Ranch dressing is one of those things that I could, and would, put on everything. It’s creamy, it is full of flavour, what’s not to love? When I was travelling round the US a few years ago, I was a vegetarian and that meant that I was eating a lot of salads. They pretty much all came smothered in ranch dressing and I fell in love, as ranch was not really a big deal here in the UK. I also gained a few lbs too.
Ever since, I had been buying bottles of it and pouring it over my salads like it was going out of fashion, until I started to read the ingredients of everything I was buying and like most things I was shocked what was in it. It surely must be easy to make it yourself with much less ingredients? Turns out it is.
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I have used Greek yoghurt (of course – did you expect anything else from me?) instead of mayo and sour cream in this recipe as it really lightens it up. If you don’t like the taste of Greek yoghurt (bear in mind that this tastes different from plain Greek yoghurt), then feel free to use a mixture of mayo and sour cream, but remember it will change the nutritional value a lot. Making the mayo and sour cream yourself will still make this recipe much healthier than buying ranch dressing in a bottle.
Ingredients – Serves 4:
– 8 tbsp 0% Greek yoghurt
– 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
– 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
– 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
– 2 tbsp skimmed milk
– 1 tsp onion powder
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– Half a tsp Dijon mustard
– A pinch of sea salt and black pepper
1) Put all the ingredients in to a jar and shake well until mixed.
What sauces would you like to see a healthy version of? Leave a comment below.
I have really been getting in to making all my own homemade sauces, dips and dressings over the past few weeks and I have loads of new recipes to share with you. In plenty of time for BBQ season.
If you are going to make your own sauces, then having good quality jars and bottles is important. I got mine from Quick Jars and I am really happy with them. They came really well wrapped, so nothing was broken and an added bonus was lots of bubble wrap. I love bubble wrap! Lots of different sizes, whether you want a sauce bottle or something for chutneys (I have an onion chutney recipe coming soon) or even a bottle to make your own drinks in.
The great thing about these jars is that all their products are sustainably sourced. 99% of their products are produced in the UK and produced by firms that share their view of environmental sustainability and responsibility. I am all about buying local is possible.
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Nutritional Information – per person:
Calories: 19
Fat: 0
Carbs: 1
Protein: 3
Fibre: 0
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Melanie says
This sounds delicious and so easy. I’ll be giving this a try, as well as your Ceasar dressing (my recipe is similar, mostly just have to swap mayo for greek yogurt). Thanks!
Lauren says
This is delicious!
I would love to see a healthy blue cheese dressing- shop bought ones are so heavy and full of rubbish!
Dannii says
It is on the list 🙂
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says
I’ve always wondered what Ranch dressing actually is. I’d be adding some miso and soy to it!
Mireya says
right now i’m loving: yogurth, lime juice, a dash of vinegar, salt, pepper and dried oregano, it goes great on cucumber and any arab styled food
Heidi Roberts says
I don’t really like mayo but your combination of greek yoghurt and sour cream sounds like my kind of dressing!
Louisa says
That sounds like a much nicer and lighter dressing to me, ranch is so heavy ordinarily. I’d love to see a lighter caesar dressing, one of my favourites!
Morgan @ Peaches, Please! says
this sounds like a ranch recipe I might actually like!
Dannii says
I hope you do 🙂
Janice Pattie (@FarmersgirlCook) says
Another fab condiment made lighter, fresher and healthier. Bookmarking!
Dannii says
Enjoy!
London Unattached Lifestyle and Travel says
sounds lovely danni – I’m a big fan of greek yoghurt
Dannii says
Me too 🙂
Tina @ The Spicy Pear says
I’ve heard of ranch dressing but not tried it. But I am liking your new version and bookmarking this page to try it.
Dannii says
Let me know what you think.
Nayna Kanabar (@citrusspiceuk) says
This looks like a nice versatile dressing.
Dannii says
It really is.
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says
You had me at healthy – I love yoghurt dressings so I am always on the look out for more of these.
Dannii says
Yoghurt dressings are my favourite kind.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
This is on my must-have-soon list. I do love ranch and this one looks lush!
Dannii says
Enjoy 🙂
Rebecca says
This sounds yummy! Will definitely try! I developed a vegan ranch dressing that is amazing, as well, and it keeps in the fridge for weeks. If you’d like the recipe, let me know =).
Annie says
I’d like the recipe!
Dannii says
Sounds good!
Janie says
Delish! I made a red wine vinegar dressing tonight & put too much dijon mustard in it, so much infact that Jonny wouldn’t finish his salad! Oops! 🙂
Janie x
Dannii says
I have made that mistake before too. Burns the nose.
Terri says
This sound really good and much less calories than the one I usually buy. Plus it is fat free.
Dannii says
An extra bonus 🙂
Charlotte says
Ranch dressing is my favourite, as is Caesar. Would love a healthy recipe for that too please.
Dannii says
I have that here: http://www.hungryhealthyhappy.com/chicken-caesar-salad/
Nicki says
I saw you post this on Instagram and I have been looking forward to the recipe ever since. I have subscribed to your blog now too. Loving the recipes!
Dannii says
Thanks for subscribing 🙂
Choclette says
Adore yogurt and often use it as a salad dressing. Don’t think I have tried using Greek yogurt though.
Dannii says
It is great because it is thick and full of protein.
Pam says
Would like to see a healthy version of Honey Mustard Dressing/Dip
Dannii says
I shall get working on that for you.
Stephanie says
I am new to your blog, but I am so glad I saw it. So many great recipes I need to try.
Dannii says
Happy to have you here on the blog.
Alison says
I love dill. This would make a really good dip for cucumbers too.
Dannii says
Oooh yes. Good idea.
Jo Bryan says
Ooh I like the sound of this, I eat lots of salad too and like a dressing that does not pile on the pounds.
Dannii says
Lots of salads is the way forward!
Rebecca says
Do you have a mayonnaise recipe? I have recently started checking the labels on food and I can’t believe how many things they add to it. I would love to make my own, but I need a really easy recipe.
Dannii says
I am working on one at the moment 🙂
Darlene says
Fantastic recipe. I am going to make this tomorrow. What salad would you recommend that I put it on?
Dannii says
I like it on a BBQ chicken salad. I have the recipe for that coming up soon.
Charli says
I adore ranch dressing, so going to make this! xx
Dannii says
Enjoy!
Karen says
I am a Ranch Dressing lover too and remember when I first discovered it in the States! I have also been the lucky recipient of Quick Jars bottles and jars and am using my bottles soon to decant some elderflower champagne in to from last year!
Dannii says
Oooh that sounds lovely. Do you have the recipe?
Lindsey says
I love how low calorie this is, but it isn’t filled with artificial ingredients either. Great recipe!
Dannii says
Some of the ingredients lists in “healthy” sauces is scary.
Jane says
A low sugar tomato sauce recipe would be great!
Dannii says
I posted one yesterday 🙂 http://www.hungryhealthyhappy.com/healthy-tomato-ketchup/
Amrita Dasgupta says
This is brilliant! I buy and Greek yoghurt like a maniac. I’ve never had ranch dressing but I’ll be making this purely because of the Greek yoghurt 😀 I also have plenty of jars lying around because I re-use all my jam jars!
Dannii says
Greek yoghurt is an awesome replacement for cream or sour cream in dressings and dips.
Isobelle says
I would love some chilli sauce recipes. I am pretty much addicted to your chipotle sauce recipe, so it would be nice to be able to mix it up and try some new healthy chilli sauce recipes. Thanks.
Dannii says
I have made a healthy peri peri sauce that I will be sharing the recipe for soon.
La says
Sweet Chilly Sauce!
Dannii says
It’s coming up!
Vanessa says
I am so happy that you posted this. I LOVE ranch dressing.
Dannii says
It is one of my favourites.