Heart-Healthy Low Fat Ranch Dressing
Elevate your salads and snacks with this heart-healthy low-fat ranch dressing that's brimming with fresh flavors and guilt-free indulgence. Made with creamy low-fat Greek yogurt and buttermilk, this dressing boasts a velvety texture without the extra calories. Fresh dill, parsley, and chives bring a vibrant herby kick, while a hint of garlic, onion powder, and zesty lemon juice add depth and brightness to every bite. Ready in just 10 minutes, this wholesome homemade alternative to store-bought dressings is perfect as a drizzle for salads, a dip for crunchy veggies, or even a spread for wraps. Low-fat, low-calorie, and packed with flavor, it's the ultimate go-to for a deliciously healthy lifestyle!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the low-fat plain Greek yogurt and low-fat buttermilk. Whisk them together until smooth.
Step 2
Finely chop the fresh dill, parsley, and chives. You can use kitchen scissors for precision and ease.
Step 3
Add the chopped herbs to the yogurt and buttermilk mixture, stirring gently to combine.
Step 4
Incorporate the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the seasonings.
Step 5
Squeeze in the lemon juice. Stir the dressing until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined, and the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
Step 6
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice according to your preference.
Step 7
Transfer the dressing to a serving container or a mason jar for convenient storage.
Step 8
Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 9
Serve this heart-healthy low-fat ranch dressing chilled as a topping for salads, a dip for fresh vegetables, or even as a spread in wraps and sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (401.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 247.3 |
| Total Fat 6.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 29.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 811.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.2g | |
| Protein 29.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 63.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 455.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 675.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories