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vegan, easy, no-bake, savory · May 30, 2014

Raw Fat-Free Ranch Dressing

Finally I have found salad dressing perfection! One of the hardest things for me about trying to eat a low fat raw vegan or 80/10/10ish diet has been finding a dressing that I really love. And with the humongous size of my daily salad, I need to love it. I usually eat around 5 cups of lettuce in my salad topped with carrots and tomatoes and other goodies. It may look as if I’m making a salad for an entire family, but nope, just me.

This dressing isn’t technically 80/10/10 because it still uses salt and nightshades, but it is fat-free and raw and vegan. I like a really savory dressing. The mango and citrusy 80/10/10 dressings just don’t do it for me. When I’m eating fruit nonstop all day, I want something savory and a little salty to balance things out.

As you may have noticed by now, I’m not too keen on cashew-filled recipes. Most of the raw ranch recipes I found use cashews to mimic creamy white ranch, but zucchini is the perfect substitute. With some high-powered blending it can be super creamy too. For that classic white color I peeled the zucchini, but it isn’t necessary to do so. If you leave the peel on, it will be a bit thicker, so add a little water (1/4 – 1/2 cup) to thin it out.

Raw Fat-Free Ranch Dressing

3 medium zucchini, peeled

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp sweetener of choice

1/2 clove garlic (optional)

1/2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt (optional)

Pinch of black pepper

1 tsp each of fresh dill, parsley, and chives (or any combination thereof)

  1. Blend everything together except the fresh herbs. Let it run on high for a bit so it is really creamy and smooth.
  2. Add the fresh herbs and pulse to mix them in without turning everything green.
  3. Pour overtop of a salad or use as a dip for carrots or other veggies. It will last for 4-5 days in the refrigerator.

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Comments

  1. Daniel says

    September 17, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    Just wanted to say that this dressing has helped me SO much!!! I’m currently doing a no-overt fat mostly raw cleanse, and it’s been so difficult to find a satisfying… anything! My stomach couldn’t handle tomatoes anymore, and this is truly a godsend. Thanks so much! <3

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      September 17, 2016 at 10:13 pm

      Oh Daniel, that is wonderful to hear! Wow no overt fat and not tomato at all would be tough, that rules out pretty much all my usual salad combos. Well I am happy this recipe could help, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Good luck! <3

      Reply
  2. Cynthia says

    November 23, 2016 at 4:49 am

    Zucchini contains fat, please change the title to reflect this, as it could make someone deathly ill to consume if they did not know better.

    Reply
    • Lia says

      April 1, 2017 at 8:07 pm

      1 cup of zucchini contains 0.4 g of fat which won’t kill anyone

      Reply
  3. Penny says

    January 28, 2017 at 1:14 am

    I stumbled upon this recipe on Pinterest while looking for low fat salad dressings, and I made it today and really enjoyed it–thanks!

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      January 28, 2017 at 2:26 am

      Hi Penny!! I am so happy you liked it, thanks for the feedback 🙂

      Reply
  4. Anikó says

    March 26, 2017 at 5:39 am

    This is terrific! I was looking for no oil solution snd got somewhat bored with balsamic vinegar. This was the first alternative I tried and is going to be a long-term favorite! Very grateful to you for posting the recipe!

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      March 26, 2017 at 10:54 am

      I am so happy you found it then and liked it Anikó! That is wonderful to hear, enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  5. Lia says

    April 1, 2017 at 8:08 pm

    Zucchini and black pepper are not nightshades. Not sure why you stated there were nightshades in the recipe. Otherwise, sounds great!

    Reply
  6. Marcia says

    April 28, 2017 at 9:49 am

    What kind of sweetener do you use ? Would raw honey work? Or did you just use sugar?

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      April 28, 2017 at 9:54 am

      Raw honey would be just fine 🙂

      Reply
  7. Michelle Gill says

    February 5, 2018 at 11:06 pm

    Was looking for minimal fat salad dressing to go with my 8 week curves complete challenge and stumbled across this absolute gem. I have just made it and seriously OMG!!! it’s just deliciously guilt free. I really like a tangy dressy so added double the garlic and lemon juice but left all the other ingredients as listed. This will be my new “go to” dressing. So much nicer than ANY store bought dressing that I’ve tried and better than anything I’ve managed to make myself before. Thankyou so much for this recipe.

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      February 6, 2018 at 9:44 am

      YAY!! I am so happy you found this one and enjoyed it🤗 A good dressing makes ALL the difference in my veg consumption, and yes I am always partial to the tangy/lemony ones too. Thanks for the feedback Michelle, and good luck with the rest of your 8 week challenge!

      Reply
  8. Natasha says

    March 15, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    Not a big fan of zucchini… Can you replace it with cucumber or another vegetable? Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      March 16, 2018 at 8:08 am

      Zucchini is creamier than cucumber, cucumber is much more watery, so you could try it but maybe add some avocado too for creaminess? I haven’t tried any other veg so you’ll have to experiment!

      Reply
  9. Olya says

    April 2, 2018 at 11:42 am

    Can I use dates for a sweetener?

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      April 2, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      Sure! Just blend it really well 🙂

      Reply
  10. Plant based k8 says

    May 2, 2019 at 5:44 pm

    Hey there! I noticed a typo in your recipe and wanted to let you know so you could correct it. You said the dip would last 3-5 days in the fridge, but it only seems to last 1 in mine (BECAUSE IT’S SO STINKING GOOD IT GETS EATEN IN LESS THAN A DAY!!!).

    Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      May 3, 2019 at 10:41 am

      Hahahaha!! I am so happy you love it, and yes I think you are right I need to correct that ASAP😂

      Reply
  11. Jennifer Madsen says

    November 28, 2019 at 10:45 am

    So delicious!! I’m only now realIzing how much fat I was consuming and how bad it is for you. This recipe is absolutely amazing. Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      November 29, 2019 at 10:15 am

      I am so happy you l liked this, perfect healthier alternative right!?🤗

      Reply
  12. Andrea says

    February 10, 2021 at 12:01 am

    Please keep these recipes coming!!! 🙏🏻❤️

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      February 10, 2021 at 9:14 am

      I’m so happy you like this one!

      Reply
  13. Matthew says

    March 24, 2021 at 9:48 am

    Just curious what the ratios and instructions would be using dried herbs and minced garlic? Dying to try this.

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      March 25, 2021 at 10:18 am

      I would do about 1/2 tbsp of minced garlic and 1 tbsp fresh chopped herbs. But adjust to your tastes!

      Reply
  14. melody says

    April 18, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    Hi, there I’m so excited to finally find a ranch with no nuts or oils I am gonna give this a try sounds delish here’s my question what do you think about using 2 zucchini and 1/2 avocado? I was wondering if this would change the taste too much just curious or if I should use a whole avocado LOL please let me know your thoughts.

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      April 19, 2021 at 8:37 am

      Oh I love the avocado idea! That will make it extra creamy and personally I think the flavors will meld really well 🙂

      Reply
  15. Leslee says

    November 22, 2022 at 5:23 pm

    I can’t wait to make this. I am having my gall bladder removed in a week and am on a no fat, no meat, no tomato, no spicy, etc… before and for who knows how long after surgery. And after I need to be on a pretty low fat diet. So many dressing recipes saw low calorie or no oil but not non-fat. And I am tired of the honey mustard one I found…plus I love ranch. I hope it tastes as good as everyone says…I need more options.

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      November 22, 2022 at 9:19 pm

      Hi Leslee! Best of luck with your surgery and health, I hope this one hits the non-fat spot😊

      Reply

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