Homemade ranch dressing... 23 calories per serving!!

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  • pixiee88
    pixiee88 Posts: 52
    Due to the salt and monosodiumglutamate the ranch packet is out for me.
    Found a better version on skinnytaste.com:

    Low-fat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
    Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
    Servings: 13 • Serving Size: 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons)
    Calories: 52.3 • Fat: 2.0 g • Carbs: 5.5 g • Fiber: 0.0 g • Protein: 3.4 g • Sugar: 3.7 g
    Sodium: 288.8 mg

    Ingredients:
    3/4 cup fat free sour cream
    3/4 cup fat free Greek yogurt
    1/3 cup Hellman's light mayonnaise
    1 tsp garlic powder
    1 tsp onion powder
    1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
    1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
    1 tsp salt
    freshly ground pepper
    1-2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
    2 cups 1% low fat buttermilk

    This way you can adjust the salt to taste.

    Thanks! I'm definitely going to try this! :happy:
  • Lindz2323
    Lindz2323 Posts: 261 Member
    I will definitely have to try this!! Thank you!
  • Cueball55
    Cueball55 Posts: 152 Member
    you read my mind. i checked it out too, and found the msg and sodium content ridiculous (for me).

    i will try this, thanks very much!
    Due to the salt and monosodiumglutamate the ranch packet is out for me.
    Found a better version on skinnytaste.com:

    Low-fat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
    Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
    Servings: 13 • Serving Size: 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons)
    Calories: 52.3 • Fat: 2.0 g • Carbs: 5.5 g • Fiber: 0.0 g • Protein: 3.4 g • Sugar: 3.7 g
    Sodium: 288.8 mg

    Ingredients:
    3/4 cup fat free sour cream
    3/4 cup fat free Greek yogurt
    1/3 cup Hellman's light mayonnaise
    1 tsp garlic powder
    1 tsp onion powder
    1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
    1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
    1 tsp salt
    freshly ground pepper
    1-2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
    2 cups 1% low fat buttermilk

    This way you can adjust the salt to taste.
  • sherryjohnson2012
    sherryjohnson2012 Posts: 102 Member
    I love ranch dressing too!! Im going to try this
  • Kempossible
    Kempossible Posts: 158 Member
    Thanks!
  • ksalmon1998
    ksalmon1998 Posts: 40
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  • LovelyLibra79
    LovelyLibra79 Posts: 569 Member
    I obsess over Ranch dressing..thank you!
  • RockKelly
    RockKelly Posts: 62 Member
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  • my2gr8boys
    my2gr8boys Posts: 39 Member
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  • arneyfive
    arneyfive Posts: 16
    Thanks:happy:
  • ckes84
    ckes84 Posts: 52
    Love ranch dressing and was searching for a healthier alternative - found this one yesterday on Clean Eating, haven't tried it yet, but was going to make it tomorrow.

    Clean Eating Ranch Dressing
    (Makes approximately 8 tbsp.)
    5 tbsp. low-fat buttermilk
    3 tbsp. non-fat plain Greek yogurt
    1/4 tsp. onion powder
    1/4 tsp. dried dill
    1/2 ts. dried parsley
    1/2 tsp. dried chives
    1/2 tsp. salt
    Pepper to taste

    Directions

    Step 1 – Using a whisk, mix all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth and evenly blended.

    Note: I doubled the recipe. I suggest doubling every ingredient except the dill. Just use one portion of dill.

    Eat and Enjoy!

    Nutritional Content
    1 serving = 2 tbsp.

    Calories: 10
    Total Fat: 2 gm
    Saturated Fats: 0 gm
    Trans Fats: 0 gm
    Cholesterol: 0 gm
    Sodium: 55 mg
    Carbohydrates: 1 gm
    Dietary fiber: 0 gm
    Sugars: 1 gm
    Protein: 1 gm

    I was mistaken - not clean eating the site is "The Gracious Pantry".
  • mattysmom
    mattysmom Posts: 82 Member
    I buy the bolthouse farms greek yogurt dressing but it is way pricey, will defiantly be trying this instead!
  • tialynn1
    tialynn1 Posts: 884 Member
    Thanks for some of the suggestions! I love ranch dressing with so many things. Before I started this journey, I was eating a lot of it with everything. Now, I just use it with salads. Even then I have been using the low fat buttermilk ranch dressing. It is very good.
  • 1grammie
    1grammie Posts: 163
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  • focus4fitness
    focus4fitness Posts: 551 Member
    Thanks, I'll try this!!
  • jesska812
    jesska812 Posts: 102 Member
    I've been missing ranch dressing sooo much! I'll have to see if this hidden valley ranch stuff is available here in Australia. Thanks!!
  • thilyer
    thilyer Posts: 32 Member
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  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    BUMP!!!
  • rmoga99
    rmoga99 Posts: 37
    This sounds good too. Or, you can take these spices and add it to the greek/milk combination suggested initially an avoid MSG and tones of salt. Thanks everyone!

    Love ranch dressing and was searching for a healthier alternative - found this one yesterday on Clean Eating, haven't tried it yet, but was going to make it tomorrow.

    Clean Eating Ranch Dressing
    (Makes approximately 8 tbsp.)
    5 tbsp. low-fat buttermilk
    3 tbsp. non-fat plain Greek yogurt
    1/4 tsp. onion powder
    1/4 tsp. dried dill
    1/2 ts. dried parsley
    1/2 tsp. dried chives
    1/2 tsp. salt
    Pepper to taste

    Directions

    Step 1 – Using a whisk, mix all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth and evenly blended.

    Note: I doubled the recipe. I suggest doubling every ingredient except the dill. Just use one portion of dill.

    Eat and Enjoy!

    Nutritional Content
    1 serving = 2 tbsp.

    Calories: 10
    Total Fat: 2 gm
    Saturated Fats: 0 gm
    Trans Fats: 0 gm
    Cholesterol: 0 gm
    Sodium: 55 mg
    Carbohydrates: 1 gm
    Dietary fiber: 0 gm
    Sugars: 1 gm
    Protein: 1 gm

    I was mistaken - not clean eating the site is "The Gracious Pantry".
  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    Does anyone on here like ranch dressing as much as I do? Before I started on here, I would put it on EVERYTHING.. And it's so bad for you!! I found an awesome recipe for some homemade ranch and it is really good and so easy to make! You only need 3 ingredients and a canning jar or some other kind of container with a lid. Just whisk the following ingredients together:


    1 cup non-fat plain greek yogurt
    1/2 cup 1% milk (A little less if you like a thicker consistency)
    1 packet Hidden Valley ranch mix (They have different flavored ones, too!)

    And BAM! You have some tasty ranch dressing for a fraction of the calories!

    Note: If you don't like the tangy-ness of greek yogurt, you might not like it, because, well... it's mostly greek yogurt. I'd suggest giving it a try though!

    Due to the salt and monosodiumglutamate the ranch packet is out for me.
    Found a better version on skinnytaste.com:

    Low-fat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
    Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
    Servings: 13 • Serving Size: 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons)
    Calories: 52.3 • Fat: 2.0 g • Carbs: 5.5 g • Fiber: 0.0 g • Protein: 3.4 g • Sugar: 3.7 g
    Sodium: 288.8 mg

    Ingredients:
    3/4 cup fat free sour cream
    3/4 cup fat free Greek yogurt
    1/3 cup Hellman's light mayonnaise
    1 tsp garlic powder
    1 tsp onion powder
    1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
    1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
    1 tsp salt
    freshly ground pepper
    1-2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
    2 cups 1% low fat buttermilk

    This way you can adjust the salt to taste.



    Thanx for posting this!
  • wren176
    wren176 Posts: 148 Member
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  • TRISHA9714
    TRISHA9714 Posts: 8
    the only problem I have with this is the powdered ranch mix stuff is packed with ridiculous amounts of sodium.

    Just confirmed on Foodfacts.com the packet has 3500mg sodium and an obscene amount of Monosodium glutamate (probably why it makes stuff taste good ;-) :laugh:

    I have to say 3500 is a lot but if you divide it by the number of servings (for instance the 13 from you recipe) it actually comes out to a little less sodium per serving then the recipe you provided, or am I figuring it wrong? Although I'm with you the MSG is probably what makes it taste good! :)
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  • SuziLiciousness
    SuziLiciousness Posts: 4
    Awesome! I love this & any ideas to use Non-fat plain yogurt with!
  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    rebumping!
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