Name: Low Fat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1.3333333730698 cups low-fat buttermilk; 0.66666668653488 cup low-fat mayonnaise; 0.66666668653488 cup low-fat sour cream; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon pepper

Low Fat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe

Fresh Herb Buttermilk Dressing

This light and creamy dressing combines the tang of low-fat buttermilk with fresh herbs for a bright, flavorful addition to salads or as a dip. Its quick to prepare and benefits from a short chill in the fridge to let the flavors meld.

Ingredients

This recipe yields 16 servings. Ingredient amounts adjust automatically for different batch sizes, but cooking steps remain the same.

1 1/3 cups low-fat buttermilk
2/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2/3 cup low-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, chopped chives, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Serve chilled as a salad dressing, dip, or sauce for your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 40
Total Fat: 2g (3% DV)
Saturated Fat: 1g (5% DV)
Cholesterol: 5mg (2% DV)
Sodium: 265mg (12% DV)
Total Carbohydrates: 4g (2% DV)
Total Sugars: 3g
Protein: 1g (2% DV)
Vitamin C: 1mg (1% DV)
Calcium: 36mg (3% DV)
Iron: 0mg (1% DV)
Potassium: 49mg (1% DV)

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutrient information is calculated from available data; consult a professional for medically restrictive diets.

Comments

Samuel Lee

09/06/2024 08:18:51 PM

I found the recipe a bit thin and wasn't a fan of the dill, even though I usually love it. While I liked it, I felt it needed some adjustments. I made it again by adding a teaspoon of Better than Bouillon (chicken flavored, organic), more chives, 1 cup of mayo (instead of the 2/3 cup in the recipe), doubled the chives, added 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh green onion, and then blended everything in the food processor. It turned out fantastic! Everyone has different preferences, so this doesn't mean the original recipe wasn't good; it just needed to be modified to suit my taste for ranch dressing. I also used Lemonaise Light mayo, which is amazing. Oh, and I almost forgot, the second time I used plain low-fat Kefir instead of buttermilk for added health benefits. Thank you for sharing!

Maria Wright

10/18/2022 11:15:06 PM

I absolutely adore this dressing! It turns out best when made in a food processor or blender as it can be a tad too thick otherwise. I opt for freeze-dried chives and dried dill weed, and sometimes add a few drops of Tabasco to give it an extra kick. The whole family is a fan, and it's a major factor in helping us eat more salad!

Christopher Smith

09/29/2024 03:38:23 PM

I adjusted this recipe by using equal amounts of mayo, sour cream, and buttermilk to achieve the desired consistency, which would have been too thin otherwise. I halved the recipe and substituted dried dill and parsley while keeping everything else the same. I will definitely make this again as my husband enjoys it. Thank you for sharing the recipe!