Heart-Healthy Homemade Ranch Dipping Sauce
Creamy, zesty, and guilt-free, this Heart-Healthy Homemade Ranch Dipping Sauce is a delicious twist on the classic favorite, blending wholesome ingredients with robust flavor. Made with protein-packed non-fat Greek yogurt, low-fat buttermilk, and olive oil mayonnaise, this lightened-up ranch delivers indulgence without compromising your health. Savory garlic and onion powders pair perfectly with fragrant dried herbs like dill, parsley, and chives, while a splash of fresh lemon juice adds a bright, tangy finish. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce is perfect for dipping crisp veggies, drizzling over salads, or spreading on wraps. Whether you're hosting a party or need a nutritious everyday snack companion, this heart-healthy ranch will be your go-to recipe for creamy indulgence without the added calories.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (non-fat)
- 0.5 cup Low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried chives
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, low-fat buttermilk, and olive oil mayonnaise. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, and dried chives to the yogurt mixture.
Pour in the fresh lemon juice, and add the salt and black pepper. Stir all the ingredients together until they are fully integrated and the sauce is smooth.
Taste the ranch sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding a little more salt or lemon juice to achieve your desired taste.
Transfer the ranch dipping sauce to a serving bowl or airtight container.
Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. This will also thicken the sauce slightly.
Serve the heart-healthy ranch dipping sauce with your choice of fresh vegetables like carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 976 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 644 mg | 14% | |
*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.
