Best 8 Low Fat Creamy Ranch Salad Dressing Recipes
Are you seeking a delectable yet guilt-free dressing to enhance your salads, dips, and appetizers? Look no further! This article will guide you through creating a tantalizing low-fat creamy ranch salad dressing that strikes the perfect balance between flavor and health consciousness. Say goodbye to heavy, high-calorie dressings and embrace a lighter, yet equally flavorful alternative that complements your favorite dishes without compromising your dietary goals. Get ready to transform your culinary experience with this delightful and nutritious ranch dressing.
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LOW FAT BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING
This dressing is the closest thing I could come to perfection. Enjoy it on salads and baked potatoes or use it as a dip for vegetables.
Provided by JPsMommie
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Sour Cream Dressing Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a bowl. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 264.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
FAT FREE CREAMY RANCH DRESSING
Make and share this Fat Free Creamy Ranch Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Teresa Johnson
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Into small bowl, measure all ingredients.
- Mix with wire whisk or fork until blended.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Stir before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 258.3, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 14.6, Protein 11.3
LOW-FAT RANCH DRESSING
"No one will believe this creamy, fresh tasting dressing is low in fat," conveys field editor Connie Simon of Reed City, Michigan. "It has wonderful traditional ranch flavor."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 1-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine oil, vinegar, sweetener and marjoram. Whisk in buttermilk, yogurt and mayonnaise. Stir in onion, parsley and garlic. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight to thicken. whisk before serving. serve over salad greens and vegetables of your choice. Refrigerate leftover dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LOW-FAT CREAMY RANCH SALAD DRESSING
Make and share this Low-Fat Creamy Ranch Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Audrey M
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 1 2/3 cups, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a food processor or blender, process cottage cheese and yogurt until smooth.
- Pour into bowl and stir in onions and seasonings.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so flavors blend.
- Store for up to one week.
- Stir before serving.
LOW FAT RANCH DRESSING OVER CHOPPED SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the greens with carrots and radishes. Mix yogurt with grated onion, herbs, lemon juice. Paste the garlic by chopping it then add a generous pinch of coarse salt and mash with the side of your knife. Mix paste into dressing. Season the dressing with black pepper, to your taste. Pour the dressing evenly over the salad, toss and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calorie, Fat 1 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 300 milligrams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 6 grams
RANCH SALAD DRESSING
For a lower-fat version, replace the sour cream with low-fat plain Greek yogurt.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Whisk in thyme, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 1 g
SIMPLE LOW-FAT RANCH DRESSING
This creamy, rich-tasting dressing is a very deceiving low-fat alternative.-Cindy Bertrand, Floydada, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients until smooth. Cover and chill. Serve over salad greens. Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts :
CREAMY 'RANCH' DRESSING
Lisa Feldman, the director of culinary services at the schools division of the food services company Sodexo, understands that where there is ranch dressing, there are kids who will eat vegetables. Lisa is working to devise menus for schools that meet or exceed the Department of Agriculture's Healthier US Schools Challenge requirements. With a deep understanding of the ingredients that school lunch programs have to work with, she developed a white bean and yogurt salad dressing base. The mixture will make a dressing that has much more nutritional value, considerably less sodium, and none of the additives in the long ingredient list on a bottle of commercial ranch dressing. Lisa credits the chef and cookbook author Joyce Goldstein for the idea. This is an adaptation of the ranch that Lisa developed for schools. It can be used as a dip, but also as a salad dressing for crisp salads. Adding the ice cube to the food processor helps to break down the fiber in the bean skins so that the dressing is less grainy.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup, about 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Process garlic in a food processor fitted with a steel blade until the minced garlic is adhering to sides. Stop processor and scrape down. Add beans, yogurt and ice cube and process until smooth. With the machine running, add lemon juice, salt, and olive oil and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Scrape into a bowl and stir in chives, tarragon and dill. Serve as a dip or use with crisp salads (it's a bit too thick for delicate lettuces like spring mixes).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 65, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 143 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
Tips:
- For a thicker dressing, use less buttermilk or milk. For a thinner dressing, use more buttermilk or milk.
- To make a vegan version of the dressing, use a plant-based milk, such as almond milk or oat milk, and a vegan mayonnaise.
- To add extra flavor to the dressing, try adding a tablespoon of minced fresh herbs, such as dill, chives, or parsley.
- To make a spicy ranch dressing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- For a smoky ranch dressing, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika.
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Conclusion:
This low-fat creamy ranch salad dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on salads, vegetables, and even as a dipping sauce. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad dressing, give this recipe a try.
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