Best 7 Fat Free Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix It Yourself Recipes

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Prepare your taste buds for a guilt-free, tangy explosion with our homemade Fat-Free Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix! This versatile mix is the perfect sidekick for salads, vegetables, and even as a marinade. Made with a harmonious blend of herbs and spices, it delivers the classic Hidden Valley Ranch flavor without any added fat. And the best part? You can whip it up in a matter of minutes using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Dive into our collection of three delectable recipes: the traditional ranch dressing, a zesty buttermilk ranch, and a creamy Greek yogurt ranch. Get ready to elevate your meals with a dollop of homemade ranch dressing goodness!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY GREEK YOGURT RANCH DRESSING



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Creamy healthy greek yogurt ranch dressing with ingredients that you can feel good about! This easy homemade ranch dressing will be your new go-to for salads, dips, and more. Skip the bottled stuff for good and try this amazing, protein-packed option!

Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Dip     Dressing     Gluten Free     Grain Free     Vegetarian

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice (or can sub apple cider vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon dried dill or fresh chopped chives
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons water to thin dressing
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl or a mason jar and mix until well combined. If using a mason jar, you can simply put the lid on and shake the jar until well combined. Dressing serves 4, 2 tablespoons each.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 19.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, Fat 0.11 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 1.2 g

FAT-FREE HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH DRESSING (MIX IT YOURSELF )



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I LOVE the regular Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing made at home from the package, but it's too many points on Weight Watchers. So, to still enjoy it while trying to slim down, I've modified this recipe with no guilt!

Provided by Jen O.

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1 cup light mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's)
1 cup nonfat milk

Steps:

  • In a shakable container, combine the dressing mix, the mayonnaise and the milk.
  • Shake until well blended.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

LOW-SALT HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH MIX



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Packaged ranch dressing mix is so incredibly versatile. It's also loaded with salt and MSG. I've found a lot of copycat recipes, but most of them still have a lot of salt in them. Here's my version. When mixing up dressing or dip, let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour before serving to let it thicken and allow the flavors time to come out.

Provided by SuburbanCat

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups mix

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 saltine crackers
1/2 cup dried onion flakes
2 cups dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup onion powder
1/2 cup garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried dill weed
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if you like a little bite to it)

Steps:

  • Crumble saltines into a blender. Add onion flakes and parsley. Pulse until the mixture is a fine powder.
  • Pour the mixture into a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • To make salad dressing, add 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons mix to 1 cup mayo and 1 cup buttermilk. Mix well.
  • To make dip, add 2 to 3 tablespoons mix to one 16 oz container of sour cream. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.6, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 369.7, Carbohydrate 89, Fiber 14.5, Sugar 24.6, Protein 17.4

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH DRESSING



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Make and share this Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 cup, 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup dry buttermilk or 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
4 teaspoons dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  • For dressing, combine 1/4 cup mix with 1/2 cup water. Blend into 3/4 cup mayonnaise. Shake well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 27.6, Sodium 982.7, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 37.2, Protein 14.6

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH SALAD DRESSING & SEASONING (COPYCAT)



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My reverse-engineered recipe for this popular packaged dressing mix yields 6 batches. You can actually substitute chicken bouillon granules for vegetable bouillon granules, if you're not serving vegetarians. Xanthan gum, an emulsifier, is sold in health food stores.

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 6 16-serving batches, 96 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 tablespoons cultured dry buttermilk (SACO brand)
2 tablespoons vegetable bouillon granules
4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons onion powder
4 teaspoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon Accent seasoning
1 tablespoon Butter Buds
1 tablespoon dried chives
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 1/2 teaspoons citric acid
1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons xanthan gum
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried chives
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • WHISK all of the SPICE MILL INGREDIENTS into a medium bowl.
  • FUNNEL half of mixture into a clean spice mill or coffee grinder; MILL for 5 seconds.
  • TRANSFER mixture to a resealable container; REPEAT milling procedure with remaining mixture.
  • ADD the SHAKE-IN HERBS to milled mixture in container; SEAL the container; SHAKE until thoroughly blended.
  • STORE tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
  • FOR A SALAD DRESSING: In a bowl, combine 1 cup whole milk with 1 cup mayonnaise and 3 tablespoons of this seasoning. Mix well. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes to thicken. Stir before serving.
  • FOR A CREAMIER SALAD DRESSING: In a bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 milk, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 3 tablespoons of this seasoning. Mix well. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes. Stir before serving.
  • FOR A CHIP DIP: In a bowl, combine 16 ounces sour cream with 3 tablespoons of this seasoning. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes. Stir before serving.
  • FOR A VEGETABLE DIP: In a bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream and 1 cup mayonnaise with 3 tablespoons of this dressing. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes. Stir before serving.
  • SERVE and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2.9, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 38.6, Carbohydrate 0.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.2

HIDDEN VALLEY ORIGINAL RANCH DRESSING CLONE



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Make and share this Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing Clone recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lauren Clark

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Cover and chill for several hours before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.2, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 711.8, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 4.3

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CHICKEN



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I got this recipe from the back of a bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing. It's simple to make (a must for me) and tasted delicious. I lost the recipe but from memory, here it is.

Provided by SAMS_Club

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts.
  • In a small dish or on a plate, combine the Ranch dressing and the flour. Dip each breast in the mixture until well coated.
  • Transfer to baking dish. Cover breasts with the cheddar cheese and bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.9, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 100.2, Sodium 552.9, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 29.3

Tips:

  • For a tangier dressing, use buttermilk instead of milk.
  • Add a tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, chives, or parsley, for extra flavor.
  • If you like a thicker dressing, add more powdered milk or nonfat yogurt.
  • For a creamier dressing, use half-and-half instead of milk.
  • To make a vegan dressing, use almond milk or soy milk instead of milk, and omit the nonfat yogurt.

Conclusion:

This homemade fat-free Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix is a delicious and healthy alternative to the store-bought version. It's easy to make, and you can customize it to your own taste. Whether you're using it as a dip, a dressing, or a marinade, this dressing is sure to please everyone at your table.

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