Creamy Kefir Ranch Dressing

This creamy kefir 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 for salads and whatnot, so that’s the preponderance of my purchases.

The other day, the kids and I were making our rounds, Sam loudly declaring he wants this or that, embarrassing me. Noticing they were out of the typical yogurt I buy for the girls, I instead picked up a bottle of kefir.

I’ve tried kefir in the past, but because it’s a drinkable product, I often reach for the yogurt, as the kids like to eat it with a spoon and toppings for breakfast.

What’s the difference between kefir and yogurt, you may be wondering?

I’m definitely no expert, but the greatest points for me are:

-Kefir is fermented longer than yogurt, resulting in more beneficial probiotics for the gut

-It’s 99% lactose-free, making it easier for those with dairy allergies to digest

-Kefir has less sugar than yogurt (woohoo!)

Those are some pretty decent selling points, if you ask me!

Using kefir in recipes

Once I got the kefir home, I mulled over what to make with it….smoothie? Muffins?

Ultimately, I decided to give dressing a go. I had a ranch dressing on the blog some years back, but shortly after posting it, I took it off, feeling like it just wasn’t ‘up to par’.

This recipe, however, I love! Not only that, but the kids love it too!! The girls actually wanted MORE vegetables just so they could dip them into the dressing. If that’s not a selling point, I don’t know what is!

While I’ve only made this a couple of times, I was careful with measurements. I don’t want anyone trying something I post here only to waste time or money. The only thing I can’t guarantee is if you’ll like the taste, lol!

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5 from 3 votes

Creamy Kefir Ranch Dressing

This creamy kefir ranch dressing is easy and quick to make, and it makes a delicious accompaniment to salads and raw veggies.

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Dressing

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 37kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup kefir (I use full-fat)
• 1 (rounded) Tbsp mayo (I use soy-free Vegenaise)
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 tsp shallot minced
• 1/8 tsp dried tarragon
• 1/8 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

Nutrition facts based on using full-fat kefir and regular mayo. WW SmartPoints: 2

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.2g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 2.3g | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1.8g

Notes:

This is the kefir I used:

Vegan mayo I use:

My most-used Dijon mustard:

Beauty-approved!