You can make Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing and Dip in five minutes! You'll love this healthier ranch recipe that tastes much better than store-bought! It's low-fat, low-calorie and uses homemade ranch seasoning.

My son once overheard diners at a restaurant raving about Cooking with Mamma C's Greek Yogurt Ranch recipe. One lady was saying she has to make it every week because her family loves it so much!
How cool is that?!!!
It's even more fun that my son and I developed this recipe together, back in 2015. We were tired of the processed taste of store-bought ranch. We wanted a delicious, healthy ranch dressing and dip we could enjoy with our salads and raw veggies.
So, we got to experimenting and came up with an easy ranch recipe that's ready in five minutes! It's low-calorie and low-fat with a wonderfully creamy texture.
Recipe ingredients
Greek Yogurt: This gives our light ranch a thick, creamy consistency that works perfectly for a salad dressing or dip. I always use plain, non-fat Greek yogurt here. Feel free to use low-fat or full-fat Greek yogurt if you prefer.
Mayonnaise: To keep this a low-fat ranch recipe, use low-fat mayo. Otherwise, use regular mayonnaise.
We prefer the Duke's brand for a sugar-free mayo. You also can try making this with garlic mayo!
Buttermilk: This is key for that tangy, buttermilk ranch taste! It's easy to make a buttermilk substitute for this recipe by using half a tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice added to half a cup of milk.
Vinegar: We always use apple cider vinegar here, but you could substitute distilled white vinegar if needed. The cider vinegar has a hint of fruity sweetness.
Dijon Mustard: You just need half a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to add a little somethin' somethin' to our yogurt-based ranch. It's more tangy and spicy than yellow mustard, but you could use yellow mustard instead. You also could use a bit of ground mustard.
Celery Seed: Celery seed adds great herbal flavor similar to...wait for it...celery! You could substitute celery salt if you reduce or omit the salt called for in this recipe.
If you want, you can skip the celery seed or try adding an herb like chives or dill for flavor.
How to make Greek yogurt ranch
See the card at the end of this post for the full recipe, but here's an overview.
- Add all ingredients to a mason jar (affiliate link) or bowl.
- If using a bowl, whisk the ingredients to combine. If using a mason jar, close the lid tightly and shake until blended.
Done!
Recipe tips
- Instead of dirtying a mixing bowl, you can make the Greek yogurt ranch in a mason jar or salad dressing shaker (affiliate link) that you use to serve and store the dressing.
- You can make spicy ranch dressing by adding smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, etc.
What to serve with it
This ranch from scratch works as a dressing or dip and is popular with kids and adults alike.
Besides drizzling it over lettuce, you have to try it with spicy food like chicken wings or this Buffalo chicken nacho salad!
And, kids love this yogurt Ranch dip with French fries or raw carrots. I personally enjoy dunking zucchini sticks or red pepper strips in it.
It's perfect for your 4th of July menu or New Year's Eve party. It's great all year round for game days and gatherings! Speaking of that, you may also like this pecan cheese ball.
Frequently asked questions
Refrigerated homemade Ranch dressing will keep for up to a week, as long as its individual ingredients are fresh. Check the expiration dates on the Greek yogurt, mayo and buttermilk used in this recipe to make sure they're good for more than seven days.
No, this is not a keto-friendly recipe because it contains buttermilk, which is high in carbs. Additionally, you'd have to use keto mayonnaise as an ingredient, plus Greek yogurt without sugar.
More salads and dressings
- Homemade Italian Vinaigrette
- Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad
- Lemon Olive Oil
- Homemade Catalina Dressing
- Maple Vinaigrette
Enjoy!
If you try this Greek Yogurt Ranch, please leave a comment and a rating!
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing & Dip
Ingredients
- ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt (can use low-fat or full fat)
- ½ cup low-fat mayonnaise (can use regular)
- ½ cup buttermilk (low-fat is fine)
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a mason jar, cover with a lid, and shake until blended. Store in the refrigerator for a week (check the expiration dates on your yogurt, mayo and buttermilk to make sure they'll stay fresh for that long.)
Notes
Nutrition
(Recipe Source: My son developed this with my input. Originally published on April 11, 2015 and updated now with new photos and additional information. Photos by Kanyi Muraguri for Cooking with Mamma C.)
Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says
Hi Andrea, looks like move over Mamma C the kitchen is being taken over by your son and husband! HA! Love family meal preps and recipes!!! Hope Spring is near for you in Ohiooooooo.
Mamma C says
Cheryl, I'll gladly let them take over the kitchen. That's why I'm documenting all the recipes here...so no one in my house can claim ignorance. 🙂
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Aww, that's so nice that your son is getting interested in his own culinary adventures! Looks like a delicious ranch dip 🙂
Mamma C says
Thanks, Denise. He got the cooking bug when I taught him to boil pasta at 8 years old. 🙂
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
Love ranch dressing! This looks super creamy and divine! Thanks for sharing! 😀
Mamma C says
Thanks, Jess. I hope you try it!
Tammy Renea says
How awesome! I love the family coming onboard. The ranch dressing sounds wonderful, and I'd love to hear what liqueur your husband is making. I've wanted to try and make my own amaretto, but haven't found the right recipe yet.
Mamma C says
Tammy, my husband has made limoncello, apple pie moonshine, and I've made the chocolate liqueur. My husband also makes jalapeno wine, strawberry wine, plus many reds and whites. Homemade amaretto would be fabulous!
JayanthiSindhiya says
It looks delicious
Mamma C says
Thanks, Jayanthi and Sindhiya. It's turned me into a Ranch fan!