Easy Skinny Ranch Dressing Recipes

SKINNY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix ingredients until blended. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors. Store in refrigerator up to 2 days.

THE BEST SKINNY RANCH DRESSING (3 INGREDIENTS)

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, add all ingredients. Using a whisk, mix together until completely blended.
• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to thicken, before using. To thicken quicker, place in freezer and set timer for 15 minutes. Store dressing in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 weeks. The shelf life depends on the expiration date of your buttermilk.

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle on the salt and mash it into a paste with a fork.
• In a bowl, combine the garlic paste, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, dill, chives, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, vinegar, paprika, cayenne and hot sauce. Add the buttermilk to desired consistency and mix to combine, tasting frequently and adjusting seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving, thinning with more buttermilk if needed.

RANCH DRESSING FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• Get out a medium sized bowl.
• Measure the mayonnaise into it.
• Gradually whisk in the buttermilk or yogurt.
• If you use powdered buttermilk, whisk in the powder first, and then slowly add a cup of water.
• Then add the seasonings. Whisk again.
• Or you can make it in the blender by putting everything into the blender and whirling until smooth.
• The mixture will be a little thin, but it will thicken on standing. Store in a pint size jar, makes 2-cups.
• Keep in the refrigerator for a few weeks. Tastes really good with yogurt by the way. This is my favorite way of making it. It tastes good with powdered buttermilk too, but the consistency is thinner than with yogurt.
• Note: If desired, you may add a tablespoon of Parmesan Cheese and/or a tablespoon of lemon juice to the dressing in addition to the seasonings above.

THE BEST SKINNY RANCH DRESSING (3 INGREDIENTS) RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, add all ingredients. Using a whisk, mix together until completely blended. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to thicken, before using. To thicken quicker, place in freezer and set timer for 20 minutes. Store dressing in refrigerator for at least 2-3 weeks. The shelf life depends on the expiration date of your buttermilk. Makes 2¼ cups total, each serving 2 tablespoons Food Facts The original ranch dressing was created in the 1950's by Steve and Gayle Henson at their dude ranch near Santa Barbara, California. It was called the Hidden Valley Guest Ranch. Today ranch dressing dominates the dressing isle of the supermarket. Buttermilk, in the old days, was the liquid left over after butter was churned. Today it's nonfat or reduced-fat milk that has been treated with special bacteria which causes the milk to thicken and gain a tangy flavor. Healthy Benefit: This dressing contains a lot of buttermilk, which, despite its name, contains very little fat. It is loaded with bone-building calcium and has a great deal of vitamin-B, which facilitates nerve function and promotes healthy skin and good vision. Buttermilk, even if the container doesn't say it is low fat. Shopping Tip Best Foods Light Mayonnaise (Hellmans) is the only brand I recommend. I've tried several different brands and Best Foods Mayonnaise is the best tasting for this recipe! Best Foods Canola Mayonnaise also taste great for this recipe. The Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS are still 1 pt for 2 tablespoons. It has 32 calories and 2 grams of fat for 2 tablespoons. Weight Watchers (old points) 1 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 1 SKINNY FACTS: for 2 tablespoons of skinny ranch dressing 30 calories, 1.8g fat, 3mg chol, 1g protein, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, 208mg sod 1g sugar FAT FACTS: for 2 tablespoons Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing made with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup buttermilk 140 cal, 14g fat, 2g carbs, 1g protein, 0g fiber, 260 mg sodium, 1 g sugar

DIY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• In medium bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley, chives and garlic paste. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add 1/3 cup buttermilk. If mixture is too thick, add more buttermilk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired thickness.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to blend flavors.

CLASSIC RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• For the seasoning mix: In a bowl, whisk all the ingredients together. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use; it will keep indefinitely.
• To make 1 cup dressing: In a medium bowl, place 1 tablespoon seasoning mix. Add sour cream and buttermilk and whisk together until smooth. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days (or up to 2 weeks if made with mayonnaise).

RANCH DRESSING II

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.