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Homemade Ranch Dressing

Source: Eating Smart, Being Active Colorado State University

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

What’s better than ranch dressing? Fresh, homemade ranch dressing! It’s the perfect addition to your salad, veggies, or just about anything you can dip!

Makes
16 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons dried, minced onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain, fat-free
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Collect and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
  3. Add the dried onion, salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley to a bowl, and stir gently to combine.
  4. Add the Greek yogurt and buttermilk, and stir until spices are evenly distributed.
  5. Chill before serving.
  6. Keep leftovers refrigerated, and eat within 1 week.

Notes

Be creative! To make a thicker ranch dip, substitute another cup of plain Greek yogurt for the buttermilk. Learn more about: Herbs

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