Do you love pickles? Do you love Ranch Dressing? Have you given up eating Ranch dressing because it does not fit into your healthy lifestyle? No need anymore. I’ve got you covered. My healthy Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing and Dip is a gamechanger. This 4 ingredient, 5-minute condiment is going to be your new go to. Let me tell you how easy it is to make up a batch for yourself.
Healthy Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing and Dip
What tends to give traditional ranch dressing a bad rap is that it is normally made with mayo or sour cream. Those ingredients bring lots of excess calories and fat. I love to find new ways to create healthier versions of the foods I love to eat. What’s my secret ingredient here? Nonfat Greek Yogurt. My healthy Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing and Dip is fat free, low in calories and carbs.
What are the health benefits of Greek Yogurt?
First, depending on the brand of Greek Yogurt you use, you will notice it’s high in protein and low (or no) fat. Greek Yogurt is also packed with good for your gut probiotics. See more about that here. It’s also a great source of calcium, B-12, and Potassium. Sounds like a super food huh? Well, it kind of is.
Health benefits of Pickles and Pickle Juice
Not only are pickles super delicious to munch on but those spears pack in some great nutrients. The vinegar in pickles may aid in weight loss, help with blood sugar regulation, and have potassium. They may be a miracle snack! For this recipe, you can use any brand of your favorite pickles. Just dice them up and mix them in along with some of the pickle juice right from the jar.
What are the spices?
I kept it simple here since I did call it “easy”. I have used a package of Hidden Valley Ranch spice mix instead of mixing together the spices on my own. You can find the ranch mix at any grocery store right in the salad dressing aisle. Easy as can be.
how can I use this as a dip?
To make your Dill Pickle Dressing a little thicker to use as a dip, simply use a little bit less of the pickle juice. Slowly add it in until your dip reaches the desired consistency. It’s perfect to dip in veggies of all kinds. pita chips, pretzels, crackers, and more.
how long will the dressing last?
Once made, you can safely store the dressing right in your fridge for 5-7 days. Shake well before each use.
I’m in- how do I make this dressing?
It could not be easier to make. Simply combine your Greek Yogurt with a package of ranch dressing mix. Then, add in your chopped pickles and your pickle juice. Salt and pepper to taste. Give that a whisk and you are good to go. Try it on a salad, mixed into a pasta salad, or just as a dip with your favorite snack.
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I know you are going to love this Healthy Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing and Dip as much as I do. It can be made in under 5 minutes and is low calorie, high protein, and low carb. Who is ready to dip in?
Healthy Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing and Dip 4 Ingredients
Meet your new favorite salad dressing! This healthy Greek Yogurt based Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing is easy, low calorie, low carb, hight protein and oh so good. Dip in! 4 ingredients, 5 min
Ingredients
- 2 Cups of Non fat Greek Yogurt
- 2 oz package of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
- 1 Cup of chopped pickles of your choice
- 1/2 C of pickle juice (from jar)
Instructions
- combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl
- whisk to combine
- salt and pepper to taste
- shake before each use
Notes
Can use non fat or low fat Greek Yogurt any brand will be fine
My mouth is literally watering. You know how excited I was for this recipe if I came to the blog before coffee. 😃
I spy a grocery store run before work. Oddly the ranch seasoning I have for all my crockpot fun. Between this and Jenn’s tik tok ramen I might make two blog sourced things this week
Yum and thanks as always for sharing
Before coffee even? I am so glad that you enjoyed it! I have been eating nonstop for days now
I put a calendar alert on my phone to check for your post.. I was that excited for this and wanted to make sure I saw it before my meetings so I could go to the store.
Have you ever made it with dill relish? Might try it next go around. Cutting pickles is messy although the results are AMAZEBALLS
Well that is exciting to hear! I have not tried with relish there is also a brand of pickles that comes chopped up like relish in our deli area. I think relish would work
ooh I would love pre chopped pickles. I started with sliced so it wasn’t too complicated. Been eating it with carrots the last two days, just switched to cucumber. Even better with a more neutral flavor than carrots.
IT’s official, this is my favorite of your recipes 😀
So glad to hear!
Oh Deborah. I totally adore ranch dressing, but dill pickles are another food that I cannot do LOL I almost grabbed a cup of pickle juice (at a race), thinking it was Gatorade…thankfully my sense of smell was on-point or there would have been a bad scene unfolding. But, I’m gonna use your idea of Greek yogurt & ranch mix!
Yes try the Greek Yogurt and ranch mix you may just want to add a little more for a stronger taste. I don’t drink pickle juice on it’s own either but I know people do!
I’m not a huge pickle fan but I feel like this flavor would put a new yummy twist on traditional Ranch dressing!
Yes it does put a new healthier twist on ranch
I could eat dill pickles with EVERYTHING, so this is my dream dressing.
Ha I am so glad to hear! Hope you enjoy it
What a great twist on ranch! This looks like such a fabulous idea especially for pickle lovers like me.
I love pickles too! Just another way to enjoy them
Loving the pickle twist and I have 2 Ranch lovers (the rest of us like it but the 2 LOVE it). I really love the Greek yogurt too for added protein. Cannot wait to try this!! We just ate all the pickles but have the rest of the ingredients.
More ways to enjoy pickles for sure!
Yummy this looks amazing!! I totally need to try making this. my boyfriend loves ranch!!
Fantastic hope he really enjoys this version
I absolutely love the pickle upgrade to this ranch dressing recipe. So good on top of a salad or for dipping vegetables into.
Yes it really is! Thanks
Oh my gersh I’m a sucker for dill! I love it in my vegan cream cheese, not-so-tuna sandwich, fingerling potatoes… YUM!
those all sound like great uses of pickles as well
Oh, I LOVE dill pickle everything! This sounds like a match made in heaven.
Fantastic hope you give it a try
I’ve been into homemade ranch lately myself! I’ve made it a few times lately with buffalo cauliflower wings. A homemade dressing is always better than store bought in my book!
I have to agree!
Oh yum! I’m always on the lookout for healthier dips. My stepkids don’t like veggies UNLESS they’re raw with a dip. I think they just use the veggies as a transport for the dip. LOL
well nothing wrong with that! Hope you all like it