Saturday, June 5, 2010

Healthy and Clean Ranch Dressing


My son loves ranch dressing and will dip just about anything in it.  I found this recipe on The Gracious Pantry while I was seaching for information on Clean Eating and healthy recipes.  I am baby-stepping my way into Clean Eating.  My family is not really excited about it, but I am going to push forward anyway.  I have tried another recipe that I found for healthy homemade ranch dressing and we didn't like it at all.  This one turned out really good. 

I made some to dip broccoli in on our way to Texas tomorrow.  I have spent most of the day preparing food for our 550 mile trip and some for the week while we stay at my brother's.  I am determined to not stop at McDonald's tomorrow like we usually do.  I made chicken salad using this dip as the combining agent today and will make pita sandwiches with it (recipe coming soon). 

I will let you know how the trip goes and how our healthy eating on the road goes.  I am a little nervous, but I plan on doing my best to eat the right food most of the time. 

Check out The Gracious Pantry for more great recipes.


Healthy and Clean Ranch Dressing

(Makes about 8 tablespoons)

5 tablespoons low fat buttermilk
3 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste

Directions

Whisk all ingredients in a bowl until well blended.

Nutritional Content

1 serving = 2 tablespoonds

Calories: 10
Total Fat: 2 gm
Saturated Fats: 0 gm
Trans Fats: 0 gm
Cholesterol: 0 gm
Sodium: 55 mg
Carbohydrates: 1 gm
Dietary fiber: 0 gm
Sugars: 1 gm
Protein: 1 gm


This post has been linked up to:

Food Revolution Friday @ Notes from the Cookie Jar

Fight Back Friday @ Food Renegade

4 comments:

  1. I love the idea of dipping broccoli into something. This dip sounds perfect.

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  2. I stumbled across your blog recently and am looking forward to trying some of these recipes soon. I've been making Greek style yogurt in a crock pot for a while now (great healthy alternative to sour cream!) - this looks like a great use for some of it! Thank you!

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  3. Thanks for posting this recipe. Sounds like a winner. Glad to hear you may be joining us at Cook the Books this round. We welcome you and I hope you are enjoying reading "The School of Essential Ingredients".

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  4. I've seen this on the Gracious Pantry before ... wanted to try it, bookmarked it and just haven't for some reason ! Thanks for the reminder !!

    PS ~ I'm visiting from Food on the Table. I like the look of your blog ... I'll be back !!

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