Low Sodium Avocado Ranch Dressing
Creamy, flavorful, and indulgently healthy, this Low Sodium Avocado Ranch Dressing is the perfect way to elevate your salads, sandwiches, and veggie platters. Made with a base of ripe avocado and unsalted Greek yogurt, this heart-smart recipe delivers all the creaminess you love in a ranch dressing, but without the excess sodium. Fresh dill, chives, and parsley add a burst of garden-fresh flavor, while a touch of garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon juice create a tangy, well-balanced kick. Lightly sweetened with honey or agave syrup and thinned with unsweetened almond milk, this dressing is not only low in sodium but also dairy-optional and ready in just 10 minutes. Use it as a healthy dip or drizzle it over your favorite greens for a guilt-free indulgence that satisfies every craving!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
Instructions
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Add the plain Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and unsweetened almond milk to the blender.
Add the chopped dill, chives, and parsley to the mixture.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and honey or agave syrup.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides if necessary to ensure everything mixes evenly.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice or herbs to suit your taste.
Transfer the avocado ranch dressing to a jar or airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the dressing as a salad dressing or a dip for vegetables. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1315 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.
