153 Comments / By Lisa Leake / December 1, 2011 / Recipes
23 Reviews / 4.3 Average
Ranch makes everything taste good! I'm so glad I found this idea from the $5 Dinner Mom, because it's a healthier alternative to the store-bought Ranch salad dressing or packaged dips. Mix up a big batch of the spice and have it ready for anytime you need a little help to get your kids to eat their veggies.
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I was browsing through the $5 Dinner Mom’s website when I came across her ingenious idea to mix up a big batch of seasonings at one time for an easy homemade Ranch dressing. We also love this Swiss Cheese Dip!
Quick and Easy Homemade Ranch Dip Recipe
Once your spice mixture has been made it’s a very simple process to add your perishable ingredient whenever you’re in the mood for some homemade dressing. Talk about being efficient! You could even prepare them ahead of time in separate bags or containers to mix up once you’re ready.
A Sour Cream Ranch Dip for Everyone
Now we prefer a Ranch dip over a dressing at our house (especially since it magically makes my 6-year-old eat twice as many carrots as normal) so below is a modified version that turns Erin’s spice mixture into a Ranch dip instead of a Ranch dressing.
This gives it a thicker consistency overall, making it a perfect dip for veggie trays that the whole family will enjoy. It’s a lot cheaper than pre bought spice mixes and easily more nutritious than the bottled stuff. No preservatives here! Just a few simple ingredients that make for a fresh and easy to make dip.
How to Reduce the Fat Content of This Dip Recipe
If you want to save on calories and dollars at the same time, there’s an incredibly easy substitution you can make here! Greek yogurt doesn’t just add substantial protein content to the mix, but is slightly less calorie dense than cream cheese. (Some people may prefer the flavor, too!)
To use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, simply swap the sour cream in the ranch dip recipe below for equal parts Greek yogurt.
Here’s a little video showing you how simple it is to make! Enjoy!
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- Warm Bean Dip
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- Creamy Queso Dip
- Cheese Fries
- Pumpkin Fluff Dip
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Ranch Flavored Dip
Ranch makes everything taste good! I'm so glad I found this idea from the $5 Dinner Mom, because it's a healthier alternative to the store-bought Ranch salad dressing or packaged dips. Mix up a big batch of the spice and have it ready for anytime you need a little help to get your kids to eat their veggies.
23 Reviews / 4.3 Average
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 1 minute min
Course: Sides,
Cuisine: American
Method: Freezer Friendly
Diet: Egg Free, Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian
Print Recipe
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon parsley (dried)
- 1 teaspoon dill (dried)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon basil (dried)
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
Mix together the first six ingredients down to the pepper. Store in an airtight container.
When you are ready to make the dip stir 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture together with ½ cup sour cream. Serve with fresh sliced veggies or whole-wheat pretzels.
Save the remaining dry spice mixture in spice cabinet or pantry for another day.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Ranch Flavored Dip
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 8mg0%
Potassium 80mg2%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 675IU14%
Vitamin C 10.6mg13%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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