Name: Homemade Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1/3 C (90g) Whole Milk Greek Yogurt (unsweetened, I like Nancy's); 1/3 C (75g) Mayonnaise (I like Vegenaise); 1/2 tsp Garlic Granules (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder); 1/4 + 1/8 tsp Onion Powder; 1/4 tsp Fine Sea Salt; 1 Pinch Ground Black Pepper; 2 tsp Fresh Dill (chopped); 1 1/2 tsp Fresh Parsley (chopped fine, curly or flat leaf); 1 1/2 tsp Fresh Chives (chopped fine); 1 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice; 2 -3 tsp Milk (as needed to thin, plant or dairy)

Whip this Homemade Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt and Mayo up in about 10 minutes! With the option of fresh or dried herbs, homemade ranch can be kept on hand year round. Use it as a dressing, or as a dip for veggies, Sourdough Pizza or Crispy Oven Fries. For a dairy free ranch, try my Dairy Free/Vegan Ranch Dressing. This recipe is vegetarian and gluten free.

Homemade healthy ranch dressing in a bottle with a carrot and chives stuck in the dressing surrounded by veggies.

Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt: a classic

I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love ranch dressing. It’s flavor packed, versatile, creamy and pairs with so many good eats. Having a tasty homemade ranch dressing recipe in your back pocket means a hearty salad with ranch is never too far away. Here’s why you should give this recipe a go:

So Fresh: fresh herbs make all the difference in dressing. The dill is especially nice balanced with parsley and chives.
Yogurt Tangy: utilizing the fermented flavor of yogurt instead of buttermilk, this dressing gains richness from full fat Greek yogurt.
Versatile: keep it thick for dipping or thin it down a bit for dressing.

Make ahead for best flavor!

1. Chopped parsley on a cutting board. 2. Image and text of seasoning and herb ingredients for Ranch Dressing with Yogurt.

At a Glance: How to Make Homemade Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt

Quick to whip up, you’ll need a whisk, some pantry staples and either fresh or dried herbs. I find a bit of lemon juice in yogurt ranch dressing is essential for the freshest flavor and a boost of tanginess!

First, whisk together the mayo and Greek yogurt.
Second, sprinkle in the garlic granules, onion powder, salt and black pepper.
Third, add the herbs.
Next, squeeze in the lemon juice and thin with just a bit of milk.
Last, whisk and refrigerate.

You’ll notice there’s no buttermilk in this recipe. While Greek yogurt lends a tangy flavor, I also include homemade cashew milk and lemon juice in part as a stand in. But any milk, plant or dairy can be used. Plan ahead so the yogurt ranch dressing has time to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

1. Mixing healthy yogurt ranch in a bowl with a whisk. 2. Ranch Dressing with Yogurt recipe in a bowl setting on a tea towel garnished with fresh herbs.

Dried Herbs Instead of Fresh

Dried herbs are so convenient, especially when fresh is not in season. I’ve made this recipe with both and while I prefer fresh herbs for their color and freshness, this ranch dressing can also be made easily with dried.

If you’re making homemade ranch dressing with dried herbs, simply use half the amount called for in the recipe with exception to chives. Dried herbs tend to shrink in size when dried, so they’re smaller, for the most part, however, chives tend to not shrink as much.

Last, you’ll want to allow the dressing to set for about an hour to allow the dried herbs to fully hydrate.

Substitutes and Variations

Yogurt: This recipe calls for whole milk Greek yogurt. However, for a lower fat version of Greek yogurt ranch dressing, opt for a low fat yogurt. The dressing will be a bit thinner, so reduce or omit the amount of added milk in the recipe. Simply add to taste.

Mayo: There are many options when it comes to mayonnaise! My favorite mayonnaise is organic Veganease. It’s egg free but still so rich! Choose your favorite mayo to use in this recipe.

Garlic: This ranch with yogurt recipe calls for garlic granules. If garlic powder is what you have on hand, use it, but only half of what’s called for in the recipe. Garlic powder is a finer grind so it will pack a stronger punch if not reduced in this recipe.

Lemon: No Lemon? Apple cider vinegar is a fine stand in.

Traci’s Tips

This ranch dressing will thicken as it rests in the fridge. To thin, add a splash of milk.
For a Greek yogurt ranch dip recipe, you can simply omit the milk in this recipe. The ranch will be thicker and richer, perfect for clinging to French fries, chips, or crisp veggies.
For a dairy free/vegan ranch, try my Dairy Free Ranch Dressing recipe.

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