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    Healthy Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt

    Posted on March 3, 2020 | Last updated on April 3, 2022 | By Kathleen Higashiyama | Leave a Comment

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    Healthy Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt is a light and healthy alternative to traditional ranch dressing without sacrificing any of the flavor! It can be enjoyed on salads, with chicken wings, potato wedges, or even with a crunchy vegetable platter.

    Greek Yogurt Ranch

    This healthy Greek yogurt dressing takes just a couple of minutes to make. That's it! Just a couple minutes of your time for a dressing full of flavor and much healthier than any store bought dressing. I put this dressing on salads, spicy wings, chicken tenders, and more game day starters. Although it's made with healthy, lower fat ingredients compared to tradition ranch dressing, it does not skip out on flavor.

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    • Ranch Dressing without Buttermilk
    • Ingredients
    • Easy Recipe Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • How to Store Leftovers
    • Did You Like This Recipe?
    • Healthy Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt
    • Food safety

    Ranch Dressing without Buttermilk

    Ranch dressing is typically made with buttermilk and sour cream, making the dressing tangy and creamy. While buttermilk and sour cream are delicious in ranch, Greek yogurt is a healthier alternative that yields the same delicious results.

    BBQ Chicken with Greek Yogurt Granch Dressing

    Ingredients

    • Greek yogurt - Plain Greek yogurt is a healthy base alternative to traditional buttermilk.
    • Onion powder - Onion powder adds a sharp aroma and hint of sweetness.
    • Garlic powder - Garlic powder adds a hint of spice and the classic aroma
    • Kosher salt - Kosher salt is a coarse edible salt that enhances all the flavors of the dish.
    • Lemon juice - Lemon adds citrus flavor that brightens the dish.
    • Fresh green onions - Green onions add a mild finishing touch.
    • Water - Water keeps the dressing from getting too thick.

    Easy Recipe Instructions

    • Add ingredients to food processor or blender - First, add Greek yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, lemon juice, green onions, and water to the blender bowl of a food processor. 
    • Pulse food processor or blender - Then, pulse and blend Greek yogurt mixture until it reaches a well-blended, creamy consistency. This will take about 30 seconds. If you do not have a food processor, use a blender instead and blend for about one minute.
    • Serve and enjoy - Once the ingredients are blended, scoop the ranch dressing into serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives to be used immediately. 

    Substitutions

    • Chives - Replace onion powder with chives for a more mild onion flavor
    • Buttermilk - Replace ⅓ cup yogurt with ⅓ cup buttermilk for a thicker and richer greek yogurt buttermilk dressing.

    Variations

    • Black pepper - Add fresh ground black pepper for a hint of spice.
    • Honey - A little bit of honey will provide sweetness to balance the savoriness of the dressing.
    • Parsley - Add a little dried parsley for an earthy and peppery aroma.
    • Dill - Add a teaspoon dried dill to add brightness and sweetness.

    Equipment

    To make this gluten free healthy ranch dressing, you will only need a food processor or blender. If you don't have a food processor, I highly recommend adding it to your kitchen essentials.

    To explore more kitchen items to make your kitchen complete, head to my shop: Kat’s Kitchen Essentials.

    How to Store Leftovers

    Store Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing in the refrigerator in an air-tight container, such as a mason jar. Before using Greek yogurt dressing, stir it softly until it reaches its original consistency.

    Did You Like This Recipe?

    If you loved this homemade ranch dressing recipe, please rate and comment below! For more healthy recipes like Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing, check out:

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    Healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

    Healthy Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt

    Kathleen Higashiyama
    Healthy Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt is a light and healthy alternative to traditional ranch dressing without sacrificing any of the flavor! It can be enjoyed on salads, with chicken wings, or even with a yummy vegetable platter.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Total Time 2 mins
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 133 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Greek yogurt
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh green onions or chives plus more for garnish (optional)
    • 1 tablespoon water

    Instructions
     

    • Add ingredients to food processor or blender - First, add Greek yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, lemon juice, green onions, and water to the blender bowl of a food processor.
    • Pulse food processor or blender - Then, pulse and blend Greek yogurt mixture until it reaches a well-blended, creamy consistency. This will take about 30 seconds. If you do not have a food processor, use a blender instead and blend for about one minute.
    • Serve and enjoy - Once the ingredients are blended, scoop the ranch dressing into serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives to be used immediately or store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.

    Notes

    Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. If you don't have a food processor, use a blender instead and blend for 1 minute, or until creamy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 21gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 1238mgPotassium: 339mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 229mgIron: 1mg
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    Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    About the Author

    Kat Higashiyama and Alec Totto are recipe developers, food photographers, and the authors behind The Heirloom Pantry. Since 2017, they have shared recipes inspired by their Japanese and Italian heritage and California and Hawaii roots. They reside in San Jose with their two dogs, Peeps and Paisley. Read More…

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