Ranch Dressing Light
Elevate your salads, snacks, and more with this light and creamy Ranch Dressing Light recipe—a healthier twist on the classic favorite without sacrificing flavor! Made with wholesome ingredients like tangy plain non-fat Greek yogurt, low-fat buttermilk, and a splash of olive oil mayonnaise, this dressing is rich, luscious, and guilt-free. Infused with fragrant dried dill, parsley, chives, and a hint of garlic and onion powder, it offers a beautifully balanced blend of savory and herbaceous notes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing can be customized to your preferred consistency and works perfectly as a dressing, dip, or drizzle. Whether you're looking for a low-calorie salad topper or a lighter dipping sauce for veggies, this easy homemade recipe is a game-changer for your healthy eating routine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Low-fat buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried chives
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the plain non-fat Greek yogurt and low-fat buttermilk. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
Add the fresh lemon juice and olive oil mayonnaise to the yogurt mixture. Whisk again until fully incorporated.
Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the dressing.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding a pinch more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
If the dressing is too thick, whisk in water, one teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Transfer the ranch dressing to a jar or airtight container. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a salad dressing, dip, or drizzle. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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 | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| 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.
