Healthy RANCH dressing!

sarahmarieb36
sarahmarieb36 Posts: 39 Member
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I LOVE ranch dressing. i just hate that it is not very healthy. So i came across a recipe on Pinterest for a HEALTHY ranch dressing!! i made it the other day and it is DELICIOUS! (*please note that this is not MY recipe. just one i came across and thought i would share with everyone..cuz who doesnt love ranch?)

Ingredients:
1 cup Chobani Greek Yogurt PLAIN.
1 Packet hidden valley ranch mix
*1/2 cup 1% or 2% milk

whisk together all ingredients and let it sit for an hour.

*i used 1/2 cup of milk because that is what the recipe called for but i thought it was a bit too runny for my liking. so add less milk for a little thicker dressing.

nutritional info: (for the ENTIRE batch):
calories: 201 carbs: 15 fat: 2 Sodium: 155 fiber: 0 sugar: 15

http://fabulousfoodblog.com/2012/12/31/ranch-is-so-fattening-until-now-this-whole-jar-of-ranch-is-only-1-75-grams-of-fat-and-255-calories-1-cup-dannon-oikos-plain-greek-yogurt-1-packet-hidden-valley-ranch-mix-12-cup-1-milk-whisk-to-2/

also...on the website it says different calories, but im just posting what MFP said the nutritional info was when i entered all the ingredients. so it might vary from different brands and what not.

ENJOY! let me know what you think if you make it!!
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  • Bethnevergivesup
    Bethnevergivesup Posts: 24
    I am going to have to try this! Thanks for posting! :)
  • sarahmarieb36
    sarahmarieb36 Posts: 39 Member
    I LOVE ranch dressing. i just hate that it is not very healthy. So i came across a recipe on Pinterest for a HEALTHY ranch dressing!! i made it the other day and it is DELICIOUS! (*please note that this is not MY recipe. just one i came across and thought i would share with everyone..cuz who doesnt love ranch?)

    Ingredients:
    1 cup Chobani Greek Yogurt PLAIN.
    1 Packet hidden valley ranch mix
    *1/2 cup 1% or 2% milk

    whisk together all ingredients and let it sit for an hour.

    *i used 1/2 cup of milk because that is what the recipe called for but i thought it was a bit too runny for my liking. so add less milk for a little thicker dressing.

    nutritional info: (for the ENTIRE batch):
    calories: 201 carbs: 15 fat: 2 Sodium: 155 fiber: 0 sugar: 15

    http://fabulousfoodblog.com/2012/12/31/ranch-is-so-fattening-until-now-this-whole-jar-of-ranch-is-only-1-75-grams-of-fat-and-255-calories-1-cup-dannon-oikos-plain-greek-yogurt-1-packet-hidden-valley-ranch-mix-12-cup-1-milk-whisk-to-2/

    also...on the website it says different calories, but im just posting what MFP said the nutritional info was when i entered all the ingredients. so it might vary from different brands and what not.

    ENJOY! let me know what you think if you make it!!

    to be more specific i meant let it *chill* for an hour in the fridge. =)
  • sarahmarieb36
    sarahmarieb36 Posts: 39 Member
    I am going to have to try this! Thanks for posting! :)

    i hope you like it! it was so easy and i thought it had better flavor then regular ranch. we used the buttermilk packet.
  • babsmoran
    babsmoran Posts: 29
    bump bump yummm
  • luvs2teachincali
    luvs2teachincali Posts: 207 Member
    Are their any OTHER kinds of dressing!? :laugh: Will have to try this. Thanks for sharing, yum!
  • finkcelia
    finkcelia Posts: 2
    I am soooo trying this!
    I love ranch too! And am pretty picky about it.

    This sounds yummy! =]

    Also: Thanks for giving some feedback about how it turned out for you. I like 'runny' ranch with lotsa flavor! So by your description I can bet I'll like it!
  • tweetetina
    tweetetina Posts: 29
    Have to try this...love ranch dressing
  • Pjo1974
    Pjo1974 Posts: 8
    sounds delish! i may add a little salsa and blend it with my hand blender to make it a southwest ranch.
  • Saaaam42
    Saaaam42 Posts: 154 Member
    Made this tonight - thank you for posting, I LOVE ranch dip with veggies and I'm so happy I can eat it guilt free. It's so tasty, too!
  • labrennan
    labrennan Posts: 132 Member
    love ranch dressing to....will definitely try this...thanks for posting it
  • MarshaMole
    MarshaMole Posts: 142 Member
    bump
  • adreeea
    adreeea Posts: 47 Member
    Thanks for this because real ranch always ruins a healthy salad for me but its the only dressing I like. Cant wait to try this.
  • deedster_a
    deedster_a Posts: 91 Member
    Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
    Makes 1 cup

    1/2 cup mayonnaise
    1/2 cup buttermilk
    1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon msg (Accent brand is good)
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/8 teaspoon onion powder
    1 pinch dried thyme

    Mix together and chill.
  • Saaaam42
    Saaaam42 Posts: 154 Member
    Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
    Makes 1 cup

    1/2 cup mayonnaise
    1/2 cup buttermilk
    1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon msg (Accent brand is good)
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/8 teaspoon onion powder
    1 pinch dried thyme

    Mix together and chill.
    :cry:
  • asher0920
    asher0920 Posts: 2 Member
    sounds delish! i may add a little salsa and blend it with my hand blender to make it a southwest ranch.

    If you don't have salsa on hand or don't want to buy it, Hidden Valley makes a Fiesta Ranch packet that has a kick to it. I use it in my taco soup :)
  • mslady28358
    mslady28358 Posts: 10 Member
    bump
  • lklkl5
    lklkl5 Posts: 113 Member
    Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
    Makes 1 cup

    1/2 cup mayonnaise
    1/2 cup buttermilk
    1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon msg (Accent brand is good)
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/8 teaspoon onion powder
    1 pinch dried thyme

    Mix together and chill.

    What purpose does the MSG serve? My son is allergic to it and gets severe migrains. Would it be okay without?
  • hauer01
    hauer01 Posts: 516 Member
    I do this all of the time. For a Ranch Veggie Dip, Omit the milk! Its a nice thick bucket of Ranchy goodness.
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    I am going to have to try this! Thanks for posting! :)
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    pstealing. LOl to post on facebook and my MfP page
  • MsStang02
    MsStang02 Posts: 147 Member
    Bumpity Bump
  • daniellemm1
    daniellemm1 Posts: 465 Member
    bump because I love ranch and have been having lite italian in its place. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
  • leeroxboro
    leeroxboro Posts: 142 Member
    bump
  • Sabresgal63
    Sabresgal63 Posts: 641 Member
    nutritional info: (for the ENTIRE batch):
    calories: 201 carbs: 15 fat: 2 Sodium: 155 fiber: 0 sugar: 15

    I am a bit confused on your calculations for the entire batch. An entire packet of Hidden valley ranch mix is 80 calories (5 cal per 2 tbs x 16 servings), 2160 mg sodium (135 mg per 2 tbs x 16 servings)
  • BeckyAnne4
    BeckyAnne4 Posts: 143 Member
    BBBBUUUUUMMMMPPPP! :happy:
  • simona815
    simona815 Posts: 48 Member
    Thanks for sharing!! Ranch is my favorite.
  • bethanykf
    bethanykf Posts: 68
    Sounds delicious.
  • UrnAsh
    UrnAsh Posts: 207 Member
    I love Ranch. DH says I ruin my steak when I dip it in it. :laugh: I'll have to try this.
  • pwnderosa
    pwnderosa Posts: 280 Member
    I must try this. My evil friends in college taught me to dip my pizza in ranch dressing....so it's no wonder I'm on MFP!! Hahahah
  • Christie0428
    Christie0428 Posts: 221 Member
    Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
    Makes 1 cup

    1/2 cup mayonnaise
    1/2 cup buttermilk
    1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon msg (Accent brand is good)
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/8 teaspoon onion powder
    1 pinch dried thyme

    Mix together and chill.

    For the love of god, please don't ADD MSG to your food!! it is poison!! the protocol for makign mice fat in a lab study is to feed it MSG. It should be illegal. It is hard enough to avoid it in your food since food manufacturers hide in under many other names... Please, please, please don't add it!

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