Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip

 

This good-for-you Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip is thick, creamy, and longs to be smeared on your sandwich or dunked into with chips and veggies.

Say buh-bye fatty ranch dressing that negates every salad it touches.

Hello to this protein-packed skinny ranch dip!

As I shared back when I posted this Roasted Red Pepper Dip, nothing makes me more skeptical than a dip that advertises itself as “skinny.

”Most of the time, I’d rather have less of the real-deal than more of a low-fat dip that doesn’t satisfy.

Fortunately for us, a thick, dreamy base of plain Greek yogurt is the ideal stealthy healthy vehicle for the addictive garlic, onion, and dill spices that create classic ranch flavor.

Ben, who ingests vegetables with the attitude most humans apply towards cough syrup—a necessary evil—ate a good chunk of this Greek yogurt dip with carrots before I had even started the photographs!

5 STAR REVIEW

“Delicious! Even my 12 year old daughter who doesn’t like ranch dip or even Greek yogurt, thinks it is tasty!”

— KARI —

How to Make Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip

All you need for this ranch-style Greek yogurt dip is a cup of your favorite non-fat plain Greek yogurt and a handful of dried herbs and spices that you likely keep stocked in your pantry.

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The Ingredients

• Greek Yogurt. Packed with protein, one of my favorite ways to use non-fat plain Greek yogurt is to turn it into a healthy Greek yogurt dip or sauce. It’s the best “skinny” swap for sour cream which is commonly used in other dip recipes. Try Homemade Tzatziki Sauce next, another dip made with creamy Greek yogurt.

SUBSTITUTION TIP!

If you don’t have non-fat Greek yogurt on hand, readers have reported success making this recipe with traditional plain yogurt also. The consistency will be a bit thinner, but it will still taste great!

• Garlic Powder and Onion Powder. Lends some zip and a little bite to the dip.
• Dill and Chives. Brings color, freshness and that signature ranch flavor.
• Worcestershire Sauce. Adds saltiness and craveable, savory umami flavor to the dip.
• Cayenne Pepper. Just a pinch of this spice goes a long way in adding a touch of heat to this cooling dip.

SUBSTITUTION TIP!

If you are really in a big hurry, you can of course always turn to a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dip mix. Mix a few teaspoons into Greek yogurt and you are good to go.

(That said, I love this healthy homemade herb and spice blend though because it cuts down the sodium substantially from what is typically found in the Hidden Valley packets.)

The Directions

1. Gather ingredients.

2. Combine everything together into a bowl.

3. Stir until blended and garnish with fresh chives. ENJOY!

SERVING IDEAS

Serve this ranch Greek yogurt dip for veggies, chips and more.

Here are a few of my favorite ways to enjoy this healthy, low-calorie dip:

• As a dip with Baked French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries.
• Spread on a Pulled Chicken Sandwich or Avocado Chicken Burger.
• Dolloped between layers of bacon and tomato on a Classic BLT.
• Serve alongside a platter of Grilled Portobello Mushrooms.

Storage Tips

• To Store. Refrigerate leftover ranch-style greek yogurt dip in an airtight container for up to three days.