This dressing is DIY at its very best, as it is better-than-bought in every way!
No dressing is more loved, or more universally used, than Ranch-style dressing. From salads and wings to veggies and yep, even pizza, everything tastes better when drizzled with Ranch. And when it comes to Ranch dressing, for most of us, Hidden Valley® brand is what “ranch is supposed to taste like”.
I am proud to say that this ranch dressing perfectly mimics its beloved flavor. I am even more delighted to share that it does so with SIGNIFICANT sodium, fat, cost, and calorie savings (with only 35 calories per 2 Tbsp. serving it delivers a 75% calorie savings!).
Best of all, I think it tastes better than any commercial brand — whether bottled or made with pricey packets. Made in mere minutes, with ingredients always on hand, I honestly will never buy Ranch dressing again. And now you don’t have to either!
MAKES 1 CUP
1/3 cup low-fat milk
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup plain low-fat or non-fat Greek yogurt (light sour cream can also be used)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1. In a medium bowl add all ingredients and whisk to combine.
DARE TO COMPARE: Hidden Valley Ranch bottled dressing has 140 calories per 2-tablespoon serving, including14 grams of fat and 260 mg of sodium. Step into Subway and their Ranch dressing topping your “light” salad will cost you 220 calories and 400 mg of sodium.
Nutrition Information Per Serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 35 | Carbohydrate 2g (Sugars 1g) | Total Fat 3g (Sat Fat 0g) | Protein 1g | Fiber 0g | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 140mg | Food Exchanges: ½ Fat | Carbohydrate Choices: 0 | Weight Watcher Plus Point Comparison: 1 SmartPoints: 1
