Low Sodium Classic Ranch Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Low Sodium Classic Ranch Salad—an irresistible mix of fresh greens, colorful veggies, and a creamy homemade dressing that’s heart-healthy and full of flavor. This recipe swaps traditional high-sodium ingredients with a tangy blend of Greek yogurt, buttermilk, and fragrant dried herbs like dill, parsley, and chives, delivering all the classic ranch taste without the guilt. Paired with crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant shredded carrot, this dish is prepped in just 15 minutes and perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. Whether you’re watching your salt intake or simply craving a wholesome salad, this delicious, low-sodium recipe is bound to become a staple in your healthy eating routine.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried dill
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried chives
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Carrot, shredded

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, black pepper, and lemon juice. Whisk until all ingredients are well blended, creating a smooth ranch dressing.

Step 2

Taste the ranch dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed, keeping in mind the goal of maintaining low sodium content.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion slices, and shredded carrot.

Step 4

Pour the prepared low sodium ranch dressing over the salad ingredients. Use salad tongs or two large forks to gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Serve the low sodium classic ranch salad immediately, or refrigerate it for up to one hour to allow the flavors to meld together further. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1128.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	421.5

Total Fat 6.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 21.3mg	0%
Sodium 358.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 29.2g
Protein 27.8g	0%

Vitamin D 63.4IU	0%
Calcium 505.8mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 2073.8mg	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: 14.9%

Protein: 28.0%

Carbs: 57.1%