Easy Low-Fat Homemade Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
1 cup low-fat sour cream
½ cup buttermilk
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried chives
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add your sour cream and buttermilk to a medium mixing bowl. Add all of the prepared seasonings: parsley, chives, garlic powder, dill, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk the mixture thoroughly until it turns completely smooth. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, to let the herb flavors deepen and meld.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
32 calories
3g total fat
2g carbohydrates
1g protein
What Makes This Recipe Stand Out
This pantry-friendly dressing uses a perfectly balanced blend of sour cream and buttermilk as a lighter, tangier replacement for mayonnaise-based store-bought options.
Dried staple herbs (parsley, chives, and dill) deliver the iconic, savory classic ranch flavor that pairs perfectly with salads, veggie sticks, and wings, no fresh specialty ingredients required.