Saturday, May 26, 2012

Favorite Ranch Dressing/Dip

I'm constantly experimenting with ways to lighten things up a bit without sacrificing flavor. For this recipe, I add low-fat plain yogurt instead of sour cream. It may not seem like a huge difference, considering the fact that I use whole mayo, but every single change, in combination, is important in my food world.

Favorite Ranch Dressing/Dip

Combine:

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup low-fat plain yogurt*
1 clove minced or pressed garlic
½ cup chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped chives
½ teaspoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Buttermilk

Mix all ingredients together. *Thin with buttermilk to desired consistency (buttermilk may not be necessary if using yogurt).

*May substitute ½ cup sour cream.