Light Ranch Dressing Recipe (5 Minute)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
88 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Light Ranch Dressing Recipe (5 Minute)
Description
Light Ranch Dressing Recipe (5 Minute) brings together sour cream and buttermilk as its creamy base, softened by mayonnaise. Fresh dill and parsley contribute herbal complexity, while lime juice adds a bright citrus element. Green onions and garlic provide mild pungency that rounds out the flavor. Blending these ingredients until smooth creates a fresh, spreadable dressing with a delicate richness and subtle tang.
The dressing’s texture is creamy and pourable, ideal for salads or as a dip. It offers a lighter take on classic ranch due to the use of lime juice and fresh herbs instead of heavier dairy or spices. Preparing it in a blender ensures the herbs are finely incorporated for even flavor distribution.
Store this dressing refrigerated in an airtight container to keep the fresh herb flavors vibrant. It works well as a complement to raw vegetables, grilled meats, or tossed with salad greens to lend a creamy but fresh finish.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/8 cup dill fresh
- 1/8 cup parsley fresh
- 1 lime juice
- 2 green onions
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/3 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/3 tso black pepper adjust to taste, ground
Instructions
- Finely dice the herbs and garlic cloves.
- Place all the ingredients into a blender or food processor. Pulse everything together until you get a smooth, even texture.
- Store the dressing in an airtight container or sealable canning jar in the refrigerator. Enjoy as a dip or salad dressing!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 201IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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