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Healthy Ranch Dressing

March 12, 2014 by Dannii 62 Comments

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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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Comments

  1. Melanie says

    January 3, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    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!

    Reply
  2. Lauren says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:02 pm

    This is delicious!
    I would love to see a healthy blue cheese dressing- shop bought ones are so heavy and full of rubbish!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      January 20, 2015 at 10:00 am

      It is on the list 🙂

      Reply
  3. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says

    March 28, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    I’ve always wondered what Ranch dressing actually is. I’d be adding some miso and soy to it!

    Reply
  4. Mireya says

    March 20, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    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

    Reply
  5. Heidi Roberts says

    March 18, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    I don’t really like mayo but your combination of greek yoghurt and sour cream sounds like my kind of dressing!

    Reply
  6. Louisa says

    March 18, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    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!

    Reply
  7. Morgan @ Peaches, Please! says

    March 17, 2014 at 4:46 am

    this sounds like a ranch recipe I might actually like!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      I hope you do 🙂

      Reply
  8. Janice Pattie (@FarmersgirlCook) says

    March 16, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    Another fab condiment made lighter, fresher and healthier. Bookmarking!

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    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 3:31 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. London Unattached Lifestyle and Travel says

    March 15, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    sounds lovely danni – I’m a big fan of greek yoghurt

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 5:03 pm

      Me too 🙂

      Reply
  10. Tina @ The Spicy Pear says

    March 14, 2014 at 9:58 am

    I’ve heard of ranch dressing but not tried it. But I am liking your new version and bookmarking this page to try it.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 5:00 pm

      Let me know what you think.

      Reply
  11. Nayna Kanabar (@citrusspiceuk) says

    March 13, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    This looks like a nice versatile dressing.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 5:00 pm

      It really is.

      Reply
  12. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says

    March 13, 2014 at 10:45 am

    You had me at healthy – I love yoghurt dressings so I am always on the look out for more of these.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:59 pm

      Yoghurt dressings are my favourite kind.

      Reply
  13. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    This is on my must-have-soon list. I do love ranch and this one looks lush!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:59 pm

      Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  14. Rebecca says

    March 12, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    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 =).

    Reply
    • Annie says

      March 12, 2014 at 10:54 pm

      I’d like the recipe!

      Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:58 pm

      Sounds good!

      Reply
  15. Janie says

    March 12, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    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

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    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:58 pm

      I have made that mistake before too. Burns the nose.

      Reply
  16. Terri says

    March 12, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    This sound really good and much less calories than the one I usually buy. Plus it is fat free.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      An extra bonus 🙂

      Reply
  17. Charlotte says

    March 12, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    Ranch dressing is my favourite, as is Caesar. Would love a healthy recipe for that too please.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      I have that here: http://www.hungryhealthyhappy.com/chicken-caesar-salad/

      Reply
  18. Nicki says

    March 12, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      Thanks for subscribing 🙂

      Reply
  19. Choclette says

    March 12, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    Adore yogurt and often use it as a salad dressing. Don’t think I have tried using Greek yogurt though.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      It is great because it is thick and full of protein.

      Reply
  20. Pam says

    March 12, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    Would like to see a healthy version of Honey Mustard Dressing/Dip

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      I shall get working on that for you.

      Reply
  21. Stephanie says

    March 12, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    I am new to your blog, but I am so glad I saw it. So many great recipes I need to try.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:54 pm

      Happy to have you here on the blog.

      Reply
  22. Alison says

    March 12, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    I love dill. This would make a really good dip for cucumbers too.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:54 pm

      Oooh yes. Good idea.

      Reply
  23. Jo Bryan says

    March 12, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    Ooh I like the sound of this, I eat lots of salad too and like a dressing that does not pile on the pounds.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:53 pm

      Lots of salads is the way forward!

      Reply
  24. Rebecca says

    March 12, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:52 pm

      I am working on one at the moment 🙂

      Reply
  25. Darlene says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    Fantastic recipe. I am going to make this tomorrow. What salad would you recommend that I put it on?

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:51 pm

      I like it on a BBQ chicken salad. I have the recipe for that coming up soon.

      Reply
  26. Charli says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    I adore ranch dressing, so going to make this! xx

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:51 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  27. Karen says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      Oooh that sounds lovely. Do you have the recipe?

      Reply
  28. Lindsey says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    I love how low calorie this is, but it isn’t filled with artificial ingredients either. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Some of the ingredients lists in “healthy” sauces is scary.

      Reply
  29. Jane says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    A low sugar tomato sauce recipe would be great!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:40 pm

      I posted one yesterday 🙂 http://www.hungryhealthyhappy.com/healthy-tomato-ketchup/

      Reply
  30. Amrita Dasgupta says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:36 pm

      Greek yoghurt is an awesome replacement for cream or sour cream in dressings and dips.

      Reply
  31. Isobelle says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:35 pm

      I have made a healthy peri peri sauce that I will be sharing the recipe for soon.

      Reply
  32. La says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    Sweet Chilly Sauce!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:32 pm

      It’s coming up!

      Reply
  33. Vanessa says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    I am so happy that you posted this. I LOVE ranch dressing.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 17, 2014 at 4:21 pm

      It is one of my favourites.

      Reply

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