Sugar-Free Green Goddess Ranch
Elevate your salad game with this Sugar-Free Green Goddess Ranch, a wholesome twist on the classic ranch dressing that’s packed with fresh herbs and creamy avocado. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this recipe swaps sugar-laden ingredients for nutrient-dense staples like plain Greek yogurt and buttermilk, creating a tangy and luscious base without compromising on flavor. The vibrant combination of parsley, cilantro, and chives, paired with fresh lemon juice and a touch of Dijon mustard, delivers a zesty punch that’s both refreshing and satisfying. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this guilt-free dressing doubles as a versatile dip or marinade. Discover how easy it is to make this low-carb, sugar-free gem at home—perfect for enhancing salads, adding flair to veggie platters, or complementing your favorite grilled dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup fresh chives
- 0.5 ripe medium avocado
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare your food processor or blender, and combine the Greek yogurt and buttermilk in its bowl.
2. Add the fresh parsley, cilantro, and chives. Ensure you have rinsed and roughly chopped the herbs beforehand to ease blending.
3. Scoop out half of a ripe medium avocado and add it to the mixture. The avocado adds creaminess while maintaining the sugar-free nature of the dressing.
4. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon, which should yield about 2 tablespoons, and add it to the mix.
5. Peel a garlic clove and add it to the mixture for a subtle pungency.
6. Incorporate a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to lend a spicy undertone.
7. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Adjust the seasoning based on personal preference.
8. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Stop once to scrape down the sides, ensuring that everything is well-incorporated.
9. Taste the dressing, and add more salt or lemon juice if needed.
10. Once satisfied with the flavor, transfer the dressing to a mason jar or a sealed container, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
11. Use as a salad dressing, dip, or marinade, and enjoy your sugar-free Green Goddess Ranch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.2 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1543 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 546 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1353 mg | 29% | |
*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.
