If you haven’t tried making your own salad dressings, you’re missing out! This Avocado Ranch Salad Dressing is so simple to make and you probably have most of the ingredients in the house. Use it on your favorite salad or as a dip for veggies!
Over the past few years, I’ve been challenging myself to make more and more things from scratch instead of buying it at the store. Salad dressing was one of the first things I tried and I rarely use store bought now!
While there are definitely some good brands out there, most store bought salad dressings have lots of extra ingredients, preservatives and more. Instead, make it yourself with a few simple ingredients and it will be much better for you.
The creamy base of this salad dressing is greek yogurt. Creamy salad dressings are my favorite, and using greek yogurt is a healthy way to get that wonderful texture. It also makes this dressing high in protein and calcium.
Avocado is also a healthy addition to this dressing. It gives the dressing extra creaminess, healthy fats and a pretty light green color.
Lime juice gives the finishing touch to the flavor of this dressing. It’s the perfect balance of tart lime and creamy greek yogurt and avocado.
This simple salad dressing takes about 5 minutes to make! Throw all the ingredients in a food processor and blend. If you don’t have a food processor, you could use an immersion blender or a blender.
How To Use This Salad Dressing
This Avocado Ranch Salad Dressing is perfect for your favorite salad. I love it on a cobb salad or with a southwest-style salad.
You can also use it as a dip for veggies! It’s great to serve as part of a veggie tray at a party.
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Avocado Ranch Salad Dressing
If you haven't tried making your own salad dressings, you're missing out! This Avocado Ranch Salad Dressing is so simple to make and you probably have most of the ingredients in the house. Use it on your favorite salad or as a dip for veggies!
Ingredients
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- Juice from 1/2 of a lime
- 2 chives, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried chives)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the avocado, greek yogurt, lime juice, chives and cilantro in a food processor and mix well.
- Pour the dressing into a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with your favorite salad.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 110Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 204mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gProtein: 7g
This post was originally published on A Savory Feast on October 4, 2014. The post and pictures have been updated but the recipe is the same.
Jessica Hughes says
Oh I’m definitely going to have to make this!! Thank you!!
Anna @ The Beauty Section says
Yum! I love Avocado and I love Ranch, so this sounds amazing! 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
I hope you like it! I am always looking for healthy lunch ideas, so salads are great.
Daisy @ Simplicity Relished says
This is such a cool way to use avocado– not to mention avoiding mayonnaise and sour cream in a ranch recipe 😉 love it!
Jenna Brussee says
Greek yogurt is so much better for you! I’ve been finding some great ways to use it instead of sour cream or mayo. It tastes great, too!
Amanda G. says
Yum!! I love the chick-fil-a version of this dressing so I will definitely be giving your healthier option a try! Thanks for sharing.
Jenna Brussee says
I love Chick-fil-A’s version, too. It’s sort of what inspired me to create this recipe.
Laura Milroy says
YES! Thank you! I have been looking for a good ranch dip and am obsessed with avocados. This is happening. So excited!
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Jenna Brussee says
You will love it! It’s easy to make and so good.
Sarah @ 12 Twenty Seven says
This sounds SO good! My husband loves ranch dressing and he’s always on the hunt for one that tastes good and isn’t that “bad” for him!
Jenna Brussee says
Some ranch dressings are terrible for you! Filled with fat and weird ingredients. I’m excited to be able to make this healthy version myself.
Candace says
Looks delicious!! I love Avocado!
Susan @ 2catsandchloe says
OMG this looks SO GOOD! And it’s so clean! I can definitely see this all over my salads! Thanks so sharing! 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
It’s so much better for you than store bought! You can make a big batch and use it on salads for a couple weeks.
Katie says
OMG, this dressing sounds like all that is good in the world. I am going to have to try it!
Jenna Brussee says
Give it a try! I think you will love it.
Alex says
So I love avocado and ranch… and as a result I love this post. I am definitely trying this!
Jenna Brussee says
You should try it! It tasted so good on my salad.
Angelic @ SimplySinova.com says
That
Avocado Ranch Salad Dressing looks AMAZING! Anything with avocado is okay in my books <3
Jenna Brussee says
Avocado is one of my favorites! I’m always thinking of a new recipe to use it in.
lockmm says
Sounds amazing! I’ll have to make this!
Michelle Thompson says
You had me at avocado!!! For sure going to try this!!!!
Jenna Brussee says
If you like avocado, you will love this! I can’t get enough of them.
Andi Fisher says
I am not a big fan of ranch, but then I saw the ingredients – I love greek yogurt and avocado so I am thinking I will love this!
Jenna Brussee says
This is definitely not your average ranch! I think you will like it a lot.
ahorga says
The real ranch dressing is not made with yogurt, correct? I only go with balsamic vinaigrette because I feel that all the other dressings are so heavy. but this one sounds amazing. I will try it out and let you know how it turned out!
Jenna Brussee says
Yes, the yogurt is a healthier alternative. This one tastes like it’s heavy, but it’s really good for you!
The TWIT says
Yes! I am so trying this dressing this week. Thanks lady. And love the aesthetic of your blog. So crisp.
Jenna Brussee says
Thank you for your kind words! That is really encouraging. Thanks for stopping by!
Erlene A says
This sounds really delicious. I just wish avocados weren’t so darn expensive.
Jenna Brussee says
I feel you on that! You can get a better deal if you buy a bag of them, but then they all go bad at the same time!
Breanna ♥ More than Love says
This sounds so tasty! 🙂 Definitely pinning for later! 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
I hope you enjoy it! It will make your salads so much better.
French Robin Designs says
Yum!! I agree, commercial salad dressing are filled with unhealthy ingredients and are overpriced. I am definitely going to try this one. Thanks for sharing!
Jenna Brussee says
This dressing was very inexpensive to make! You will love it.
Laura says
ooooh that looks delicious! that’s one thing i miss being dairy free – a really good ranch dressing =)
Jenna Brussee says
I would miss that, too. Maybe there is a non-dairy substitute for the greek yogurt?
Lix Hewett says
Looks intriguing! I shall think on possibly making this. Man, I haven’t had a salad in an age. Maybe it’s time. 😉
Jenna Brussee says
I love salads for lunch! They are so easy to throw together.
Nancy says
Omg I can only imagine how fresh this would taste.
Jenna Brussee says
It was so fresh! Especially when you are used to the taste of bottled salad dressing. This is so much better!
Brenda Lawrence says
Yum! Healthy & Delicious! I must make this!
Jessica Pureromance Bures says
i need this in my belly! lol yummy!!
Jenna Brussee says
Yes, you do! I need to make another batch soon.
Rebekah says
Oh my gosh that sounds delicious! Love Avocado!
Lindsay says
Anything with avocado is sooo good!
esther julee says
i definitely love avocados too! 🙂 it’s so awesome that you are making your own recipes. 🙂 there was a time that i used to just add ingredients to spice up an existing dressing.. but you’re right most of them are probably very unhealthy
Jenna Brussee says
Thanks Esther! I love being able to know what is in my salad dressing.
Mandi Kane says
This looks awesome – and so much healthier. Going to try it for sure.
Jenna Brussee says
It’s much better for you! Plus it tastes great.
Erica says
I’m obsessed with avocado, definitely trying this one!
Jenna Brussee says
I love avocado, too. There are so many ways you can use it!
Katie says
Oooh this looks delicious! I’m always looking for new healthy dressings for salads. I will definitely be whipping this one up – potentially minus the avocado though!!
Katie <3
Jenna Brussee says
I’m sure it would still be good without avocado. I love avocado but I know it’s not for everyone.
Glamour-Zine says
this sounds amazing! I need to try this:)
Emily Abernathy says
That looks so good! Two of my favorite things mixed together. 🙂 Excited to try it. Visiting from the Peony Project, by the way!
Jenna Brussee says
Yay! I love the Peony Project and always enjoy meeting other members. Thanks for stopping by!
Jessica at Team Wiking says
YES. This sounds delicious. Avocado and ranch are two favorites, so yesssssss.
Jenna Brussee says
They are sooooooo good together! You will love this.
Fiona Naughton says
I’m not a fan of avocado but my little one loves it, this would be great for him.
Jenna Brussee says
He will love this! It would be good for dipping veggies in for a snack, too.
Carly Anderson says
I absolutely LOVE avoados and ranch dressing. I can’t wait to make this dressing!
Jenna Brussee says
There’s just something about that combo! I love it.
Neely says
My fiancee would love this!
Lana LeFevre says
YUMMMMMMMM. I need to make this.
Jennifer Pilgrim says
I know what I’m making for lunch tomorrow! I have all of the ingredients ready to go. YUM
Jenna Brussee says
Salads make such a great lunch! You will love this dressing, too.
Rachel Stokes says
I am a succkerrrr for avocado! I am definitely going to try this out! 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
I am obsessed with avocado! You can seriously use it in everything.
Mandi says
Looks yum! Thank you for sharing 🙂
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Natalia Restrepo says
What an easy dressing, and I have some guacamole that I have to use before it starts to turn black, this is definitely a must try.
Natalia
MamaRabia says
Avocado ranch sounds amazing! Now, I just need to sneak the avocados away from my husband!!
Jenna Brussee says
I am loving avocados right now! There are so many things you can do with them.
songbirdsandbuttons says
Yum! Looks easy & delicious! Winning combo!
xiomara meeks says
Two of my favorite things: avocado and cilantro!
Jenna Brussee says
Me too! And they are so good together.
Ayana Pitterson says
Anything avocado has my attention. I have never tried this, but this looks awesome and EASY to make. Pinning!
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Jenna Brussee says
It is super easy! I hope you enjoy it.
Jessica Angeles says
Yum! This looks so refreshing! I’ll have to try it this weekend!
Jenna Brussee says
I love how light it is! You should try it.
Kristen @ Treats and Travels says
I love avocados, this looks good, thanks for sharing!
Stephanie says
This looks like the perfect dressing! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Jenna Brussee says
Thanks for stopping by and pinning my recipe! I love joining in your party each week.
Fred Rickson says
Because you cannot pronounce a chemical term/name, it is “bad for you”?
Jenna Brussee says
Not always! If I don’t know what something is, I’ll often look it up. Most of the time when it’s some big word that I can’t pronounce, it turns out to be something that isn’t great for you.