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May 18, 2022(updated July 25, 2023)

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt

5 from 3 votes
By Dani Spies
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Buttermilk Ranch Dressing with Greek yogurt is an easy, healthy, low-fat, 5-minute recipe! Made with a combination of low-fat buttermilk, mayo, low-fat Greek yogurt, diced onion, garlic, and fresh herbs. This delicious dip can be made right in a bowl or mason jar (no food processor or blender needed!) and is delightful when drizzled over your favorite salads or grain bowls, or used as a dip for veggies!

rich and creamy buttermilk dressing in a small glass jar
rich and cream buttermilk ranch dressing in a glass jar

I love making creamy salad dressings like this buttermilk ranch (and this classic blue cheese dressing) with Greek yogurt! It’s an easy way to lighten up your salad dressings while adding an extra boost of protein! Plus homemade salad dressings always taste better than store-bought and this one takes just 5 minutes to make!

I LOVE it drizzled over salads, buddha bowls, roasted vegetables, or as a dip for raw veggies or sweet potato fries (such an easy way to get your kids to eat their veggies!).

Ingredients needed

This easy dressing recipe includes simple, fresh, everyday ingredients that you may already have on hand. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Buttermilk is one of the main ingredients when making buttermilk ranch! I like to use low-fat buttermilk to lighten up the recipe a bit! If you prefer, full fat would work as well.
  • Greek Yogurt is a great way to add a rich, creamy texture to he dressing without adding excess fat (not that I have anything against fat, but I’m always looking for balance!). I use low-fat Greek yogurt but non-fat or full-fat would work as well. Simply choose the option that best aligns with your dietary needs and personal goals.
  • Mayonnaise adds a bit of creamy tang! You could skip it and use all Greek yogurt, but personally, I love the flavor that a little real mayo adds.
  • Onion adds a little bit of texture and great flavor. In a pinch, you can sub in 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
  • Fresh garlic adds a zip that really helps this dressing pop with flavor.
  • Fresh herbs are the secret to elevating any recipe and are essential to this buttermilk ranch! I highly recommend you use fresh herbs but again, dried herbs can work in a pinch.
  • Lemon juice adds little acidity to salad dressing. Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar would work as well.
  • Salt & pepper brings out all of the delicious flavors.
  • Cayenne pepper is optional, but I just love the subtle kick of heat a small pinch adds.
ingredients needed to make buttermilk ranch dressing
all of the ingredients needed to make this buttermilk ranch dressing with Greek yogurt
freshly made 5-minute buttermilk ranch dressing  with Greek yogurt
Freshly made 5-minute buttermilk ranch dressing with Greek yogurt.

How to make homemade healthy ranch

Just follow a few simple steps to make this buttermilk ranch dressing recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full, printable recipe.

  • Combine ingredients. I like to mix the ingredients together in my food processor because I don’t have to worry about chopping the onion, garlic, and herbs. Simply, add all of the ingredients into your food processor or blender and blend until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can chop everything up and then stir the ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  • Taste. Taste and add any additional ingredients, like more salt and pepper, as needed.
  • Enjoy! How easy was that?! The flavors will develop the longer it sits. Toss with salad greens or serve as a sauce over a grain bowl or as a dip with veggies. Store any leftovers in the fridge.

STORAGE TIPS: This easy buttermilk dressing recipe will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Simply give it a stir (or a shake) before using it. Do not leave the dressing out longer than 2 hours at room temperature. It contains dairy products that are perishable and can spoil quickly.

buttermilk ranch dressing with Greek yogurt ingredients in small bowl
Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl or jar.
freshly whisked buttermilk ranch dressing in a small bowl
Whisk everything together until creamy.

Serving suggestions

The options are endless for ways to use this tasty salad dressing and go way beyond salad! Of course, try it on any of your favorite fresh salad recipes, veggie-packed grain bowls, or even use it as a dip! Here are some ways I’ve been enjoying this recipe:

  • Drizzled over a sheet pan of vegetables.
  • Used as a dressing for simple kale or romaine salad, but also to make pasta salads.
  • Added to sandwiches, wraps, and burgers.
buttermilk ranch dressing scooped up with a spoon

More homemade Clean & Delicious salad dressing recipes

  • Greek yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing
  • Beet Salad Dressing
  • Apple Cider Vinaigrette
  • Basic Vinaigrette Recipe
  • Creamy Balsamic Dressing with Greek Yogurt

 If you make this 5-Minute Buttermilk Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt, let me know how it turned out! Please share your ★ rating and your feedback in the comments below. Thank you! 😍

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5 from 3 votes

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing with Greek yogurt is an easy, healthy, low-fat, 5-minute recipe! Made with a combination of low-fat buttermilk, mayo, low-fat Greek yogurt, diced onion, garlic, and fresh herbs. This delicious dip can be made right in a bowl or mason jar (no food processor or blender needed!) and is delightful when drizzled over your favorite salads or grain bowls, or used as a dip for veggies!
Course: dressing
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Servings: 8 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Calories: 56kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup low fat buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup plain low fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • pinch cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients together in a medium bowl and mix until well incorporated. Alternatively, ingredients can be combined with the use of a food processor or blender. Makes 1 cup.
    Combining ingredients in a food processor to make ranch dressing.

Notes

Level up your ingredients by choosing mayonnaise that uses avocado oil in place of low-quality seed and vegetable oils.
Store up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Jill Hughes says

    July 30, 2022 at 10:16 am

    5 stars
    I often buy buttermilk and it goes bad before I use it up. I recently found buttermilk powder? I am assuming this would work mixed with water just the same? Have you ever used the powdered?

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    • Dani Spies says

      July 12, 2023 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      I haven’t tried making this with buttermilk powder but I bet it would work. Let me know how it goes if you give it a try.

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