Homemade Ranch Dressing - *dairy alert
Created this recipe for my daughter who loves ranch dressing. I prefer a non dairy dressing myself. However, making homemade dressing is always smart so one can avoid the additives found in store bottled dressings.
Plain, unsweetened probiotic yogurt is used in this recipe - organic if you can find it, would be the healthiest choice. Look to ensure your yogurt has live cultures, and is not sweetened with lots of "ose" words and artificial sweeteners. An unsweetened, plain yogurt will taste, in comparison to sour cream. (In fact, we use it in place of sour cream on our tacos, etc.)
It is pretty quick and simple - as our daughter is the only one who uses ranch dressing (the rest are vinegrette people) I make small batches. She likes to dip carrots, celery, etc. for snacking. It is also mayonaise free as it is difficult to find a store bought mayo that I would consider "clean" to eat.
1/2 Cup Plain Yogurt
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 T. lemon juice or balsamic vinegar (to taste)
1 t. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 tsp. Sea Salt (Himilayan preferred)
1/4 tsp. ground Celery Seed
1/2 tsp. organic raw Stevia, or organic honey
1/4 tsp. freshly ground Pepper
1/4 t. turmeric (optional)
1/2 tsp. dried Parsley
1/2 t. dried chives
1/8 t. white pepper
1/8 cup of bGH FREE skim milk (rice or coconut milk are good, non dairy choices)
Combine all ingredients well with a small wire whisk or in a blender. Add milk to thin to desired consistency. Taste, and adjust seasonings as desired. Refrigerate.
So for all you ranch dressing lovers - enjoy. The turmeric will make this dressing more flavorful and healthful, and might even cut down inflammation that dairy tends to cause. Adjust herbs and spices 'til you get the marriage of flavors desired.
Plain, unsweetened probiotic yogurt is used in this recipe - organic if you can find it, would be the healthiest choice. Look to ensure your yogurt has live cultures, and is not sweetened with lots of "ose" words and artificial sweeteners. An unsweetened, plain yogurt will taste, in comparison to sour cream. (In fact, we use it in place of sour cream on our tacos, etc.)
It is pretty quick and simple - as our daughter is the only one who uses ranch dressing (the rest are vinegrette people) I make small batches. She likes to dip carrots, celery, etc. for snacking. It is also mayonaise free as it is difficult to find a store bought mayo that I would consider "clean" to eat.
1/2 Cup Plain Yogurt
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 T. lemon juice or balsamic vinegar (to taste)
1 t. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 tsp. Sea Salt (Himilayan preferred)
1/4 tsp. ground Celery Seed
1/2 tsp. organic raw Stevia, or organic honey
1/4 tsp. freshly ground Pepper
1/4 t. turmeric (optional)
1/2 tsp. dried Parsley
1/2 t. dried chives
1/8 t. white pepper
1/8 cup of bGH FREE skim milk (rice or coconut milk are good, non dairy choices)
Combine all ingredients well with a small wire whisk or in a blender. Add milk to thin to desired consistency. Taste, and adjust seasonings as desired. Refrigerate.
So for all you ranch dressing lovers - enjoy. The turmeric will make this dressing more flavorful and healthful, and might even cut down inflammation that dairy tends to cause. Adjust herbs and spices 'til you get the marriage of flavors desired.