High-Protein Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt

Make a creamy High-Protein Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt using simple ingredients like Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, parsley, and salt. This easy, flavorful dressing is perfect for salads, dipping veggies, or adding to sandwiches with rich, fresh flavors.

the best healthy homemade ranch dressing recipe that is anti-inflammatory and easily digestible

If you’re looking for a creamy, flavorful dressing that’s quick and easy to make, this High-Protein Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt is exactly what you need. Made with simple ingredients like Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic powder, and dried herbs, it’s the perfect balance of rich and fresh flavors.

As someone who loves to create recipes that combine ease with great taste, this dressing is a staple in my kitchen. You’ll love how versatile it is—whether you’re tossing it in a salad, using it as a dip for veggies, or spreading it on a sandwich. This recipe is better than the store-bought versions because it’s made with real, wholesome ingredients and can be customized to suit your taste.

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Why You’ll Love This Easy Healthy Ranch Dressing Recipe

  • Creamy texture: This ranch dressing is rich and creamy, made with a blend of Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and buttermilk.
  • Simple ingredients: You only need basic pantry staples like garlic powder, onion powder, and dried herbs.
  • Versatile use: Perfect for salads, veggie dips, or even as a sandwich spread.
  • Quick to make: Just mix everything together in minutes and enjoy!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here is everything you need to make the best homemade ranch salad dressing recipe:

Greek Yogurt: Swap with sour cream for a thicker consistency or use a dairy-free alternative for a dairy-free version.

Mayonnaise: Use vegan mayo or omit if you want a lower-fat dressing.

Buttermilk: Replace with almond milk or coconut milk, adding a splash of lemon juice for tang.

Garlic Powder: Freshly minced garlic works great for a more intense garlic flavor.

Onion Powder: Finely minced fresh onion can be used for a bolder onion taste.

Dried Dill: Fresh dill is a perfect substitute if you have it on hand.

Dried Parsley: Fresh parsley can be used in place of dried for a vibrant, fresh taste.

How to Make My High-Protein Ranch Dressing

Step 1: Combine The Wet Ingredients

Add the plain greek yogurt, buttermilk, and mayonnaise to a medium-sized mixing bowl

Adding wet ingredients to muffin batter.

Step 2: Add the Spices

Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, and salt to the bowl.

All the ranch dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl.

Step 3: Mix them all Together

Mix all the ingredients until well combined.

Mixing all the ranch dressing ingredients together with a whisk in a mixing bowl.

Step 4. Enjoy!

Pour the ranch dressing into an air-tight jar and store it in the fridge. It’s that simple!

Dipping a stock of celery in high-protein ranch dressing with greek yogurt.
Jar high-protein ranch dressing with greek yogurt to garlic and parsley.

Helpful Recipe Notes

Adjust seasoning: Feel free to adjust the garlic, onion, or dill to your taste preference.

Thicker or thinner: For a thicker dressing, reduce the amount of buttermilk, or add more for a thinner consistency.

Make it dairy-free: Swap the Greek yogurt and buttermilk for dairy-free alternatives like almond or coconut yogurt.

Delicious Serving Suggestions

  • As a salad dressing: Drizzle over your favorite greens, including romaine or spinach.
  • Veggie dip: Serve as a dip with fresh vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers.
  • Chicken marinade: Use it to marinate chicken breasts before grilling for added flavor.
  • Wraps and sandwiches: Spread on wraps or sandwiches to add creamy, herby goodness.
  • Pizza topping: Drizzle on homemade pizza for an extra burst of flavor.
  • Potato salad: Use as a base for a creamy potato salad or coleslaw.

Store in the fridge: Keep your ranch dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.Stir before serving: The dressing may thicken in the fridge, so give it a quick stir before using.

How long does this homemade ranch dressing last?
It can last up to a week when stored properly in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can I make this ranch dressing dairy-free?
Yes, you can substitute the Greek yogurt and buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives.

Can I freeze this dressing?
Freezing is not recommended as the texture may change when thawed due to the dairy content.

Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried?
Absolutely! Fresh herbs like dill and parsley can add even more flavor to the dressing. Just double the quantity compared to dried herbs.

Dipping a stock of celery in high-protein ranch dressing with greek yogurt.

High-Protein Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt

Gluten-Free diet-friendly recipe
Make a creamy High-Protein Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt using simple ingredients like Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, parsley, and salt. This easy, flavorful dressing is perfect for salads, dipping veggies, or adding to sandwiches with rich, fresh flavors.
5 from 4 votes
Servings 16
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley

Instructions
 

  • Add the plain greek yogurt, buttermilk, and mayonnaise to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  • Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, and salt to the bowl.
  • Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
  • Pour the ranch dressing into an air-tight jar and store it in the fridge.

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Nutrition

Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 129mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword high protein, ranch salad dressing
Did you make this recipe and love it?Please let me know in the comments below how it turned out 🙂

Responses

  1. Tari A Avatar
    Tari A

    I made this recipe with a few changes. I originally looked on your site for a cottage cheese Ranch, but didn’t see one, so I used this one as a start. I subbed cottage cheese for the yogurt, cashew milk + lemon juice for buttermilk and only a little mayo. I did add a tablespoon of low fat sour cream too. Even with my changes, we loved it. We couldn’t even taste the cottage cheese. I love how you make so many cottage cheese filled recipes.

    1. Nicole Bonilla Avatar

      Hi Tari, I love your substitutions and I appreciate you sharing this! You incorporated the cottage cheese perfectly 🙂

  2. Carolyn Avatar
    Carolyn

    I made this and it was very tasty! I mixed this with your delicious potato salad recipe.
    I also made your homemade mayo recipe, and used it in the ranch dressing. It was delightful.
    Thanks for sharing!

    1. admin Avatar

      Hi Carolyn, I’m so excited you love this recipe! And that’s awesome that you included this ranch with the potato salad. I appreciate your feedback 🙂

  3. Cara Avatar
    Cara

    Made this, now I know the secret to “restaurant ranch”, you can’t buy it, you gotta make it! This is the best ranch dressing I’ve ever tasted, hands down winner. We used fresh garlic and fresh onion to avoid grain based fillers in powdered spices. It came out great. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!! Appreciating it very much as a person who cannot eat grain! Will see how it goes long term as mayo off the grocery store shelf usually is made with vinegar derived from grain…..we tried it with that anyways. May have to make the mayo that goes into it in future, if I do, I’ll look for your recipe on that…..thanks again!

    1. admin Avatar

      Hi Cara, thank you so much for sharing this!! I’m so excited you love this dressing as much as I do 🙂 I ALWAYS have a jar of it in my fridge. I love your subs to make sure it doesn’t contain any grains!

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6 Comments

  1. I made this recipe with a few changes. I originally looked on your site for a cottage cheese Ranch, but didn’t see one, so I used this one as a start. I subbed cottage cheese for the yogurt, cashew milk + lemon juice for buttermilk and only a little mayo. I did add a tablespoon of low fat sour cream too. Even with my changes, we loved it. We couldn’t even taste the cottage cheese. I love how you make so many cottage cheese filled recipes.

  2. I made this and it was very tasty! I mixed this with your delicious potato salad recipe.
    I also made your homemade mayo recipe, and used it in the ranch dressing. It was delightful.
    Thanks for sharing!

    1. Hi Carolyn, I’m so excited you love this recipe! And that’s awesome that you included this ranch with the potato salad. I appreciate your feedback 🙂

  3. Made this, now I know the secret to “restaurant ranch”, you can’t buy it, you gotta make it! This is the best ranch dressing I’ve ever tasted, hands down winner. We used fresh garlic and fresh onion to avoid grain based fillers in powdered spices. It came out great. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!! Appreciating it very much as a person who cannot eat grain! Will see how it goes long term as mayo off the grocery store shelf usually is made with vinegar derived from grain…..we tried it with that anyways. May have to make the mayo that goes into it in future, if I do, I’ll look for your recipe on that…..thanks again!

    1. Hi Cara, thank you so much for sharing this!! I’m so excited you love this dressing as much as I do 🙂 I ALWAYS have a jar of it in my fridge. I love your subs to make sure it doesn’t contain any grains!

5 from 4 votes (1 rating without comment)

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