Helpful Tips:
Let it rest: While it can be served right after it is made, I almost always make this yogurt vegetable dip a day in advance and store it in the fridge. Allowing it to sit in the fridge helps flavors melt together.
Taste for seasoning: I highly recommend giving it a taste before serving and adjusting it according to what I am serving it with. For example, if I am serving this yogurt dip with raw vegetables (like carrots, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes) are my favorite), I might put a little bit more salt into the mixture. On the contrary, if I am serving it with chips, I might add a little bit less.
Turn it into a dressing: You can easily turn this yogurt-based dip into a salad dressing by thinning it with a bit of water. I would start with two tablespoons of water and increase it in small increments until I reached my desired consistency.
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt*
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon chives or chopped green onion
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a bowl: Place Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Combine: Whisk until fully combined. Taste for seasoning and add in if necessary.
- Serve: Transfer into a bowl and garnish with chives (or scallions). Serve.
Notes
- Yields: This recipe yields one cup of yogurt dip, which is ideal for servings. The nutritional values below are per serving and do not include the vegetables.
- Yogurt: This healthy Greek yogurt ranch recipe would work with any type of plain Greek yogurt, including full-fat, low-fat, or non-fat varieties. You can also use plain yogurt, but be aware that it will have a thinner consistency.
- Storage: You can store leftovers of this yogurt dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Be sure to stir it before serving. If it is too thin, you can stir in a tablespoon of Greek yogurt to thicken it.
- Make it a salad dressing: You can turn this dip into a yogurt ranch salad dressing by adding 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 (additional) tablespoons of lemon juice. If need be, you can thin it out (to make it pourable) by whisking in a few tablespoons of water. Be sure to taste it for seasoning and adjust as necessary.