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 or Dip. 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, versatile and easy to fit into your healthy meal prep, macros included below.

Blended Cottage Cheese Ranch Dressing with Real Mayo

Ingredients:

1 cup 2% cottage cheese, blended smooth (8 oz. Swap or Split with Greek Yogurt)
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 or swap with lemon, or a splash of apple cider vinegar or pickle juice)
*optional Seasonings to add more flavor: Dill, Red Chili Pepper Flakes, Onion or Garlic Powder, of course salt and black or white pepper

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: Stir in the mayonnaise, seasonings and any other ingredients until fully incorporated.
Adjust Consistency: If you want the dressing thinner, add a splash of liquid of choice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you reach your preferred consistency.
Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning 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 (4 servings total):

Calories: 165
Protein: 7g
Fat: 11g (if using regular mayo. Opt for low fat mayo or cottage cheese to drop macros )
Carbs: 6g

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, splitting with greek yogurt gives the buttermilk similar flavor, while the dry 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 lemon juice, almond milk or milk replacement of choice. etc. *optional, for thinning, don't add until the very end when tasting and adjusting flavor to your liking. Other suggestions to thin with are listed above.

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.