Healthy Ranch Dressing (2024)

Published by: Liz Marino | 05/17/2022 |

Last updated: 07/28/2024

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This Healthy Ranch Dressing Recipe is SO easy to make. A simple Greek yogurt Ranch dressing that tastes just like the real thing!

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If you are a ranch lover, you have to give this healthy ranch dressing a try! Not only will it make all your salads taste incredible, but it goes perfectly as a topping to so many things!

This homemade healthy ranch dressing is the best for dipping veggies, wings or enjoying on a salad!

why we love this healthy ranch recipe

There is a lot to love about this dressing recipe. It’s one of our favorites to add to a healthy meal because it’s:

SO Easy to make: This recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make!
Simple Ingredients: Unlike traditional store bought salad dressings, this ranch dressing only contains whole ingredients that you can pronounce!
Versatile: Not only does this dressing taste amazing on salads, it works perfectly as a delicious dip, or topping. We also love to use it as a creamy marinate, the possibilities are endless!

Ingredients for Healthy Ranch Dressing

To make healthy ranch dressing you’ll need:

Nonfat greek yogurt
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Lemon juice
Dried Dill, dried parsley, dried chives
salt & pepper

You can find substitutions for all of these ingredients below in the green shaded box.

How to Make this Low Calorie Ranch Dressing

Making this dressing is SO quick and simple! Here’s how we make it:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk until combined.

SUBSTITUTIONS FOR GREEK YOGURT RANCH DRESSING

Olive Oil: You can use avocado oil in place of olive oil. We don’t recommend using canola or other oils for dressings.

Nonfat Greek Yogurt: Any plain yogurt would make a great substitute in this recipe with a 1:1 substitute. Cottage cheese can also be used as a substitute, but we will warn you the texture will change!

Garlic Powder: Fresh minced garlic can be used instead of powder in this recipe

Onion Powder: Freshly diced onion, shallots, or onion salt also work in this dressing

Lemon Juice: We recommend only using freshly squeezed lemon juice in this recipe. Store bought juice will alter the flavor.

Healthy Ranch Dressing FAQ

Can ranch dressing be healthy?

Ranch dressing isn’t usually the healthiest dressing. It is usually high in fat and calories. But, you can easily make a healthier dressing option at home!

What is healthier than ranch dressing?

Plain Yogurt is a healthier option than traditional ranch. That’s why we love this healthy dressing, it uses nonfat greek yogurt as a creamy alternative.

How do you make healthy ranch dressing?

You can make healthy ranch dressing by making it at home. This will eliminate the unhealthy preservatives and fillers often found in store bought ranch.

Is Hidden Valley ranch healthy?

No, Hidden Valley ranch isn’t a healthy dressing! While it is traditionally delicious and loved, it is FULL of artificial ingredients, preservatives, and fillers you want to avoid.

How to Serve Ranch Dressing

Ranch dressing goes well on pretty much anything! Here’s how we recommend serving it.

Spinach Strawberry Salad
Avocado Ranch Salad
Blueberry Salad
as a dip for veggies
as a sauce for Crockpot Wings

How to Store Homemade Ranch Dressing

Storing: This homemade ranch dressing will last in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Note on separation: Separation may occur when stored in the fridge. Use a spoon to stir together or quickly blend again to reconstruct the dressing.

Other healthy salad dressing recipes we love:

Here are some of our favorite salad dressing recipes. For more ideas checkout these Healthy Dressings Recipes!

Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing
Lemon Dressing
Yogurt Caesar Salad Dressing
Citrus Dressing Recipe
Honey Mustard Dressing
Basil Dressing
Creamy Balsamic Dressing
Homemade Italian Dressing
Greek Vinaigrette
Avocado Ranch Dressing