5-Minute Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip

posted by Alex Aldeborgh on Sep 26, 2022 (last updated 2/13/23) 0 comments »

This flavorful ranch dip is made with protein-packed Greek yogurt and a homemade ranch seasoning blend. It takes just five minutes to prepare. It’s the best healthy dip for veggies, chips, or pita. Make a batch to serve at your next gathering!

plate of Greek yogurt ranch dip with veggie sticks and potato chips

As a Registered Dietitian, I love to make vegetables more exciting by serving them with a healthy homemade sauce, dressing, or dip. When I want a dip that is creamy, I love to use nutritious Greek yogurt as a healthy substitute for sour cream. This Greek yogurt ranch dip is a healthy dip for veggies and chips. It is creamy, flavorful, and takes just five minutes to prepare!

In addition to Greek yogurt, this healthy ranch dip has just a handful of other ingredients including dried herbs and lemon. This recipe makes about one cup of dip, which is perfect for a small gathering when served with crunchy vegetable sticks and potato chips.

Greek yogurt is an excellent substitute for mayonnaise or sour cream in salad dressings and dips. Try my avocado Greek yogurt dip, Greek yogurt spinach dip, Greek yogurt salad dressing, Greek yogurt feta dill dressing, homemade tzatziki dip, and homemade beet tzatziki dip, which all use Greek yogurt!

Ingredients in Greek yogurt ranch dip

Here is everything you need to make this recipe:

Plain Greek yogurt – I used 2%, or low-fat
Kosher salt
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Dried parsley
Dried dill
Dried chives
Lemon juice

Alternatively, you can use ranch seasoning powder instead of all the dried herbs. To make it with ranch seasoning powder, mix half a tablespoon at a time into the Greek yogurt until the flavor is to your liking, and omit the lemon juice.

Kitchen tools needed

Nothing special needed to make this recipe – just a small mixing bowl, measuring cup/spoons, and a spoon for mixing!

What is in ranch seasoning?

Ranch seasoning is a seasoning blend used to make ranch dressing or ranch dip. It is usually made with a blend of different dried spices and herbs, including dried parsley, dill, garlic, onion, and chives.

Ranch seasoning mix also contains dried buttermilk, which adds a tangy flavor to whatever you mix it with. Instead of dried buttermilk, lemon juice and the Greek yogurt add a tangy punch to this recipe!

How to make Greek yogurt ranch dip

It won’t get much easier than this recipe! Simply add mix together Greek yogurt, dried herbs, and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl until it’s all combined.

Transfer it to a dip bowl for serving and garnish with dried chives.

Greek yogurt in a bowl with ranch seasoning sprinkled on top — Add Greek yogurt and ranch seasoning blend to a bowl.

hand mixing up Greek yogurt ranch dip in a speckled mixing bowl — Add Greek yogurt and ranch seasoning blend to a bowl.

small bowl of Greek yogurt ranch dip, sitting on a plate with carrot sticks, celery sticks, and potato chips

What to serve with ranch dip

This is a wonderful healthy dip for veggies, potato chips, pita triangles, or crackers. It would be delicious as a dip for air fryer carrot fries or air fryer potatoes, or buffalo tofu!

You can also use this dip as a zesty sandwich spread, or can thin it out with a little cold water to make it into a ranch dressing for salads!

Storing ranch dip

Store leftover Greek yogurt ranch dip in a small airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Give it a stir before serving again.

Hand dipping a carrot stick into Greek yogurt ranch dip, sitting on a plate with carrot sticks, celery sticks, and potato chips

Greek yogurt nutrition and health benefits

Using Greek yogurt as the base of this creamy dip packs in lots of nutrition! I love to cook with Greek yogurt because it imparts such good flavor and texture to recipes, without sacrificing nutrient density.

Compared to regular yogurt, Greek yogurt has more protein and less carbohydrates. A 7 ounce serving of plain low-fat Greek yogurt provides:

20 grams of protein
7.9 grams of carbohydrates
230 mg calcium

Since Greek yogurt is a fermented food, it contains probiotics. These are healthy bacteria that live in our digestive tract and enhance gut health, immunity, and may reduce the risk of some diseases.

Check out my blog post for even more information about the health benefits of Greek yogurt.

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