Best Lighter Ranch Dressing Recipes

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LIGHTER RANCH DRESSING



Lighter Ranch Dressing image

Lighter versions of ingredients such as sour cream and mayonnaise still provide lively flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
2 scallions, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, scallions, and dill; season with salt and pepper. To store, refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

LIGHTER CLASSIC RANCH DRESSING



Lighter Classic Ranch Dressing image

Just like the classic version, this ranch dressing can be used as a dip for vegetables, such as radishes or steamed broccoli.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zest finely grated, juiced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced (1 teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl until combined. Use immediately, or refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 g, Cholesterol 11 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 128 g

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