This Healthy Ranch Dressing Recipe is SO easy to make. A simple Greek yogurt Ranch dressing that tastes just like the real thing!
If you are a ranch lover, you have to give this healthy ranch dressing a try! Not only will it make all your salads taste incredible, but it goes perfectly as a topping to so many things!
This homemade healthy ranch dressing is the best for dipping veggies, crockpot chicken wings or enjoying on a salad!
why we love this healthy ranch recipe
There is a lot to love about this dressing recipe. It’s one of our favorites to add to a healthy meal because it’s:
- SO Easy to make: This recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make!
- Simple Ingredients: Unlike traditional store bought salad dressings, this ranch dressing only contains whole ingredients that you can pronounce!
- Versatile: Not only does this dressing taste amazing on salads, it works perfectly as a delicious dip, or topping. We also love to use it as a creamy marinate, the possibilities are endless!
Ingredients for Healthy Ranch Dressing
To make healthy ranch dressing you’ll need:
- Nonfat greek yogurt
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Lemon juice
- Dried Dill, dried parsley, dried chives
- salt & pepper
You can find substitutions for all of these ingredients below in the green shaded box.
How to Make this Low Calorie Ranch Dressing
Making this dressing is SO quick and simple! Here’s how we make it:
- Add all ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk until combined.
SUBSTITUTIONS FOR GREEK YOGURT RANCH DRESSING
Olive Oil: You can use avocado oil in place of olive oil. We don’t recommend using canola or other oils for dressings.
Nonfat Greek Yogurt: Any plain yogurt would make a great substitute in this recipe with a 1:1 substitute. Cottage cheese can also be used as a substitute, but we will warn you the texture will change!
Garlic Powder: Fresh minced garlic can be used instead of powder in this recipe
Onion Powder: Freshly diced onion, shallots, or onion salt also work in this dressing
Lemon Juice: We recommend only using freshly squeezed lemon juice in this recipe. Store bought juice will alter the flavor.
Healthy Ranch Dressing FAQ
Ranch dressing isn’t usually the healthiest dressing. It is usually high in fat and calories. But, you can easily make a healthier dressing option at home!
Plain Yogurt is a healthier option than traditional ranch. That’s why we love this healthy dressing, it uses nonfat greek yogurt as a creamy alternative.
You can make healthy ranch dressing by making it at home. This will eliminate the unhealthy preservatives and fillers often found in store bought ranch.
No, Hidden Valley ranch isn’t a healthy dressing! While it is traditionally delicious and loved, it is FULL of artificial ingredients, preservatives, and fillers you want to avoid.
How to Serve Ranch Dressing
Ranch dressing goes well on pretty much anything! Here’s how we recommend serving it.
- Spinach Strawberry Salad
- Avocado Ranch Salad
- Blueberry Salad
- as a dip for veggies
- as a dipping sauce for our Crispy Baked Wings
How to Store Homemade Ranch Dressing
Storing: This homemade ranch dressing will last in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Note on separation: Separation may occur when stored in the fridge. Use a spoon to stir together or quickly blend again to reconstruct the dressing.
Other healthy salad dressing recipes we love:
Here are some of our favorite salad dressing recipes. For more ideas checkout these Healthy Dressings Recipes!
Healthy Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup nonfat greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives optional
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice juice of half of a lemon
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk until combined.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
RECIPE CARD
Brittney says
Wayyyy too much lemon juice 😖
Mari says
Is there oil
In the recipe
Liz Marino says
No oil!
Patti says
Very Delicious, great for dipping pretzels & vegetables in or simply just using it as a salad dressing. I definitely recommend this!!
Leslie says
I made this 12/31/23 and it doesn’t seem quite as good as when I made it earlier in the year, or possibly 2022. Did you update the recipe? Or do you have another ranch recipe? I know I used the recipe with Greek yogurt.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Nope. Hasn’t changed!
Valor says
Great taste and quick and easy to make
sophia says
It tastes exactly like ranch! thank you so muchh!! 🙂
Jeanne says
Easy, delicious and accessible recipe made with pantry (and fridge) staples.
Debra Cole says
Excellent love the healthier versions 👏👏💜💜
Erika says
I wanted to love it but it just wasn’t for me. It was way too tangy with Costco Greek yogurt. It mellowed out after a few days but it was not the ranch flavor I was looking for. I did like how easy it came together with things I already had on hand.
Amy says
I agree. Something was missing. Kind of bland. Maybe sugar? Guess it’s a bit too healthy for me! LOL
Liz Marino says
Sorry you felt that way. Sugar doesn’t belong in ranch dressing 🙂 It would make it gritty
Miss j says
It works definitely does not compare to original ranch dip/dressing, but this works for me as a healthy alternative during the week. I’ll still make original as well. I give a four star
Faith says
Hi. The substitution section mentions oil but I see no oil in the ingredients. Am I missing something?
The Clean Eating Couple says
Sorry – this was just a typo!
Amy says
Have you ever made this in bulk and froze it? I’m wondering what it would be like after it thawed?
Liz Marino says
I would not recommend doing this. Yogurt doesn’t freeze well.