Homemade Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt
Skip the bottled ranch and make this thick and creamy dressing made with fresh herbs and Greek yogurt. It’s fresh, flavorful, and doubles as a dip.
Ranch is everywhere, but it usually tastes the same. This version is different. Fresh herbs give it a bright, layered flavor, and the thick Greek yogurt base makes it rich and creamy. Note that conversions are given for using a packet of ranch seasoning or homemade dried herbs and spices, so you can make this work with what you have.
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Ingredients And Substitutions
Dairy
Instead of the usual sour cream and buttermilk found in ranch dressing, I opted for mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. I rarely have buttermilk on hand, but almost always have the other choices.
Now, if you’re wanting to use the Greek yogurt to be healthier, you may be hesitant about adding in the mayo. The dressing is richer if you use mayo, but you can absolutely use all Greek yogurt or puree a cup of cottage cheese and use that as a substitute for the mayonnaise.
Seasonings
For this Greek yogurt ranch dressing recipe, I use fresh herbs and a few other seasonings. I think this gives it the absolute best flavor, but you don’t have to go the fresh route.
You can instead use a packet of ranch seasoning or use our homemade ranch seasoning with dried herbs, onion powder, and garlic powder if that’s easier for you.
For a 1 ounce packet of ranch seasoning (or 2 tablespoons of homemade seasoning), combine with the 1 cup of mayonnaise and 1 cup of Greek yogurt. You can optionally add a clove of minced garlic. Stir it all up and taste to see if salt and pepper need to be added. Let rest for 30 minutes in the fridge for the best flavor.
How To Make A Thinner Ranch Dressing
This is a thicker ranch dressing and is amazing as a dip for veggies. If you want it a little thinner for the perfect drizzle on your salad, you can add milk or water to get the right consistency. Add a tablespoon at a time and stir to combine.
I love using this homemade salad dressing on this tasty Crispy Chicken Salad.
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Homemade Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
DESCRIPTION
Skip the bottled ranch and make this thick and creamy dressing made with fresh herbs and Greek yogurt. It’s fresh, flavorful, and doubles as a dip.
Note that this makes a very thick dressing that can even be used as a dip. If you want it thinner, use some milk or water to thin it down. Add one tablespoon at a time and stir. Taste to make sure there’s enough salt in the end.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced*
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 Tbsp. white vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. paprika (optional)
- 1/8 tsp. ground mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- I recommend letting it rest in the refrigerator for at least two hours and then giving it a good stir before serving.
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Notes
*I quite often like to use 2 cloves of garlic here, but that makes for a very garlicky dressing. I’ve therefore only listed 1 in the ingredient list. You can always start with 1, and then taste the dressing. It’s easy enough to stir in another. Just be aware that if the dressing will be sitting in the fridge for more than a few hours, the garlic flavor might become more intense.
Delicious! Best ranch dressing recipe I’ve tried 😊
I’m thrilled that you loved it, Leila! Thanks for taking the time to come back and let me know.
This is so delicious, I can hardly keep myself from over-slathering the dressing on my salad! (“Have some salad with your dressing” you could say ; )
I did switch out the Greek yogurt to use Soy yogurt I make, and also the Worcestershire with Tamari sauce. I only had dried dill… I can’t wait for next time to buy fresh dill for the next batchES! : )
I’m thrilled you love it so much, Thia! Thanks for sharing your adjustments with us.
I like the tang the yogurt adds. Delicious! And it feels healthier too.
Tried this recipe and it was great. Use Cayenne pepper and apple cider vinegar instead of black pepper and white vinegar. Omitted the dill, had none on hand.. Taste was on point. Will not be buying Ranch Dressing again. The whipping gave it an extra creamy texture.
Thank you so much, Elgitha! I appreciate you letting us know your adjustments.
Would this be good without the mayonnaise? Or would the yogurt be too tart without the mayo?
I haven’t tried it without the mayonnaise, Janet. You could try using regular plain yogurt, instead of Greek, since it is less tangy.
Hello! Looks fantastic; I can’t wait to try it. What kind of mayonnaise do you use, though?
Neisha, Any kind of store-bought mayonaisse. Whatever kind you like the taste of already will work here.
love that this uses greek yoghurt which i always have in my home (here in Greece).
dont have chives or dill, wonder if i can substitute other herbs for these.
Sam, Yes, other herbs work. Parsley and lots of black pepper, for instance.