Calling all Ranch Snobs!
rhonv451
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I cant be the only one that LOVES me some ranch! Anyone have "clean" ranch recipes??
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I'm not sure what would be considered clean, but you could buy the ranch powder ( comes in bottles or packets ) and mix it with plain lower fat regular or greek yogurt instead of following their recipe. That can save you some calories. That's the only way I know to get close to a real ranch flavor and avoid all the mayo.0
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I have been mixing my Ranch powder with plain greek yogurt but recently have tried to find a recipe for homemade mix so I can cut out the preservatives, non-clumping agents, salt, and msg. I haven't found one that I love yet, but I know it's out there. In the mean time I have tried a couple that make me feel better about the amount of ranch I can balance on a celery stick.0
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Mixing hidden valley ranch powder with Greek yogurt has also worked for me, but I think I prefer to just portion out the normal stuff. It's preference really0
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You could also use the mayo made with olive oil and that is much better option than reg. mayo. In the diet i am doing from the doc they allow me to have in moderation of that mayo with olive oil. and you mix it with skim milk and that to make hiddenvalley ranch0
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I'd probably mix low fat cottage cheese with low fat buttermilk to mix with the ranch powder.
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This is 18 calories for 2 Tablespoons - I haven't tried it yet, but it's on my list to make next! I hope it's good!
Homemade Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Author: Show Me the Yummy
Recipe type: Dressing Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 11⁄2 cups
Homemade Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing - easy, healthy, and delicious! 200 calories for the ENTIRE recipe!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1⁄4 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh chives
1 cup non fat plain greek yogurt 1⁄3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Place the spices (dried parsley - fresh chives) into a food processor and pulse a few times, until the spices have been ground up a bit.
2. Scrape down the sides.
3. Place the remaining ingredients - greek yogurt, buttermilk, Dijon, and lemon juice - into the food processor and
pulse until the ingredients have been fully incorporated.
4. Scrape down the sides, if needed, and pulse again.
5. Transfer into a sealable container (like a mason jar) and place in the fridge until you're ready to use it!
Notes:
** Nutrition information is for the WHOLE recipe! Eat up!
*** This is a pretty thin dressing, if you like thicker dressings, slowly add in the buttermilk, until the consistency you prefer is reached!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 206 Fat: 1.1 Saturated fat: .5 Protein: 16.7
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I have made a similar ranch recipe and it tasted very good. Only problem was it got really thick. I was using it in mason jar salads and it got so thick that it wouldn't mix. I think if you can add some more milk to thin it out, its fine.0
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Tried this recipe from Skinnytaste a few times. I always forget how much I like it until I make it again. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/09/low-fat-buttermilk-ranch-dressing.html
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Thanks for the skinnytaste recipe. I have done the power with lite yogurt and sour cream. Gonna try this one.0