Here’s a recipe for a High Protein Ranch Dip or Dressing. It is made as either a Blended Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip or Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing. This is the Best healthy ranch dip because it still has real mayo, which gives it a homemade traditional ranch flavor. Using greek yogurt gives the taste of a deliciously creamy buttermilk greek yogurt dip or dressing while adding probiotic benefits. Overall it is delicious, versitale and easy to fit into your healthy meal prep, macros included below.

Blended Cottage Cheese Ranch Dressing with Real Mayo

Ingredients:

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth (8 oz)
1/4 cup tbsp real mayonnaise (watch ingredients and avoid soybean and canola oil if able, homemade is healthier)
4 – 6 tbsp dry ranch seasoning powder
*Splash of Buttermilk, or Keifer or milk of choice (optional, for thinning)
*optional salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Blend the Cottage Cheese: The simplest method, is using an immersion blender right in the container it comes in. Other methods: using a blender or food processor, blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the Seasonings: Add the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to the blender. Blend again until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Adjust Consistency: If you want the dressing thinner, add a little more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your preferred consistency.
Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more salt, pepper, vinegar, or dill to your liking).
Serve: Pair with fresh veggies like carrot sticks, celery, cucumber, or bell pepper slices. You can also use this as a chip dip or salad dressing.

Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving – Approx. 4 servings total):

Calories: ~250
Protein: ~15g
Fat: 5-8g (depending on mayo choice)
Carbs: 15-25g (mainly from the cottage cheese and seasonings)

Feel free to scale this recipe up or down based on your portion needs! The real mayo and cottage cheese together provide a creamy texture and a balance of protein and fats, while the spices give it the classic ranch flavor you’re looking for.

Try it with this Easy Turkey Lettuce Wrap for a delicious and healthy lunch or snack.

high greek yogurt ranch — High Protein Greek Yogurt Ranch

To Add Mayo, or Not Add Mayo:

Here is a quick link to a wonderful breakdown on mayo:

https://www.weightandwellness.com/resources/articles-and-videos/eat-not-mayo

Quick Homemade Dry Ranch Seasoning:

Keeping up with my goal of being completely transparent, I honestly prefer the Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing packets that have the milk powder added to them, and whatever unhealthy additives that taste so great. I think the packets remind me of my parent’s buttermilk ranch dressing, and it is comforting to me. However, I’m sure you are better than I am when it comes to health, so here is a quick throw together guide for homemade ranch powder: If you have a better homemade dry ranch mix, will you please share with all of us yummy healthy foodies, in the comments below.

4 tsp garlic powder
4 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dried dill weed
2 tsp dried parsley
2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1 tsp black pepper (or 1/2 tsp of white pepper for a more subtle heat)

Equipment

Immersion Blender regular blender or food processor works well, *only needed if blending cottage cheese

Ingredients

1 cup 2% cottage cheese or Greek Yogurt *or a combination of both
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 – 6 Tbsp Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix (about 2- 3 small packets heaping 1/4 cup)
salt & pepper to taste *optional
1-2 Tbsp almond milk or plain keifer milk or buttermilk *optional, used as a thinning ingredient if making a traditional ranch salad dressing

Instructions

Step 1:
Using an Immersion blender, food processor or regular blender, blend cottage cheese until smooth (if using if not skip this step).
Measure out Ingredients.
Step 2: Mix Ingredients
Add Mayo, to blended cottage cheese or/and greek yogurt, and ranch dip. Stir slowly.
Use preferred milk to thin, if making a dressing and add salt & pepper to taste (or more dry ranch dressing seasoning, for a boost ranch flavor).
Enjoy!

Notes

For a Dip you’ll hope their is leftovers too, Try using unblended cottage cheese for your ranch chip dip. It is a huge crowd pleaser, and any leftovers work well for meal prep.