Best 9 Light Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipes
Buttermilk ranch dressing is an easy and delicious dressing that can be used on salads, vegetables, and even as a marinade for chicken. The best light buttermilk ranch dressing recipes use simple ingredients and are quick to make, making them a great option for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Whether you're looking for a creamy, tangy dressing or a healthier version with fewer calories, there's a light buttermilk ranch dressing recipe out there that's perfect for you.
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LOW-FAT BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING
A creamy low-fat ranch dressing made with buttermilk and fresh herbs. Perfect to serve with end-of-summer garden vegetables!
Provided by Gina
Categories condiment
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl or large measuring cup, combine the sour cream, yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, powder, onion powder, parsley, chives, salt, and cracked pepper. Mix well.
- Stir in the white balsamic vinegar; then buttermilk.
- Adjust the seasonings to taste, adding another tablespoon of balsamic vinegar if desired. The flavors will become bolder over time.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 cup, Calories 52.5 kcal, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, Fat 2 g, Sodium 289 mg, Sugar 4 g
LIGHT RANCH DRESSING
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk the buttermilk, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, onion flakes, garlic powder, chives, dill and parsley in a bowl; add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING WITH GREEK YOGURT
A nice light ranch dressing good for wraps and salads that substitutes mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Provided by The Jazz Chef
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Yogurt Dressing Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk Greek yogurt, buttermilk, sour cream, parsley, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Refrigerate, covered, so flavors blend, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 47.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
RANCH-STYLE BUTTERMILK DRESSING
This creamy quick-to-fix dressing is pleasantly seasoned with dill and minced parsley...and it whisks together in no time. Shirley Francey of St. Catherines, Ontario submitted the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Whisk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING
Traditional homemade buttermilk ranch dressing.
Provided by Laura Aigner
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Ranch Dressing Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk mayonnaise and buttermilk in a medium mixing bowl until smooth. Add parsley, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, dill, and pepper; whisk until blended together. Place in the refrigerator until flavors have melded, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 1 g
LIGHT BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING
This is a great ranch dressing mix, which is lower in sodium and without the preservatives found in the commercial brands. This dressing mix not only makes a good salad dressing and dip, it is also good as a sauce on cooked vegetables, baked potatoes, fish, poultry and meat. This recipe makes 1/2 cup of the dry mix, or enough to make 8 cups of the finished dressing. You can make the dry mix up in larger quantities and package it in small decorative jars just large enough to hold one recipe for holiday gifts. When wrapping the jars of the mix, you could include a copy of the recipe and the ingredients for making more of the dry mix. This way if the recipient likes the dressing, they can make more of it for themselves and share it with even more friends. Recipe is from Cook It Light.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To make the dry mix, combine the dry dressing mix ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Store the mixture in an airtight container in a dry place.
- To make the dressing, combine 1 T of the dry mix with the mayonnaise and buttermilk and mix well using a wire whisk.
- Store the dressing in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.
- Makes 1 cup of dressing.
- Each 2 T serving contains approximately: 16 calories, negligible fat; 1 mg cholesterol; 112 mg sodium; 3 grams carbohydrate; 1 gm protein; negligible fiber.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.4, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 13.8, Sodium 3105.8, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 19.6, Protein 18.1
OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING
I'm not fond of a garlic press-cleaning out all the holes is a chore. I prefer chopping garlic, but finely chopping or mashing large quantities to a paste (see page 72) can be tiresome. Recently I picked up my Microplane, a rasp-type grater, and grated the garlic directly over my saucepan. A couple of swipes back and forth and the garlic had disappeared into the pan below.
Yield makes about 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, green onions, parsley, vinegar, mustard, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours. The garlic becomes very strong if made more than a day in advance.
LIGHTER RANCH DRESSING
Lighter versions of ingredients such as sour cream and mayonnaise still provide lively flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 5m
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, scallions, and dill; season with salt and pepper. To store, refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
LIGHT BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING
This is how I like to make my ranch from a mix packet - lightened up, but still quite yummy. If you really want to pack a punch, put in 2T of blue cheese crumbles.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk together the sour cream and mayo. Add buttermilk and whisk together. Add ranch dressing mix and whisk until combined.
- Pour it in a jar, tighten the lid, and place in the fridge for about an hour or more to thicken.
Tips:
- Use fresh buttermilk for the best flavor. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use only half the amount.
- Don't overmix the dressing. Overmixing will make the dressing thick and gloppy.
- Taste the dressing before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Buttermilk ranch dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Buttermilk ranch dressing is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, vegetables, and meats. It's also a great dipping sauce for chicken wings, potato chips, and other snacks. This lightened-up version of buttermilk ranch dressing is made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, which makes it lower in calories and fat. It's also made with fresh herbs, which give it a bright, flavorful taste. This buttermilk ranch dressing is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.
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