Fresh Ranch Dip

By Naz Deravian

Published July 22, 2022

Fresh Ranch Dip
Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Prop Stylist: Paige Hicks.
Total Time
5 minutes
Rating
4(222)
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Creamy yogurt served alongside salty chips and vegetables, like crisp Persian cucumber, never disappoints. In this superbly simple recipe, a tub of Greek yogurt is transformed into a delicious dip that’s loosely inspired by the dominant flavors of ranch dressing. Add a handful of fragrant dill and chives, brighten things up with a little lemon juice and lemon zest, and you have yourself a party for a crowd (or for one!). This dip can be made a day in advance and travels well if kept cool. 

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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings
  • 1(16-ounce) container plain Greek yogurt, preferably full-fat
  • 1large garlic clove, finely grated
  • ½cup finely chopped fresh dill leaves
  • 2tablespoons thinly sliced chives
  • 1small lemon
  • Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
  • Potato chips, Persian cucumbers or other crudités, for serving
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

115 calories; 7 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 226 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the yogurt in a medium bowl. (Save the container for storing your dip.) Add the garlic, dill and chives. Add ½ teaspoon of lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and season with salt (about 1 teaspoon). Stir to combine and taste for seasoning. Be mindful not to oversalt if you plan to serve this with salty chips. Serve right away or transfer back to the container, cover and store in the fridge for up to 1 day.

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Em

I would add a wee bit of mayonnaise

Seline

After swapping out half the yogurt for Mayo, adding lemon zest and a big handful of parsley it turned out divine!

KK

Made this to take to book club but ended up ditching it and grabbing some store-bought hummus instead - it just tasted like yogurt, not at all like ranch.

Elaine

This recipe ignores the major ingredients in ranch dressing, including the major flavor, ingredients, which are thyme and buttermilk.

Definitely swap half yogurt for mayo

Ended up doubling the amount - started by making it exactly to the recipe specifications, but like others have said, it tasted like yogurt with some seasoning - not at all like ranch, or dip. I added as much mayo as I did yogurt, and doubled seasoning - much better…and I have pounds of it now.

Feeding 5

Had to add sour cream and a little mayo to balance it out. Was better that way.

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