Best 10 Yogurt Ranch Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our diverse collection of yogurt ranch recipes. From the classic buttermilk ranch to the tangy Greek yogurt ranch, each recipe offers a unique twist on this beloved dressing. Elevate your salads, vegetables, and grilled meats with our creamy, flavorful creations. Discover the perfect balance of herbs, spices, and yogurt, resulting in a versatile dressing that complements any dish. Dive into our culinary adventure and find your new favorite yogurt ranch recipe today!

* **Buttermilk Ranch:** Experience the timeless charm of this classic ranch dressing, made with tangy buttermilk, mayonnaise, and a blend of herbs and spices.

* **Greek Yogurt Ranch:** Enjoy a healthier twist on the traditional ranch with this Greek yogurt-based dressing. It's packed with protein and has a delightful tang.

* **Avocado Ranch:** Elevate your dressing game with the creamy richness of avocado. This vibrant green dressing is perfect for adding a pop of color and flavor to your dishes.

* **Bacon Ranch:** Indulge in the irresistible combination of bacon and ranch in this smoky, savory dressing. It's sure to become a favorite for bacon lovers.

* **Sriracha Ranch:** Experience a spicy kick with this Sriracha-infused ranch dressing. It adds a fiery twist to your favorite dishes without overpowering the other flavors.

* **Dill Ranch:** Discover the refreshing taste of dill in this herbaceous ranch dressing. It's perfect for adding a light, aromatic flavor to your meals.

* **Lemon-Herb Ranch:** Delight in the bright, citrusy notes of lemon and a medley of herbs in this zesty ranch dressing. It's a refreshing choice for summer salads and grilled dishes.

* **Homemade Ranch Seasoning:** Craft your own ranch seasoning blend with this easy-to-follow recipe. Use it to make your own ranch dressing or sprinkle it on roasted potatoes, chicken, or vegetables for a flavorful boost.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK YOGURT RANCH SALAD DRESSING



Greek Yogurt Ranch Salad Dressing image

Made with Greek yogurt, it's zesty, creamy, and so much more wholesome and flavorful than store-bought ranch dressing.

Provided by Van Dana

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Yogurt Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ tablespoon vinegar
⅓ cup milk, or as needed
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
5 fresh chives, finely chopped
salt to taste
1 cup Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Pour vinegar into a 1-cup liquid measure. Add enough milk to make 1/3 cup. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, pepper, paprika, chives, and salt in a small bowl. Mix in Greek yogurt. Gradually stir in buttermilk to thin out dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 42 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

LOW-FAT GREEK YOGURT RANCH DIP



Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip image

This Greek yogurt ranch dip is super quick and easy and low-fat or fat-free. Tailor it to your needs by choosing your favorite plain yogurt and dressing mix. The dip can be used as a dressing by tossing it into a salad, but I would not recommend watering it down for easier pouring, as this will seriously affect the flavor and consistency.

Provided by Lee Crowell

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt
1 (0.4 oz) package buttermilk ranch dressing mix

Steps:

  • Mix ranch dressing mix into yogurt, stirring thoroughly until evenly distributed and smooth. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, Sodium 109.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

YOGURT RANCH



Yogurt Ranch image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
Ranch Seasoning, recipe follows
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add the yogurt and Ranch Seasoning to a bowl and mix until evenly combined. Serve as a dip with vegetables or whatever you like!
  • Add the parsley, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, thyme, sugar and some black pepper to a small jar with a lid. Secure the lid and shake until combined.

RANCH YOGURT DIP



Ranch Yogurt Dip image

This creamy concoction is a perfect dip for a variety of colorful veggies. Served in a cabbage bowl, it's sure to draw attention on a buffet table. "My guests never notice that this is lower in fat and sodium than traditional ranch-style dips," writes Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2/3 cup fat-free sour cream
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the first 13 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serve with fresh vegetables. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

YOGURT RANCH DRESSING/DIP



Yogurt Ranch Dressing/Dip image

Make and share this Yogurt Ranch Dressing/Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mpkartist

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 2h8m

Yield 1 cup, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dill (dried)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 dash black pepper
1 dash paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine and whisk together the yogurt and mayonnaise. Add seasonings and finish whisking until evenly blended. Chill for at least two hours before using.

LOADED CHICKEN OR TUNA SALAD WITH GREEK YOGURT GARLIC RANCH "MAYO" RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Loaded Chicken or Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt Garlic Ranch

Provided by Tarah716

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 to 3 cups shredded chicken (I use a roast chicken and a mix of white and dark meat) or 4 cans of white albacore tuna, drained
2 green onions, both the light and dark green parts, sliced
1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced
1 small carrot peeled and grated or shredded (sometimes I steam the carrot shreds, about 1 to 2 minutes, for more flavor)
2 large stalks of celery, peeled (this is the best way to add it to salads, no strings), thick white end cut off, split vertically three or four times, finely diced
1 very small red onion or one-quarter of a large red onion, diced (or 1 large shallot, diced)
1 to 3 avocados, depending on how many sandwiches, each half slightly mashed
Garlic Greek Yogurt Ranch Mayo (recipe follows). the amount depending on how 'wet' you like your chicken salad
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, if needed.
GREEK YOGURT GARLIC RANCH 'MAYO'
2/3 cup Greek Yogurt (Use all mayonnaise instead of yogurt, if desired)
2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (if using all mayonnaise, just 2)
1/4 cup chopped, fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped, fresh dill weed
1 garlic clove chopped and smashed into a paste with a pinch of kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup buttermilk (more or less, taste as you drizzle it in and stir, or 2 teaspoons buttermilk powder**) You can omit all the buttermilk, if you like. It's great without it too, since yogurt is already tangy. If using all mayo, you need to use it.
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Make the Salad Combine the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix in as much of the Greek Yogurt ranch mayo as you desire. The Secret - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (I refrigerate it overnight) before serving to allow the flavors of the chicken salad and yogurt ranch to really blend or shall I say 'sing'? Because it really does sing! You'd be amazed at the difference it makes, not unlike beef stew eaten the day after it's cooked. Season it with extra salt and pepper after letting it chill, if need be. Serve as sandwiches, slightly mashing an avocado on top or spreading the avocado on one or both slices of bread, then layering boston or butter lettuce and tomato, if desired, or roll into whole wheat flour tortilla wraps or flatbread. Keep it low-carb and gluten-free by serving as is on a salad plate or spooned into a ripe avocado half. Make The Greek Yogurt Garlic Ranch: Place Greek yogurt in a strainer lined with cheesecloth (or a paper towel) over a bowl. Cover the strainer and allow excess liquid to drain for about 1 to 2 hours. You'll be replacing the liquid with buttermilk to make it 'ranch'. (While it's draining, start roasting the peppers and prepping the rest of the vegetables for the salad). If you're using all mayonnaise, obviously you can skip the above step. In a medium bowl, stir together strained Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, dill, garlic paste,, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in buttermilk. Add more or less buttermilk for desired taste and consistency. I like it thick, like, well..mayo. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Wrap and refrigerate for several hours before adding it to salad, if you have the time. Even more flavor! Notes: *Double or add another half of the Garlic Ranch recipe for more 'mayo' ** You can usually find buttermilk powder in the baking or dried milk aisle in supermarkets. If not, you can order it online.

YOGURT RANCH DRESSING MARINATED CHICKEN LEGS AND TENDERS



Yogurt Ranch Dressing Marinated Chicken Legs and Tenders image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups Greek-style yogurt or reduced fat yogurt
1/2 cup milk
2 large cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon granulated onion, a palmful
1 tablespoon paprika, a palmful
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
A small handful dill leaves, finely chopped
Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
12 white meat tenders and 6 chicken leg drummers
Vegetable or any light frying oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon mustard powder, a palmful
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning or ground thyme
1 tablespoon sweet paprika or smoked sweet paprika, a palmful
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/3 palmful
Honey and hot sauce, for serving
Pickle spears, carrot and celery sticks and salted radishes, for serving

Steps:

  • Dressing: Combine the yogurt and milk in a medium bowl. Add all of the remaining ingredients and stir to incorporate.
  • Wash and dry the chicken pieces and coat them in the dressing.
  • Heat a couple of inches of frying oil in a large Dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat. The oil is ready when rapid bubbles surround the handle of a wooden spoon when submerged in the oil.
  • Put the flour in large double-bagged paper sack and add the mustard, poultry seasoning or thyme, paprika, turmeric and cayenne. Add the chicken tenders and shake to coat them in the flour. Using tongs add the chicken to the hot oil. Tenders will fry in 7 to 8 minutes time while you bread the 6 drummers. Remove the tenders to a cooling rack and add the drummers, they will take about 12 minutes for the juices to run clear. Remove the drummers to the cooling rack and season all of the chicken with salt while still hot.
  • Arrange the chicken on a serving platter and serve it at room temperature or cold with hot sauce and honey for topping. Pickles, celery, carrot sticks and salted radishes make crunchy accompaniments.

YOGURT-RANCH DIPPING SAUCE



Yogurt-Ranch Dipping Sauce image

This quick and easy dip is a little lighter than the average ranch and needs just a handful of ingredients. Serve it with crudités and chips for a snack, or use it to dress up a platter of simple grilled chicken.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, yogurt, herbs, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.

SPICY BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH COOL GREEK YOGURT RANCH



Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Cool Greek Yogurt Ranch image

These addicting baked sweet potato fries crisp up nicely in the oven. Dip them in a healthy garlicky dill ranch and you're good to go. Just reduce or leave out the sugar and spices if you prefer a less-spicy version.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons corn starch
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoons pure maple syrup or brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (add more for more heat)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or fine-grain sea salt + more to taste
3/4 cup Greek yogurt (I use full-fat)
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
1-2 garlic cloves (smashed and finely minced (about 2 heaping teaspoons))
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh minced dill
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Scrub sweet potatoes or peel off the skin, if you desire (I like to leave it on). Cut sweet potatoes into approx. 1/4-inch matchsticks. Put sweet potatoes into a large bowl and sprinkle the cornstarch over the top. Toss with your clean hands until all of the fries are coated. Drizzle with olive oil and toss again. Add maple syrup or brown sugar, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Toss until all of the fries are coated.
  • Lay fries on a baking sheet, making sure there is a little space around each fry - don't crowd or pile them! Depending on the size of your baking sheet, you may need to use two (I do).
  • Place in oven and bake until golden brown and many are crisp, about 25 minutes, turning carefully at right around the 15 minute mark. Remove fries from oven and let cool a bit.
  • While the fries are baking, make your ranch dip. In a small bowl, stir together all of the dip ingredients. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
  • Add more salt to the fries if you like. Serve warm with the ranch dip.

THE YOGURT SHOPPE CAFE RANCH CHICKEN



The Yogurt Shoppe Cafe Ranch Chicken image

The Yogurt Shoppe Cafe is in Columbus Georgia and was established in 1987. Ranch Chicken is one of the popular items on the menu amongst many other delicious home cooked meals. One of my friends came upon the recipe in a local magazine and was kind enough to share it with me so I just couldn't wait to share it with you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Provided by Bay Laurel

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6 chicken breasts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -6 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
2 cups buttermilk
2 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 (1 ounce) packages hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
pepper
paprika
parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375º.
  • In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, buttermilk, and ranch with wire wisk until smooth. It should be thicker than salad dressing.
  • Place chicken in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish that has been coated with non-stick spray and cover with mixture.
  • Top with bread crumbs, pepper, paprika, and parsley to taste.
  • put in oven and bake 30-45 minutes.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
  • Enjoy.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, spices, and vegetables will give your yogurt ranch dressing the best flavor.
  • Don't over-mix the dressing: Over-mixing can make the dressing too thick and gloopy. Just mix until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Let the dressing chill before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve the dressing with a variety of foods: Yogurt ranch dressing is a great addition to salads, sandwiches, wraps, and roasted vegetables.
  • Experiment with different flavors: You can add different herbs, spices, and vegetables to your yogurt ranch dressing to create different flavor variations.

Conclusion:

Yogurt ranch dressing is a delicious, versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of foods. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With so many different ways to make it, you're sure to find a yogurt ranch dressing recipe that you love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dressing, give yogurt ranch a try!

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