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If you’re into a more tart and light dressings, this ranch dressing using greek yogurt is made for you.
This is my go-to yogurt ranch recipe, and is mainly made with yogurt, fresh herbs, and lemon juice. I find that a small amount of mayo really brings the ranch texture to life, giving it the slight richness you need in a mostly yogurt based ranch recipe.
Of course, you can skip the mayo, just know it’s going to be a little extra tart.
Ingredient notes:
- Fat – yogurt and mayo. Recommend using a full fat or 2% fat greek yogurt (not the strauss brand as it’s too sour for this recipe). If you only have nonfat yogurt, it will also work, just add an extra 2 tablespoons of mayo to balance out the flavor. If you really want to substitute the mayo, you can use extra virgin olive oil.
- Fresh Herbs and aromatics – I find that a ranch dressing using greek yogurt is best with more fresh herbs than dried. This recipe uses fresh chives, dill, AND parsley – the freshness and combination of different herbs is really nice with the tart yogurt.
- Acid – Lemon juice may seem like too much sour on sour, but it’s an important ingredient for the flavor and texture.
Chef Tips:
- You can use nonfat greek yogurt, or plain non-greek yogurt, just note the mouthfeel and texture of the yogurt ranch will be slightly more sour and tart. I recommend adding an additional 2 tablespoons of mayo if you’re not using a full fat yogurt.
- If you’re looking for a more traditional ranch flavor and texture, I recommend making my classic homemade ranch dressing.
- Add the milk if you prefer a thinner consistency. For dips, I find you don’t need to add the milk.
What to eat this with:
- Wings, veggies, pizza, chicken nuggets – whatever you love to eat with ranch!
- Salads and bowls – I love this ranch dressing on a seasonal chopped salad, or the souvla chicken salad.
Other Ranch Variations:
Yogurt Ranch
If you're into a more tart and light dressings, this ranch dressing using greek yogurt is made for you. Makes 1.5 cups
Equipment
- Citrus juicer
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole fat greek yogurt, preferably full fat
- 2 tablespoons chives, about 1/4 bunch
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, about 1/4 bunch, no large tough stems
- 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley, stems and leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2-4 tablespoons mayo
- Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons milk or buttermilk, optional – if using this as a dressing
Instructions
- Chop the chives, dill, and parsley. Mince the garlic.
- Combine the yogurt, chopped herbs, seasonings, lemon juice, mayo, and garlic and mix together.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and set aside.
Notes
You can use nonfat greek yogurt, or plain non-greek yogurt, just note the mouthfeel and texture of the yogurt ranch will be slightly more sour and tart. I recommend adding an additional 2 tablespoons of mayo if you’re not using a full fat yogurt.
If you’re looking for a more traditional ranch flavor and texture, I recommend making my classic homemade ranch dressing.
Add the milk if you prefer a thinner consistency. For dips, I find you don’t need to add the milk.
If you’re looking for a more traditional ranch flavor and texture, I recommend making my classic homemade ranch dressing.
Add the milk if you prefer a thinner consistency. For dips, I find you don’t need to add the milk.
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