Low Fat Classic Ranch Salad

Lighten up your lunch or dinner routine with this Low Fat Classic Ranch Salad, a refreshing and wholesome twist on a beloved favorite. Featuring a creamy homemade ranch dressing made with low-fat Greek yogurt and tangy buttermilk, this recipe is packed with flavor yet light on calories. Every bite bursts with the crunch of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, sweet shredded carrot, and the zing of red onion. Seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and a medley of dried herbs like dill, parsley, and chives, this salad delivers all the satisfaction of classic ranch without the guilt. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's perfect as a main course or a vibrant side dish—either served fresh or chilled to meld the flavors. Your go-to healthy ranch salad awaits!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried chives
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, sliced
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the low-fat plain Greek yogurt and buttermilk. Stir until smooth.

Step 2

Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.

Step 3

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed. For a thinner consistency, add a little more buttermilk.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, shredded carrot, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 5

Pour the prepared low-fat ranch dressing over the salad ingredients.

Step 6

Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1357.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	471.0

Total Fat 10.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 37.9mg	0%
Sodium 922.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 34.0g
Protein 38.6g	0%

Vitamin D 63.4IU	0%
Calcium 683.9mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 2690.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.1%

Protein: 30.9%

Carbs: 49.9%