May 09 2012

Healthy Ranch Dressing Recipe – 2 Points +


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Healthy Ranch Dressing

If you are like me, and believe that the the mere “2 tbsp” suggested serving size of ranch dressing is typically what to use on two baby carrots, then today’s Healthy Ranch Dressing Recipe is for you. With just a few ingredients, you can make your own ranch dressing for a TON less calories and fat than the pre-made kind you buy. I simply used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. The uses for Greek yogurt, are really endless. I seriously need to buy that stuff in bulk! By doing that, I cut out a ton of fat while still keeping great flavor and texture, and added a LOT of protein. I also used an organic ranch dresing mix to keep this recipe a lot healthier and eliminate preservatives. For just 2 Points +, you get a 1/3 cup serving of ranch dressing…now that’s what I’m talking ’bout. Pour it over a salad, use it as a dip for veggies or pretzels, slather it over a baked potato….I’m getting really hungry now just thinking about all the ways to use it! Ranch lovers – you now have a go to healthy dressing recipe that can let you indulge while still keeping you on track to reach your Weight Watchers goals. Enjoy!

Healthy Ranch Dressing Recipe

A super easy and healthy ranch dressing mix that lets you really indulge. Just 2 Points + for a nice 1/3 cup of dressing makes this low calorie ranch salad dressing recipe a real treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat milk

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients together and let chill for at least 2 hours before servings

Preparation time: 2 minute(s)

Cooking time:

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate, High protein

Number of servings (yield): 4

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is about 1/3 cup
Each serving = 2 Points +

PER SERVING: 87 calories; 1g fat; 7g carbohydrates; 11g protein; 0g fiber

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This entry was posted by on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 7:42 am and is filed under 2 Point, American, Dressing, Sauce, Gravy and Dip, Healthy, Low Calorie, Vegetarian.

  • Cathy

    Can i use a regular plain yogurt instead of the greek kind? And will it have the same taste and consistency?

  • lisa

    most bottled and dry ranch dressings (dry seasoning packest) contain msg – monosodiumglutatmate — msg is extremely unhealthy for a variety of reasons – sodium overload and weight (not just water, actual fat) gain

  • AnnaLynn

    Nothing healthy about a ranch dressing packet…well, unless you know it’s free or preservatives…but is there such a thing?

  • http://www.facebook.com/dana.r.mills Dana Rampey Mills

    Made this tonight & it is GREAT!!! So much better that reduced or fat free store bought dressings :)

  • Andrea

    Made this yesterday and it was perfect! The 2tbs for a salad is enough but I always get in to trouble with veggie dips – so this was awesome!

  • laaloosh

    Absolutely! I just use the yogurt because it’s got more protein and more probiotics, but sour cream is what the package of ranch calls for.

  • Gingerella

    Could you use fat free sour cream with the same overall taste/effect?  I ask because no matter how I try to use it, I cannot eat yogurt.  I hate it, but I like sour cream, go figure!  According to the Trader Joe’s label, their fat free sour cream is either 0 or 1 point, I cant remember.  Do you think it would work?

  • 01evyh

    You know what i do is use the fat free ranch and sprinkle some of the ranch seasoning in to the bowl of ranch iam going to use. And it taste pretty good

  • laaloosh

    About 1 week.

  • http://motherrimmy.com/ Motherrimmy

    Great idea – I’m such a fan of Greek yogurt. 

  • amyB2010

    Bless your heart! Just started and this will help a TON!!

  • Coope338

    Do you know how long this stays good?

  • Amanda Caldwell

    Looks good, thanks for sharing! :)
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