Heart-Healthy Spicy Ranch Dressing
Elevate your salads, veggies, and wraps with our Heart-Healthy Spicy Ranch Dressing—a creamy, zesty creation loaded with flavor and guilt-free ingredients. Made with low-fat plain Greek yogurt and olive oil mayonnaise, this recipe swaps out traditional heavy dressings for a lighter, nutritious alternative. A blend of garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne pepper packs a bold, spicy punch, while fresh herbs like chives and parsley add a refreshing burst of flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this homemade ranch dressing is as easy to make as it is delicious. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, it’s a versatile, dairy-friendly dressing that proves eating well doesn’t have to compromise on taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil mayonnaise (reduced fat)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the low-fat plain Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, and fresh lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
Add the olive oil mayonnaise to the bowl and whisk again until the mixture is creamy and uniform.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly disperse the spices.
Fold in the chopped fresh chives and parsley, then season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste as needed.
For a smoother consistency, add 1 additional tablespoon of almond milk, if desired.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a dressing for salads, a dip for vegetables, or a condiment for wraps and sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.4 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 878 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.9 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 520 mg | 11% | |
*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.
