Homemade Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings (recipe makes 1 cup)
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Calories
61 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Description
This recipe combines creamy whole milk Greek yogurt with finely minced or powdered garlic, chopped fresh or dried parsley, diced onion or onion powder, chopped chives or dried variant, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and buttermilk to adjust consistency. The ingredients are shaken together in a jar or pulsed in a blender until evenly mixed and smooth.
The dressing offers a balance of tang from the lemon and yogurt, savory notes from herbs and mustard, and a smooth texture ideal for salads, dips, or dressings. The fresh herbs contribute bright, vegetal flavors characteristic of traditional ranch dressing, while the buttermilk thins it to a pourable consistency.
For best results, refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes, preferably two hours, to allow the flavors to meld fully. The recipe is straightforward and adaptable using either fresh or dried herbs and fresh or powdered aromatics depending on availability.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup yogurt whole milk, plain Greek
- 1 clove garlic finely minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup parsley OR 1 tablespoon dried parsley, fresh, minced
- ¼ onion diced (about 2 tablespoons) OR 2 teaspoons onion powder, medium
- 2 tablespoons chives OR 1 tablespoon dried chives, fresh, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- lemon about 2 tablespoons, juice of ½ lemon
- ¼-½ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake until well combined. Alternatively, you can combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until well combined and smooth.
- Refrigerate and let flavors blend for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours, before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (recipe makes 1 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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