Heart-Healthy Chipotle Ranch
Elevate your salad game with this Heart-Healthy Chipotle Ranch—a creamy, smoky, and tangy dressing that’s packed with bold flavor and nutritious ingredients. Made with non-fat Greek yogurt and low-fat buttermilk, this recipe delivers the indulgent creaminess of classic ranch while staying guilt-free and cholesterol-conscious. Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce bring a flavorful kick, balanced perfectly with a touch of honey and cider vinegar for sweetness and zing. Aromatic spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and dried herbs layer in the signature ranch taste, creating a versatile dressing that’s perfect for salads, as a dip for veggies, or a zesty spread in wraps. Ready in just 10 minutes and made with wholesome ingredients, this heart-healthy option proves that eating well doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. Store it in your fridge for up to a week and enjoy a quick shake to savor this homemade classic anytime!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, non-fat
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk, low-fat
- 2 tablespoons Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon Cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, combine the non-fat Greek yogurt and low-fat buttermilk to create a creamy base for the dressing.
Add the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the blender. Start with two tablespoons for a moderate spice level, and adjust to your taste by adding more if you prefer it spicier.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, and dried parsley. This combination of herbs and spices gives the dressing its characteristic ranch flavor.
Pour in the cider vinegar for a slight tanginess, which balances the spice from the chipotle peppers.
Add the honey to introduce a hint of sweetness that complements the smokiness of the peppers.
Season with salt and ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Blend the mixture on high speed until all the ingredients are well combined and the dressing is smooth and creamy.
Taste the dressing and adjust any seasonings as preferred, considering spice and sweetness levels.
Transfer the dressing to a clean glass jar or bottle. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Shake well before each use and enjoy your heart-healthy chipotle ranch dressing on salads, as a dip, or even as a spread in wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1654 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.7 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 465 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 719 mg | 15% | |
*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.
