Low Fat Classic Ranch Salad
Discover the guilt-free pleasure of a **Low Fat Classic Ranch Salad**, where indulgence meets wholesome eating! This vibrant dish brings together crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, shredded carrot, and tangy red onion—all coated in a creamy, homemade low-fat ranch dressing that's bursting with flavor. Made with low-fat Greek yogurt, buttermilk, and a medley of fresh herbs and spices like dried dill, chives, and parsley, this recipe offers all the classic ranch taste with a fraction of the calories. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy yet satisfying salad is perfect for light lunches, family dinners, or as a refreshing side dish. Serve chilled for an extra flavor boost. Keywords: low-fat ranch dressing, healthy salad recipe, classic ranch salad, Greek yogurt dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 large carrot, shredded
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the low-fat plain Greek yogurt and buttermilk. Stir until smooth.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed. For a thinner consistency, add a little more buttermilk.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, shredded carrot, and thinly sliced red onion.
Pour the prepared low-fat ranch dressing over the salad ingredients.
Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.6 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 922 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 684 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2691 mg | 57% | |
*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.
