Are you looking for a fresh, creamy, and delicious way to enjoy your favorite herbs? Learn how to make this mouthwatering, tangy, creamy homemade cannabis ranch dressing with various infusion options and multiple cannabis infusion options to fit any taste and dietary preference.
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- Multiple cannabis-infusion options to choose from
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
There is nothing like drizzling a creamy, herby sauce on top of a light, refreshing salad or dipping that saucy pizza crust into a cool ranch dip.
Ranch is one of my favorite condiments, but members of my Well WIth Cannabis Community know there is one way to make it even betterโฆ cannabis-infused ranch dressing!
This guide will cover how you can infuse your ranch dressing with cannabis concentrates, flowers, and more.
I will also include a few different ways you can adjust this ranch dressing to fit your dietary needs. Happy infusing!
What You’ll Need
- Greek yogurt: full-fat works best for a rich and creamy texture, and be sure to get plain-flavored
- Milk: you only need a little bit so that any kind will do
- Decarbed cannabis flower: or check out any of the alternate infusion options listed below
- White vinegar
- Lemon juice
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried chives
- Dried parsley
- Dried dill
- Salt and pepper
Note: a complete list of ingredients with amounts and printable instructions is located in the recipe card below.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, milk, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cannabis, dried chives, dried parsley, dried dill, salt, and pepper.
- Step 2 – Whisk until all ingredients are incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Note: Complete step-by-step printable instructions are located in the recipe card below.
Storage Instructions
Store in a pint-size mason jar with an airtight lid for up to 7 days.
Alternative Infusion Options
There are many ways to infuse either a homemade or store-bought ranch dressing. Here are all of the ways you can make cannabis-infused ranch.
Decarbed Cannabis Flower
Adding ground decarbed cannabis flower to this recipe is like adding ground oregano or other spice.
But before you incorporate cannabis as an ingredient, it first needs to undergo the process of decarboxylation.
In their fresh state, raw cannabis flower buds contain nutrients and other amazing compounds, such as CBDA, THCA, and terpenes.
However, raw cannabis plants do not naturally contain large amounts of active THC or CBD, the two most popular cannabinoids people typically expect to ingest when eating cannabis.
After decarboxylation, you can add the decarbed flower to any recipe, like my other favorite, cannabis taco seasoning.
Because each person has a different endocannabinoid system and responds to cannabis differently, it is essential to add an appropriate amount for your tolerance.
This recipe calls for 1 gram of ground, decarbed cannabis flower, but you can and should adjust this as needed.
Leftover Cannabis Pulp
Many people throw out the leftover plant matter after an infusion, but I recommend saving them and adding them to your ranch dressing.
Although the leftover leaves may not be the most potent after the extraction, they are filled with beneficial nutrients and compounds, including a few cannabinoids.
Besides the nutritional benefits, adding cannabis pulp to your ranch will give it a pleasant herbal taste.
Plus, the terpenes in cannabis pair well with the terpenes found in the other herbs used in this recipe.
As long as you enjoy the taste, itโs great to reuse and recycle cannabis plant byproducts wherever possible.
How Much Pulp To Use?
If youโre brand new to cannabis edibles, itโs important to note that it can often be difficult to estimate your final product potency.
Estimating the potency will be even more challenging because many of the cannabinoids will have already been extracted during the cooking process.
Ultimately, the potency of your leftover weed material will depend on two things: the potency of your starting material (e.g., flower buds or trim, regular vs. CBD flower), and the cooking process you have already used.
We recommend adding just two teaspoons of leftover flower pulp to the other ingredients of this recipe and going from there.
This will also give you time to experiment with the potency and taste, as the spent cannabis flower can have a robust taste for some individuals.
Cannabis Concentrates
One of the easiest ways to make infused foods is with cannabis concentrates.
These are the most convenient, easy-to-use, pre-prepared concentrated products for cannabis infusions.
Because they are concentrated, you only need to add a tiny bit to each recipe to get the experience you want.
Because you only need to add a tiny bit, cannabis concentrates will not disrupt your food’s volume, texture, or flavor.
For this reason, cannabis concentrates are very popular among home cooks.
Full Extract Cannabis Oil (FECO)
Full-extract cannabis oil, also known as FECO, is a concentrated, whole-plant, full-spectrum cannabis extract that interacts with the endocannabinoid system.
Because of its potency, a few drops may be all you need for a perfectly infused ranch dressing.
After preparing this recipe, simply stir in your FECO and mix very well. Learn how to make full-extract cannabis oil here.
Notes & Expert Tips
- My homemade ranch is made with wholesome, delicious ingredients that taste amazing when combined with your choice of cannabis, but you can also infuse your favorite store-bought ranch dressing.
- Check out this recipe featured in my new Clean Eating Meal Prep Cookbook which details how Iโve combined meal prepping and a clean eating lifestyle to get my munchies, my health, and my weight under control
- If you haven’t had an edible yet, get my beginner’s guide to cannabis edibles before starting this recipe
Homemade Cannabis Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoons dried chives
- 1 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 gram decarbed cannabis flower ground
- ยฝ teaspoon dried dill
- ยฝ teaspoon salt
- ยผ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, milk, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried chives, dried parsley, dried dill, salt, pepper and ground cannabis.
- Whisk until all ingredients are incorporated, and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Store in a pint-size mason jar with an airtight lid for up to 7 days.
Notes
- Leftover Cannabis Pulp: Add 2 teaspoons in place of the 1 gram of decarboxylated cannabis flower
- Cannabis Concentrates: Add a very small amount depending on your own personal tolerance levels
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
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More Cannabis Recipes You Will Love
Are you looking for more healthy cannabis recipes, including salads and dressings? Check out these options below or this list of sugar-free edibles.
oh my gosh, thanks! great idea for date night. hehe
Hi Josh. We’re so happy you love this. Enjoy your date night!