Heart-Healthy Green Goddess Ranch
Elevate your salad game with this Heart-Healthy Green Goddess Ranch, a guilt-free twist on the classic ranch dressing that's brimming with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Made with creamy non-fat Greek yogurt, ripe avocado, and a medley of fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, dill, and chives, this nutrient-packed dressing is as delicious as it is good for you. Lightly tangy from low-fat buttermilk, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, every bite bursts with a refreshing zest while keeping calories in check. Perfect as a salad topper or as a dip for crunchy veggies, this easy homemade recipe blends together in just 10 minutes, creating a silky and satisfying dressing that's packed with heart-healthy fats and natural goodness. Refrigerate to let the flavors meld and serve it chilled—your taste buds and your heart will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 0.5 avocado (ripe)
- 0.25 cup fresh chives
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the Greek yogurt and buttermilk in a blender or food processor.
Scoop out the avocado flesh and add it to the blender.
Chop the chives, parsley, cilantro, and dill, then add them to the blender.
Peel the garlic cloves and add them whole to the blend mixture.
Pour in the fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard.
Sprinkle in the salt and pepper.
Blend everything until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt or lemon juice.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled, and enjoy it as a dressing for salads or a dip for veggies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.4 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1549 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 577 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1326 mg | 28% | |
*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.
