PSA: This Creamy, Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing Is Finally Back in Stock After Weeks of Being Sold Out

Get yours before it goes.

As a longtime ranch dressing lover, I can tell you that there is good ranch and there is bad ranch, plain and simple. Many dressings taste like straight-up mayo and have the texture of gloop. Most times, these also contain a s***load of extra sodium, sweeteners, and other additives or preservatives that you don’t really need in a dressing. And even if they taste decent, very few come close to the creamy deliciousness of a homemade ranch dressing. Mmm.

Enter, SideDish Classic Ranch Dressing ($36), the minimalist, scrumptious brainchild of recipe developer and cookbook author, Alex Snodgrass. It’s been sold out since launching a few weeks ago but it’s finally back in stock. While touted to be more conscious of dietary needs compared to many pre-packaged options, an important factor for me is taste. Because who wants a better-for-you condiment that skimps on flavor or fun? (Certainly not me.) After getting my hands on coveted samples I’m happy to report SideDish’s version of the savory stuff doesn’t disappoint.

PSA: This Creamy, Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing Is Finally Back in Stock After Weeks of Being Sold Out

SideDish Classic Ranch Dressing (3-Pack) — $36.00

Ingredients: Avocado oil, water, egg yolk, apple cider vinegar, distilled vinegar, sea salt, garlic powder, lemon juice concentrate, onion powder, parsley, chives, spice, dill, rosemary extract, xanthan gum

Nutritional content (per serving): 180 calories, 20g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 15mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 0g total carbs, 0g protein

Pros:

Dairy- and gluten-free
Whole30 and paleo approved
Made without refined sugar or preservatives
Versatile as a dressing or dipping sauce

Cons:

Sold only as a set
Pricey

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Ingredients

The SideDish Classic Ranch Dressing has an ingredients list that is mercifully brief. There are a total of 12 whole ingredients, many of which come with the approval of registered dietitian and Well+Good contributor Christina Manian, RD.

“Avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, distilled vinegar, lemon, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, chives, and dill are all green lights for me,” she says. “They are generally anti-inflammatory plant compounds while avocado oil is high in heart-healthy unsaturated fats.”

Unlike traditional ranch dressing, this version doesn’t include buttermilk or sour cream—which is a bonus for folks who are sensitive to dairy. There are also no preservatives, no gluten, no seed oils, and no refined sugar—instead, it uses egg yolks and xanthan gum, a corn-derived thickener typically used in place of gluten, to get its creamy, herby consistency.

Unfortunately, SideDish Classic Ranch Dressing isn’t vegan, but it is vegetarian. Plus, it’s Whole30 and paleo-approved for those who follow these dietary lifestyles. As for its nutritional profile, you’re looking at 20 grams of fat (2.5 of which are saturated fat), and 210 grams of sodium per 30 grams. According to Manian, “It’s not too high in sodium, slightly high in saturated fat, with not too many mystery ingredients.” As such, it makes for a “fairly good product,” however you choose to savor it.

Taste

A heads up: this stuff smells vinegary. After tasting it, however, the tanginess is mellowed and the dressing’s other ingredients take the spotlight, most specifically the herbs. This herby, acidic blend lends to the dressing’s signature lactic tang—and to me, is almost reminiscent of a dill-packed tartar sauce. Not everyone likes dill, of course, but if you enjoy the sprightliness of the herb, then you’ll like this.