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Healthy Homemade Ranch Dip

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By: Rachel TiemeyerPosted: 1/31/25Updated: 2/6/25

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Say goodbye to store-bought ranch and hello to this Healthy Homemade Ranch Dip! Made with creamy Greek yogurt, a touch of mayo for that classic texture, fresh herbs, and just the right amount of seasoning, this dip is packed with flavor and way better for you. Perfect for dunking veggies, chips, or crackers—once you try it, you’ll never go back!

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Table of Contents
  • Reasons You’ll Love This Healthier Ranch Dip
  • Ingredients
  • How to Make Ranch Dip
  • FAQs
  • Love to Dip Things? Try These!
  • 20+ Game Day Dips
  • Healthy Homemade Ranch Dip

Reasons You’ll Love This Healthier Ranch Dip

  • Quick & Easy: Just stir everything together in a few minutes, and it’s ready to enjoy!
  • Simple, Wholesome Ingredients: Made with real food like Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and lemon juice—no mystery ingredients here. Skip the additives and preservatives found in store-bought dips!
  • Perfectly Creamy & Flavorful: A little mayo gives it that classic ranch texture, while fresh herbs and seasonings make every bite irresistible.
  • Meal Prep Friendly: Stays fresh in the fridge for 5-7 days, so you can have a healthy dip on hand all week! It’s also great to make ahead and serve as a Game Day Dip!

Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need for 5 hearty servings of this healthier ranch dip.

Ingredients for homemade ranch dip measured out and labeled.

Ingredient Notes:

  • Mayo: We always use avocado oil mayonnaise because it has clean ingredients.
  • Herbs: You can use dried herbs instead of fresh. We give the amounts in the recipe below. Note: Fresh dill is a strong flavor. If you’re not a huge dill fan, cut it in half.
  • Greek yogurt – I used 2% fat but any will work. You can also sub in sour cream for this ingredient, if needed.

How to Make Ranch Dip

You won’t believe how EASY this recipe is!

After finely chopping your herbs, simply place all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until well combined.

You can eat right away, but it’s best if it sits in the refrigerator for a few hours first. Taste and season with more salt, if desired. That’s it!

Ingredients for homemade ranch dip in the bowl of a food processor.

FAQs

How long does this dip last?

It was last 5-7 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh?

Yes! We’ve provided the measurements in the recipe card.

Can I eat it right away?

You can, but it tastes better if it sits in the refrigerator for a couple hours.

How can I make this lower in calories and higher in protein?

Try our very similar Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip instead. It’s delicious!

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Several different kinds of game day dips.

20+ Game Day Dips

Whether you’re in the mood for something cheesy and comforting, veggie-packed and fresh, or a high-protein, healthier take on your favorites, we’ve got a dip for you. This lineup has something for everyone—so grab your chips, veggies, or crackers, and let’s dive in!

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Healthy Homemade Ranch Dip

This super easy Healthy Homemade Ranch Dip is made with fresh, wholesome ingredients and tastes way better than the store-bought version.

Yield: 5 minutes (+2 hours in the fridge) 1x
Prep: 5 minutesTotal: 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used 2% fat but any will work; sub: sour cream)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (I used avocado oil mayonnaise; sub: more yogurt or sour cream)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley (sub: 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives (sub: 1 teaspoon dried chives)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill (sub: 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Place all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until well combined.

You can eat right away, but it’s best if it sits in the refrigerator for a few hours first. Taste and season with more salt, if desired.

Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.


Notes/Tips

  • This was good stirred into Taco Soup!
  • This dip is delicious to dip crackers, chips, or veggies in.
  • The mayo gives it a smoother, creamier texture and adds flavor, but you can replace it with more yogurt or sour cream.
© Author: Rachel Tiemeyer
Cuisine: American Method: Mix

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!

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