Creamy Protein Ranch Dressing – Healthier Ranch Dip
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This creamy high protein ranch is the perfect dipping sauce for your favorite buffalo chicken wings! Made with clean ingredients, this healthy ranch dressing only takes a few minutes to prepare. It is perfect for drizzling over salads or as a protein-rich dip for raw veggies. With kefir instead of buttermilk, you get a delightful tang and some gut-healthy probiotics!
There are just some foods where a side of ranch is non-negotiable. Chicken wings, chicken strips, buffalo chicken anything! Even pizza!
Traditional ranch dressing is delicious, but it’s also high in calories. As a volume eater, sometimes I need to find ways to make swaps so my meals and healthy snacks meet my macro goals while still being satisfying.
I have tried a lot of ways to make protein ranch dressing, and most of them were just…meh. Once I discovered the perfect balance of dairy products and seasonings to achieve the right consistency and flavor, it was a game changer!
This high protein salad dressing is easy to make with simple ingredients you can find at any grocery store.
Healthy Homemade Ranch Ingredients
- Plain Greek Yogurt – I use 2% for a bit of added creaminess, but nonfat will work if you’d like to reduce calories further.
- Kefir – Use plain, unsweetened kefir. I use 1% fat. Kefir is a great alternative to buttermilk! It’s lower in fat and calories, plus it’s loaded with probiotics.
- Light Sour Cream – Light sour cream is a great addition to protein ranch! It has a mellow flavor that balances out the other ingredients’ tanginess.
- Dried Herbs & Spices – I made my own DIY ranch seasoning mix for this recipe, but you can use a ranch seasoning packet, too. If using ranch packets, I recommend starting with just half a packet and tasting before adding more.
No fancy equipment needed! Just a mixing bowl and a whisk.
Protein Ranch Instructions
Making this high-protein and delicious homemade ranch dressing couldn’t be easier. Simply add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk together.
You can serve immediately, or you can pour it into an airtight container, such as a mason jar, and store in the refrigerator. This dressing is best used within one week.
Variations & Substitutions
Make this healthier ranch dressing your own with some tweaks!
- Seasonings: Add 1/2 tsp of chipotle seasoning to make a southwest-style ranch, or a tsp of sriracha to add a delicious kick!
- Herbs: Use fresh herbs in place of the dried dill, parsley, and chives.
- Sour Cream: If needed, you can use regular sour cream, though that will increase the total fat and calories in the recipe.
- Kefir: I recommend using kefir, but if you cannot find it, you can replace it with an additional 2 tbsp Greek yogurt plus 3 tbsp light sour cream, adding a little water if needed to thin it out. This will slightly change the flavor of the dressing.
Serving Suggestions
I love eating this delicious ranch dip with my Buffalo Chicken Mini Poppers or as a dipping sauce for my High Protein Pizza.
This tasty dip paired with a plate of your favorite veggies is the best healthy snack!
Other Healthy Salad Dressings
Want to make some other homemade dressings besides ranch? Try any of the following recipes!
Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
This honey lemon vinaigrette goes perfectly with almost anything! It’s a great “house dressing” and I keep fresh lemons on hand all the time to make it.
Balsamic Citrus Vinaigrette
My version of balsamic citrus vinaigrette is tangy and bright, with fresh orange and lemon to bring out the delicious flavors of your veggies.
Blood Orange Vinaigrette
My blood orange vinaigrette is both lightly sweet & savory–the perfect dressing for those mid-winter salads.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for the whole recipe is as follows:
- Calories: 197
- Protein: 17 grams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Carbs: 12 grams
Make This Creamy Low Fat Ranch Today!
You’re not going to regret having this healthier ranch dressing made with clean ingredients on hand throughout the week. I’d love to hear how this recipe goes for you! If you make it, please leave a comment and review below–it means the world!
Homemade Protein Ranch Dressing
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- mason jar
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt plain (I use 2%)
- 1/3 cup kefir plain (I use 1%)
- 1/3 cup light sour cream
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1-2 tsp dried chives
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
- Pour into a mason jar for storage. Keep in the refrigerator and use within one week.
