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If you love the tangy flavor of ranch dressing but not all the calories and fat, try this Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing. It’s made with Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil instead of mayonnaise and buttermilk, so it’s a fraction of the calories with all the flavor.
Quick Summary: Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
- Why Make It: Creamy yogurt dressing with vinegar, garlic, and dill that tastes like ranch but is better for you.
- Nutrition: 21 calories, 2 grams of protein
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low Calorie, Vegetarian
- Time: 10 minutes of preparation, 30 minutes resting time
- Method: Blend and chill, no cooking required
- Best for: Works as a creamy salad dressing or a protein-packed dip for veggies and wings.
- Tip: Let the dressing rest for 30 minutes so the flavors have time to develop.
Before my 80-pound weight loss, I put ranch on everything! It was delicious, but loaded with excess calories and fat that I didn’t need. This low-calorie ranch dressing captures the beloved flavor, but with fewer calories plus has some extra protein.
It’s made with Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, dill, garlic, and lemon juice instead of mayonnaise and buttermilk. This is a great way to reduce excess calories when enjoying salads, veggie trays, and more.
If you like homemade dressing recipes, you will love my creamy salsa dressing and healthy Italian dressing!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Better Than Bottled: Bottled ranch dressings are loaded with additives and mayo, and have 120-140 calories per serving. This homemade ranch has Greek yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, and is around 20 calories per serving (about 2 1/2 tablespoons).
- 10 Minutes to Mix: It only takes 10 minutes to mix together the ingredients for the dressing, so you have the perfect low-calorie dressing in a hurry.
- Works as a Dressing or Dip: Not only is this dressing perfect for drizzling over a salad, but you could also use it as a dip.
Table of Contents
- Quick Summary: Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients
- Variations & Dietary Modifications
- How to Make Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
- Expert Tips
- Serving Suggestions
- Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing Recipe FAQs
- More Delicious Salad Recipes with Homemade Dressings
- Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- Greek Yogurt: Use low-fat Greek yogurt as the creamy base. It has fewer calories than buttermilk and mayo, and it adds protein to the dressing. I also use it to make this low-calorie Caesar dressing.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: The vinegar adds the signature ranch-dressing tang without loads of calories.
- Olive Oil: The fattiness of the oil improves the texture and helps balance the richness of the Greek yogurt.
- Lemon Juice: A bit of lemon juice adds acidity and brightens up the flavor of the dressing.
- Dill: Use dill to achieve the signature flavor of ranch dressing. You can use dry or fresh dill. I also use it to flavor and garnish this cottage cheese salmon dip.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations & Dietary Modifications
- Make It Dairy-Free: Use a dairy-free, plant-based Greek yogurt to make the dressing dairy-free.
- Use Milk: Make the dressing creamier by using milk, or a plant-based milk, to thin the dressing instead of water.
- Try It with Fresh Herbs: Instead of dried dill and parsley, try using fresh herbs instead. The flavor will be fresher and brighter.
How to Make Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
This mayo-free ranch dressing is a great way to add ranch flavor to your favorite salads and other dishes without adding a lot of calories. All you need to make it is a blender or food processor and a jar to store the dressing in.
- Step 1: Blend the Ingredients. Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor and process them until it’s completely smooth. Adjust the flavor as needed.
- Step 2: Transfer the Dressing. Pour the dressing into a mason jar and place it in the refrigerator to set for 30 minutes. Enjoy it with appetizers like these crockpot BBQ chicken wings.
Expert Tips
- Let It Rest: The dressing needs to sit in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to give the flavors time to meld together.
- It Thickens: As it sits in the refrigerator, the dressing will thicken. You may need to add more water or milk to thin it each time you take it out and use it.
- Storage Directions: You can store this dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Serving Suggestions
The Greek yogurt makes this a high-protein ranch dressing, which is a great way to add a few more grams of protein to a salad or your favorite appetizers. Use it as a dip for chicken wings and veggie trays or a dressing for your favorite salads. It keeps in the refrigerator for a week or two, so be sure you keep it on hand for your ranch cravings.
- Enjoy a high-protein salad, like this BLT chicken salad, topped with this homemade ranch dressing.
- Dip healthy buffalo chicken bites in ranch as a delicious appetizer at parties or tailgates.
- Put a fun spin on chicken salad and use this ranch dressing to make my high-protein chicken salad.
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing Recipe FAQs
If your dressing is thin, you may have added too much lemon juice, vinegar, or water. You can thicken it a bit by adding more Greek yogurt and let it sit longer.
The vinegar and lemon juice add tangy and sour flavor, but if it’s too strong, you can mellow it out with more yogurt.
The combination of oil, vinegar, and yogurt is naturally prone to separate as it sits. Just give the dressing a stir or shake the dressing jar to recombine it.
More Delicious Salad Recipes with Homemade Dressings
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Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar, or White Vinegar
- ½ tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 tablespoons Water, to thin the dressing, or substitute milk for a creamy texture
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- ¼ cup Dill, fresh, chopped or 1/2 tsp of dried dill
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Parsley
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process on high until smooth.
- Test the dressing and adjust as needed. You may need to add a little more water if you like your dressings thinner, or more lemon juice for a tarter flavor, more seasonings, etc. This was the combo I liked best!
- Once complete, transfer to a mason jar and place in the refrigerator to set 30 minutes. The flavors will combine more in the refrigerator together!
Notes
- Let the dressing rest for 30 minutes to give the flavors time to develop.
- The dressing thickens as it sits, so you may need to add water or milk to thin it after you store it.
- Keep the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- Each serving is approximately 2 1/2 tablespoons.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How long can I store this for?
I’ve been able to store this up to 30 days in a refrigerator.
How much dressing is in a serving??
This is actually stated in the notes section under the recipe instructions.
Yum! I love the tang that Greek yogurt gives! This looks awesome!
This sounds addicting!!!
It is!