Vegan Ranch Dressing Mix

Ever wonder why ranch dressing is such an across the board favorite?

It is rich and creamy (who doesn't LOVE that?), but I think the thing that makes it a real crowd pleaser is the combination and right amount of herbs, sugar, and salt.

Vegan ranch is sometimes hard to come by, but I found a recipe a few years ago, when I was just starting my vegan way of eating, in one of my favorite cookbooks 7 Secrets Cookbook, by Jim and Neva Brackett. I use a bit more sugar, more parsley, I don't use celery salt (lowers sodium content), and I add celery seed instead.

I like using this mix to make my own ranch dressing, but I also use it when making dressings and dips as well as things unexpected like chili! It's just a great blend of flavors, you almost can't go wrong with it.

You can buy packets of ranch mix at the store, but I have a few problems with them: 1) Product contains milk. 2) Many contain msg. 3) Simple truth is I can make my own mix at a lower cost and doesn't take very much time.

Note: Don't be scared of the poppy seeds, I know it's kind of unconventional, but they work well in this mix, you're going to have to trust me.

Vegan Ranch Dressing Mix

• 1/4 c. onion powder
• 1 TBS. celery seeds
• 3 TBS. dried parsley
• 1 TBS. poppy seeds
• 1 TBS. dill weed
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. sweet basil
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 TBS. sugar

Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight glass jar. (Try using this mix in my Creamy Parsley dressing.)

Nutrition Info: (16 servings, 1 TBS. per serving): 16 calories, .5 g protein, .5 g fiber, 0 g fat, 222 mg sodium (significantly lower sodium by reducing or omitting salt).