After working with many people to help them improve their nutrition, I quickly noticed some common themes…one of which is:
DO NOT tell a ranch dip / dressing lover that their beloved ranch is off limits!
Well here’s the problem with that….
The commercial ranch dips and dressings sold in stores are made with pure crap. Just take a look at this typical example:
As a Certified Nutritionist, I simply couldn’t sleep at night if I were to give anyone the green-light to eat something with that list of ingredients.
So what’s a nutritionist who’s working with a ranch lover to do?
YOU CAN HAVE YOUR DIP AND EAT IT, TOO!
There is almost always a way to take an unhealthy commercial food and transform it by making it yourself at home with healthy ingredients.
Great news! Ranch dip is no exception to this rule. I found an easy and delicious recipe that ranch lovers can enjoy as part of their healthy diet. SCORE!
It tastes great with fresh veggies or as a garnish on cooked potatoes and grilled meat.
THE RECIPE
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons of Dried Parsley
- 1 Teaspoon of Dried Dill
- 1 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon of Onion Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon of Dried Basil
- 1/2 Teaspoon of Sea Salt
- Plain Greek Yogurt – the amount depends on how much dip you need
NOTE: Always buy organic ingredients if you can. I prefer to buy my organic spices in bulk to save money.
Directions
- Mix all the spices together and store in an airtight container. (I highly recommend investing in glass snapware like this for your food storage needs!)
- When you are in need of a serving of dip, mix 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture into a 1/2 cup of the greek yogurt.
If you need more then 1 serving of dip, just multiply the measurements above accordingly (example: 2 servings = 2 tablespoons of the spice mixture with 1 cup of greek yogurt).
Cheers to enjoying ranch dip that’s fresh, delicious and free of unhealthy ingredients!
With love and gratitude,
Kandi
P.S. Don’t miss this blog with a chocolate cookie recipe that’s simple, healthy and delicious!
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