 4 Tbsp. of water.