This creamy yogurt ranch dressing is so easy to make, and it will make your kids want to actually EAT their veggies!...at least mine did. 🙂
I probably go to the grocery store 2-3 times each week...is that nuts or what??
I buy a lot of fresh produce, so that's the preponderance of my purchases.
Typically, I make daily salads, and my girls have recently been enjoying them with me. They're 11 and 9 now and developing a more mature palate, which equals a greater appreciations for veggies!
Today's dressing (along with a yet unposted Caesar) is their favorite accompaniment to a bowl o' greens!
As the title says, yogurt is the base of this dressing, though I've also used kefir with great results.
The yogurt mixed with a small amount of mayo makes for a terrific ranch dressing that's way better than that hidden valley something or other.
Combine the above with a few herbs and you have one tasty salad topper!
This recipe actually helps my kids eat more vegetables, since it can also double as a dip.
If that's not a selling point, I don't know what is.
We have made this recipe many times over the years, and Jade will even make it on her own.
She has a great technique in that she first takes a slice of sourdough bread and makes her own croutons. Then, she prepares a batch of this dressing. Finally, she tosses the aforementioned with a handful of greens, some chopped chicken, and a big sprinkle of grated parmesan.
It's delicious!
Recipe notes
Plain kefir can also be used in place of yogurt.
If you enjoy yogurt, try some of these recipes
The BEST Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain yogurt (I use full-fat)
- 1 (heaping) Tbsp mayo (I use soy-free Vegenaise)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ⅛ tsp dried tarragon
- ⅛ tsp dried dill
- dash sea salt
- few grinds black pepper
Instructions
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- You can use it right away, but it tastes best if you let the flavors meld in the fridge for a bit.
Notes
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If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!
Laura
I just use full fat Greek yogurt all the way, no mayo and it tastes amazing. I really appreciate all of your hard work posting all of your amazing recipes. Take care...
Billy
This dressing looks great. I love homemade ranch but I've yet to make it with kefir! Thanks so much for sharing the idea!
Veronica
This is a really cool recipe! Im looking forward to giving this a go!