This keto ricotta ranch dressing is creamy, tangy, and made with simple ingredients. It has only 2g net carbs per serving and takes 5 minutes to make. Drizzle it on salads, dip your wings in it, or use it with fresh veggies.
Why This Recipe Is Good for You
This Keto Ricotta Ranch Dressing is made with real ingredients, so you skip the added sugar, seed oils, and long ingredient list you find in many store-bought ranch dressings. Ricotta cheese gives the dressing a creamy base with protein and calcium. Heavy cream adds healthy fat, which keeps you full and helps your body absorb the vitamins in your veggies.
The flavor comes from simple pantry spices. Garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano give you that classic ranch taste with almost no carbs. Because it is so low in carbs, this dressing fits easily into a keto or low-carb way of eating, and it works well with an anti-inflammatory style of cooking too.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe 🍓
Ready in just 5 minutes
Only 2g net carbs per serving
Made with simple ingredients you can find at any store
No added sugar and no seed oils
Creamy and thick, and easy to thin out
Great on salads, as a dip, or as a drizzle
Easy to make ahead and keep in the fridge
What You’ll Need
Small mixing bowl
Whisk or spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
Airtight jar, for storing the dressing
Ingredients
1/2 cup heavy cream (or whole milk or unsweetened almond milk)
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Add the heavy cream and ricotta cheese to a small bowl.
Step 2: Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Mix until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Keep the dressing in the fridge until you are ready to serve. Chilling it for at least 30 minutes helps the flavors blend.
Step 5: If the ranch gets too thick, add a little milk and mix until it is the texture you like.
Tips for the Best Ricotta Ranch
Mix until very smooth so you do not have grainy bits of ricotta.
Add the milk a little at a time when thinning. It is easy to add more but hard to take it back.
Taste before serving and add a little more salt or pepper if you like.
For a thicker dip, use less milk. For a pourable dressing, add a bit more.
Stir before using, since the dressing can thicken in the fridge.
Serve it with fresh veggies like cucumber, celery, and bell pepper
Spoon it over a simple green salad
Use it as a dip for broccoli or cauliflower
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the keto ricotta dressing keep? Store it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir before using.
What can I use instead of heavy cream? Whole milk or unsweetened almond milk both work. The dressing will be a little thinner and lighter, so add the milk slowly and stop when it looks right.
What if my ranch is too thick? Add a little milk and mix until it reaches the texture you like.
Can I make it ahead of time? Yes. It tastes even better after chilling for a while, so it is great for meal prep.
Can I use it as a dip? Yes. It is thick enough for dipping veggies and wings. Try it with my Air Fryer Chicken Wings.
What salad goes well with this dressing? It is the dressing in my Loaded Keto Cobb Salad with Crispy Chicken, and it works on any green salad.
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½cupheavy creamor whole milk or unsweetened almond milk
⅓cupricotta cheese
½tspgarlic powder
½tsponion powder
½tspdried oregano
¼tspsalt and pepper
Directions
Add the heavy cream and ricotta cheese to a small bowl.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Mix until smooth and creamy.
Keep the dressing in the fridge until serving.
If the ranch gets too thick, add a little milk and mix until it is the texture you like.
Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Macros per serving (3 tbsp): 127 cal | 3g protein | 12g fat | 0g fiber | 2g net carbsMacros are based on heavy cream. Using whole milk or almond milk will change them.Nutrition information is estimated and provided as a courtesy. It may vary based on ingredients and brands used. Always consult a nutrition professional for specific dietary needs.
