I love ranch dressing—it’s perfect on salads, as a veggie dip, or even for dunking pizza crust. Store-bought bottles rarely hit the mark for me, and low-fat commercial versions often taste artificial. Once I discovered how simple it is to make homemade ranch, I stopped buying bottles. This recipe delivers a creamy, flavorful dressing that’s lower in fat and keeps well in the refrigerator.
Making your own ranch dressing is quick and cost-effective. This low-fat buttermilk ranch yields a generous amount, so you can store a jar in the fridge for salads, sandwiches, and snacks throughout the week.
Low-Fat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
10 minutes
10 minutes
A simple, lower-fat buttermilk ranch that tastes fresher and more vibrant than bottled versions.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup fat-free sour cream
- 2/3 cup fat-free, plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the sour cream, Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, dried dill, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
- Stir in the white balsamic vinegar, then gradually whisk in the low-fat buttermilk until you reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 61
Total Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Sodium: 301mg
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 4g
