Best 11 Low Fat Herbed Ranch Dressing Recipes

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Do you crave the delightful flavor of ranch dressing but worry about its high-fat content? Fear not, for it's possible to savor this classic dressing without sacrificing your health goals. We bring you a collection of tantalizing low-fat herbed ranch dressing recipes that are bursting with flavor and made with wholesome ingredients. These recipes use a base of Greek yogurt, buttermilk, or a combination of both, resulting in a luscious and creamy texture without excessive fat. Whether you're drizzling it over a salad, using it as a dip for your favorite veggies, or spreading it on a sandwich, our low-fat herbed ranch dressing will elevate your culinary creations with its tangy, herby goodness.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

LOW FAT BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING



Low Fat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing image

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

1 ⅓ cups low-fat buttermilk
⅔ cup low-fat mayonnaise
⅔ cup low-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

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

LOW-FAT RANCH DRESSING



Low-Fat Ranch Dressing image

"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

4 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
Artificial sweetener equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced

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 HERBED RANCH DRESSING



Low-Fat Herbed Ranch Dressing image

Categories     Dairy     Herb     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup well-shaken low-fat (1 1/2%) buttermilk
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor blend all ingredients and salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Dressing keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week. Serve dressing with soft lettuce, shellfish salad, or salmon salad.

LOW FAT RANCH DRESSING OVER CHOPPED SALAD



Low Fat Ranch Dressing over Chopped Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10-ounce) sack mixed greens, any style or brand
1 cup shredded carrots, available packaged in produce section
1 cup plain low fat yogurt
2 tablespoons grated red onion
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped or snipped dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice, from a wedge of fresh lemon
1 clove garlic
Coarse salt
Black pepper

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

SIMPLE LOW-FAT RANCH DRESSING



Simple Low-Fat Ranch Dressing image

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

1 package (2 ounces) reduced-fat ranch salad dressing mix
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients until smooth. Cover and chill. Serve over salad greens. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts :

RANCH DRESSING LOW-FAT



Ranch Dressing Low-fat image

Make and share this Ranch Dressing Low-fat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Young Living in Tex

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fat free sour cream
2 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half (Land of Lakes Gourmet)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in blender or food processor.
  • Blend on high speed 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to two weeks.
  • Yield: aprox.
  • 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.8, Fat 60.2, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 1344.7, Carbohydrate 56.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 17.8, Protein 5.7

EASY LOW-FAT RANCH DRESSING



Easy Low-Fat Ranch Dressing image

Once I sampled this homemade ranch dressing, I quit buying the bottled variety. It can be easily doubled when you are serving a larger group.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in buttermilk. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours before serving. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

RANCH DRESSING WITH FRESH HERBS



Ranch Dressing With Fresh Herbs image

Although the original ranch dressing was made with ingredients like garlic powder and dried dill, fresh herbs and real garlic give this dressing a much brighter taste - and a pretty pale green color. This dressing is adapted from the restaurant Emily in Brooklyn, N.Y., one of the first pizzerias in New York City to serve ranch dressing. It's still a controversial combination in Brooklyn, but the chef Matt Hyland's dressing is uncontroversially delicious.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dips and spreads, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield About 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup chilled buttermilk, more as needed
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or parsley
1 cup store-bought mayonnaise, preferably Hellmann's
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, process the buttermilk, garlic, pepper, chives and mint together until the herbs are minced and the mixture turns pale green. Add the mayonnaise and process just until smooth. If desired, thin with additional buttermilk to get the consistency you want. Taste and add salt if needed.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 154, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 136 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

HEALTHY LOW FAT RANCH DRESSING



Healthy Low Fat Ranch Dressing image

This recipe is posted for the ZWT and is adapted from the book "Quick and Healthy "Recipes and Ideas" Low calorie version of an old favourite. Consistency will be thinner than the original, but the taste should be the same. ZWT REGION: USA.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon dried onion
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 pint buttermilk (470 ml)

Steps:

  • Blend all the seasoning together with the yogurt and mayonnaise.
  • Add the buttermilk and blend well.
  • Keeps (refrigerated) for several weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.6, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 522.9, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 13.3, Protein 8.2

LOW-FAT CREAMY RANCH SALAD DRESSING



Low-Fat Creamy Ranch Salad Dressing image

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

1 cup 2% fat cottage cheese
2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 chopped green onions
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

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.

HERB RANCH SALAD DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY



Herb Ranch Salad Dressing Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh dill, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, freshly ground black pepper, milk

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup greek yogurt
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
1 tablespoon dried thyme, minced
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup milk

Steps:

  • Add the ingredients into a mason jar. Screw the lid on tightly and shake vigorously.
  • The dressing can remain in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
  • Pour over your favorite salad ingredients and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 2 grams

Tips:

  • For a tangy dressing, use fresh lemon juice instead of white vinegar
  • Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard for a richer flavor
  • If you like a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper
  • For a creamy dressing, add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • To make a vegan dressing, use almond milk or soy milk instead of buttermilk
  • Serve the dressing with salads, grilled vegetables, or as a dipping sauce for chicken or fish

Conclusion:

Low-fat herbed ranch dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used for a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The tips above will help you make the perfect low-fat herbed ranch dressing for your next meal.

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