Healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing (2-minute recipe!)

This healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing takes minutes to make and is low calorie and higher protein!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again–a dressing can make or break a salad. I have loved ranch salad dressing since I was a kid, but it’s really difficult to find  healthy store-bought dressings. Most have some sort of vegetable or seed oil as the #1 ingredient. These oils are super high in omega 6 fatty acids, and they can throw off a healthy ratio of Omega 6: Omega 3 fatty acids, which contributes to inflammation and increased risk of autoimmune disease and other health ailments. (Source)

For this reason, I prefer to make homemade ranch salad dressing. This 2-minute recipe makes it super easy and this is a really healthy alternative to store-bought ranch. It’s thick enough that you can use this as a dressing for your salad or a dip for your vegetables. Or your pizza. Anyone else love dipping their pizza in ranch dressing?! Let’s go!

Why You’ll Love Greek Yogurt Ranch

• You get the ranch flavor you crave with a boost of protein from the Greek yogurt and no added preservative.
• No special equipment needed. You only need a mixing bowl and a spoon or whisk to combine the ingredients.
• This dressing takes less than 5 minutes to make! There are no excuses of not having enough time to make a healthy, homemade dressing.
• You can keep it fresh and easy. Make this easy homemade ranch dressing ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in your fridge. It’s perfect for a meal-prep salad.

Ingredients Needed for Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing Recipe

Here’s what you’ll need to make homemade dressing:

• Non-fat Greek Yogurt: It’s the backbone of our healthier ranch as it gives that creamy texture and adds a nice protein boost without the added fat. Of course, you want to make sure you get plain yogurt with no added flavorings.

• High-quality Mayonnaise: A touch of mayonnaise is needed to add richness and smoothness to the dressing. Don’t get the kind with soybean oil, as you might as well get store-bought ranch if you do that. My favorite brand is Primal Kitchen, which is made with avocado oil. Find it here.

• Dried Dill Weed: It adds a fresh, slightly tangy flavor that is quintessential to any ranch dressing.

• Garlic Powder: Garlic powder brings a warm flavor that compliments the coolness of the yogurt.

• Onion Powder: This powder offers a subtle sharpness and contributes to the complex flavor layers of our ranch.

• Salt: Salt balances and intensifies all the flavors.

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Ideas for Serving Homemade Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

Another good thing about this creamy yogurt dressing is that you can use it as a dip or topping for veggies, baked potatoes, nuggets, and everything in between.

Here are some of my favorite ways to serve this Greek yogurt dressing:

1. Add it to your Favorite Salad–I use this on my Buffalo Chicken Salad and it would be great on so many salads!
2. Veggie Platter Star–This low fat dressing turns any selection of raw veggies into a party favorite. I’m talking about carrots, cucumbers, celery, and bell peppers. It’s the perfect dip that gets everyone munching on their greens.
3. Zesty Potato Wedges–You can drizzle or dip crispy baked potato wedges into this dressing for a match made in heaven. The tangy flavor of the yogurt and the classic ranch spices give those spuds an extra zing that’s hard to resist. These Crispy Smashed Potatoes would be so delicious dipped in this dressing.
4. Sandwiches and Wraps–Moving on to lunch, why not spread some of this creamy delight on your next sandwich or wrap? It adds moisture and flavor without the heaviness of traditional mayo-based dressings.
5. Pizza’s Best Friend–Yes, pizza, Instead of the usual garlic dip, try dipping your crust into this healthy ranch dressing. It will bring a fresh twist to every bite. I first made a version of this yogurt ranch dressing for dipping in these Quinoa Pizza Balls!
6. Grilled Meats and Veggies–Let’s talk about barbecues. Brush this classic ranch flavor dressing over grilled chicken, steaks, or even veggies right before serving. It adds a creamy texture and herby punch that complements the smoky flavors.

More Healthy Homemade Salad Dressings 

Looking for more healthy, homemade salad dressings? Here are my favorites!

Cilantro-Lime Dressing (pictured above)

If you’re a cilantro lover, this one is for you! Perfect for any Mexican or Tex-Mex inspired salad.

Lemon-Dijon Dressing

This bright dressing works for almost any salad!

Homemade Italian Dressing

You’ll never go back to store-bought Italian after you try this one.

Creamy Vegan Salad Dressing

This one is a vegan honey-mustard style dressing that’s oil-free and has a secret ingredient to make it creamy and higher in fiber!