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Greek yogurt ranch dressing and dip is made with a creamy Greek yogurt base for a healthy ranch dressing. Here's how to make it homemade!
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Why you'll love Greek yogurt ranch
When you can make ranch without mayonnaise or sour cream and not compromise flavor and texture, you win in more ways than one!
- The Greek yogurt base makes it super creamy, tangy, and satisfying.
- Use it like classic ranch for salads and sandwiches or veggie dip.
- Takes 5 minutes to make.
- The nonfat yogurt option offers less fat and calories than whole milk yogurt.
- Greek yogurt adds protein and calcium, making it a healthy choice for many diets, like Greek yogurt onion dip and avocado ranch dressing.
- Make homemade ranch to save money by using ingredients on hand.
- Offers a healthy, Mediterranean twist to everyone's favorite dressing.
Ingredient notes
- Plain Greek Yogurt – This is the base of the dressing, and you can use whole milk or nonfat Greek yogurt. I always use nonfat Greek yogurt, and it still makes the dressing thick and creamy. If you make your own yogurt, my Instant Pot Yogurt works perfectly here.
- Milk – Any kind of milk will do—just a splash helps thin the dressing to your desired consistency.
- White Vinegar – A little vinegar adds tang and brings everything into balance, especially if you’re skipping the mayo.
- Dijon Mustard – Just a touch adds a subtle zip that makes this homemade ranch with Greek yogurt pop.
- Parsley, Chives, and Dill – These herbs give ranch dressing its classic flavor and those little green flecks everyone loves. You can use fresh or dried, whatever you have.
- Onion Powder – Easy to blend in, and it adds that familiar savory flavor without messing with the texture.
- Fresh Garlic – A small amount goes a long way to deepen the flavor and make it taste like real ranch.
- Salt and Pepper – A pinch of each brings everything together. Don’t skip these!
How to make ranch with Greek yogurt
If you’ve never made homemade ranch with Greek yogurt before, you’re in for a treat—it’s seriously quick and easy. These step-by-step photos walk you through it, and there’s a printable recipe card further down the page.
In a mixing bowl or storage container, whisk together the Greek yogurt, milk, vinegar, herbs, and seasonings until smooth and creamy. Add more yogurt to thicken or a splash of milk to thin.
Serve it chilled as a healthy ranch dip or dressing, and enjoy every creamy bite. Store your healthy ranch dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Recipe tips
- If you're using nonfat Greek yogurt, it won't be as rich as classic ranch—but I love the lighter flavor. To make it richer, stir in a little whole milk yogurt, sour cream, mayo, or olive oil.
- You can use fresh herbs or dried spices for this dressing. The recipe includes both options.
- You can use fresh or dried herbs as I listed amounts for each. If using fresh herbs, chop them small—or mix your dressing in a blender for convenience.
- If using dried herbs, let the dressing rest longer to hydrate the spices.
- Adjust consistency – Thicker? Add more yogurt. Thinner? Whisk in a splash of milk.
- The flavors and texture will develop even further as the ranch dressing rests in the refrigerator.
Serving ideas
- dunking sauce for baked chicken wings
- creamy dressing for healthy BLT pasta salad
- dip for smashed baked potatoes
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Easy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
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Note about scaling
When scaling, the light gray ingredient notes after the comma don’t change. Adjust as needed.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt, use any fat content
- ¼ cup Milk, use any fat content
- 1 tablespoon White Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (chopped), or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill (chopped), or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Chives (chopped), or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 clove Garlic (pressed), or Ā½ teaspoon dried
- ā teaspoon Sea Salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together GREEK YOGURT, MILK, VINEGAR, PARSLEY, DILL, CHIVES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC, SALT and PEPPER until well-combined.
- Add more YOGURT to thicken or a splash of MILK to thin.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Shake or stir well before serving. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Recipe Notes
Equipment
- chef knife if using fresh herbs
- cutting board if using fresh herbs
- microplane fine grater
Nutrition
Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on brands, ingredients, and portions.
Jessica says
Perfect! Even with dairy free yogurt, it has a ton of flavor
Traci says
Yes!! So glad you enjoyed. Thanks for trying my recipe and for the feedback. xoxo
Suja md says
Absolutely delicious! Thank you for this fantastic recipe!
Traci says
You're so very welcome. I'm glad you're enjoying it. Thanks so much!
Sisley White says
A great dip and perfect for BBQ season!
Traci says
Yay! So glad you're enjoying it! Thank you for sharing.
Ali says
Made this as a dip for some fresh veggies and it was so good! Will definitely be making this one regularly.
Traci says
Awesome!! I love it as a dip too. Thanks for sharing your experience. Enjoy!
Carrie says
I just love that you used Greek yogurt to lighten up this classic salad dressing!
Traci says
Yay! I'm so glad you're enjoying it. Thanks so much!
Denise M Green says
My doctor told me too cut out mayo and sour cream along with fried foods. So if I'm not going to put in the 1/4 cup mayo do I need to increase yogurt or decrease seasonings? TIA
Traci Antonovich says
Hi Denise! I personally wouldn't change the seasoning amount because it's such a small amount. Of course, you're welcome to add more to taste. Let me know if I can help you further. Enjoy!
Carol says
Just discovered your site and made this dressing yesterday. I am looking to lower sodium and fat and seriously increase protein. This is perfect! The fresh ingredients make all the difference in taste. I like to snack on imitation crab but my downfall was that I like to dip it in ranch dressing. You have solved my problem. Thank you
Traci Antonovich says
Carol...thank you SO much for this feedback! I'm Ranch-crazed too, so it's exactly what I was aiming for when I created the recipe. Thanks again...so glad you're enjoying it š
Traci Antonovich says
Hi Ginger...today we added a basic nutrition card for this recipe. However, please observe: Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, and are estimates based on unbranded ingredients acquired from a nutrition database. For accurate calculations, please refer to brand packaging information and consult your nutritionist.
Traci Antonovich says
Hi Mary, oh my goodness, I'm trying to think of what may have caused that but I need more details. When you say 'soup' and the 'sides clumped', what does that mean. Can you explain a little further? Thank you...love to help you out here š
Mary Caldwell says
Nothing was old. I just bought everything before I made the first salad and check all dates. first night it looked and tasted like usual ranch dressing, maybe a little thinner (didn't mind). tasted amazing!.
next day. I grabbed my sealed ball jar and it moved like chk broth and noticed sides looked like "cottage cheese". I thought maybe I needed to mix it. I shook it hard. didn't help it. but I knew the ingredients were good.
I put it on anyhow. it acted like a white water would do if you put it on your salad. sunk into the lettuce at button.
I could still sort of taste the dressing. but I poured alot...bc it was.."water" (so prob made it then unhealthy haha). normally I eat 2tbps of dressing, but used 4 bc it was like water I needed more so I could taste it.
so now I'm afraid to make a bigger batch (I love salads). if it will do it again on me.
I figure I'll try again with a half batch and see if I have the same problems.
Traci Antonovich says
Hmmmm so interesting, Mary and thanks for the details. I know when I make it and let it sit overnight, the ingredients can separate (as fat and liquids do) but then vigorously shaking it usually resolves it...similar to a vinaigrette. I just can't think of what is causing that to happen with yours. I'll have to give it some more thought.
Mary Caldwell says
I made it again and it has come out just fine. even a few days later with a little shake!.
same ingredients. so I don't know what happened the first time.
I love this recipe. keeping it and will keep making it. thanks !!
Traci Antonovich says
This makes my day, Mary š I was stumped trying to figure out what it could have been. I'm so glad to hear...I guess a fluke of some sort. Glad it worked out b/c it's one of my fav's too! yay!
Mary Caldwell says
Will it taste okay if the parsley, chives and garlic are the seasoning and not fresh?
Traci Antonovich says
Hi Mary...you can always sub dry herbs for for fresh, but you'll want to use a 1:3 ratio. So, for 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, you would use 1 teaspoon dry, same for the chives. As for the garlic, I'd start with 1/2 teaspoon and adjust it to add more if you like. Hope that helps...let me know if you have further questions š
Jeni says
I love using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream too! So yummy and satisfying. And I also can't give up mayo lol. I love that too! This dressing is CALLING to me. I can't wait to try it!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Jeni! So funny to hear another mayo lover out there that just can't leave it alone š I love it too much!
Jill says
Healthier ranch is always a good idea. Love that you use all fresh herbs too!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Jill! Healthier means we can eat more, right? That my motto š
Lindsay says
I have to try this!
Traci Antonovich says
Yay! Hope you get to Lindsay...thanks! š
Dannii says
This is pretty much how we make our ranch too. Itās nice to have a lighter option.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Dannii! It's the only way I can make it...can't help myself on adding the nonfat Greek yogurt š
Molly Kumar says
Hey Traci, that looks so yummm!!! I'm a sucker for skinny dips/munchies recipes as we love snacking a lot. This would be a great addition to gameday or weekend party.
Traci Antonovich says
Hey thanks so much Molly! I'm such a sucker for those things too! And def love the game day plan š
Ginny says
What a great recipe for toning down the calories in ranch dressing. Love the grated garlic in there too.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Ginny! Toning down the calories...well said š
Marvellina says
I love the idea of using greek yogurt!! why didn't I think of that!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Marvellina...I love Greek yogurt for everything! š
Karen says
Ranch dressing is something I crave and I don't love the flavor of the low-fat ones from the store. Can't wait to give this one a spin!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Karen! That's exactly why I came up with this one! Same dilemma...solved! š
Emily says
Mayo does really give dressing a certain tang - so I'm with you on keeping a little in small amounts. With fresh herbs this summer, this dressing is da bomb! Pinning for that avocado salad!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks so much Emily! Gotta have that mayo š Hope you do get to try this one and hope you love it like I do! š
Tania Sheff says
Ranch dressing is my favorite! I cannot wait to try your Greek yogurt version. Thanks!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Tania! Hope you love it like I do! š
Kerry Rego says
Hi, Traci! I just clipped this link to my Evernote recipe file. It sounds great!
Traci Antonovich says
Kerry...uhm, you're adorable. I love it that you caught that and took the time to give me heads up...we must be related š It was a nice surprise to meet you this weekend. Can't wait to check out your podcast!