Healthy Homemade Ranch Dressing
Creamy, flavorful, and guilt-free, this Healthy Homemade Ranch Dressing is a game-changer for your salads, vegetable dips, and more. Made with protein-packed plain Greek yogurt and a splash of tangy buttermilk, this dressing skips the heavy creams without compromising on taste. Fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and chives elevate the flavor, while a hint of garlic, onion, and lemon juice adds the perfect zesty kick. Customize its texture with an optional dollop of olive oil mayonnaise for extra creaminess. Ready in just 10 minutes and bursting with wholesome ingredients, this easy-to-make ranch is a fresh, nutritious alternative to store-bought versions. Perfect for meal preppers, it can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, making it a deliciously healthy addition to your weekly rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
- 0.25 cup Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil mayonnaise (optional for extra creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt and buttermilk. Stir until smooth and well combined.
If using olive oil mayonnaise, add it into the yogurt and buttermilk mixture and whisk until creamy.
Add the fresh parsley, dill, and chives into the mixture. Stir until the herbs are evenly distributed.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all of the spices.
Add the fresh lemon juice and give the dressing one final stir.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Transfer the ranch dressing to a small jar or an airtight container.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve as a salad dressing or dip with fresh vegetables. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 914 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 598 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
