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Avocado Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

Creamy ranch-style dressing made with avocado and Greek yogurt, flavored with fresh herbs, lime, garlic, and onion powder.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cupplain fat free or low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium avocado peeled and cored
  • 1 1/2 Tbspfresh lime juice
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • 2 Tbspchopped fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried
  • 1 - 2 tspchopped fresh dill to taste (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • 2 tspchopped fresh chives or 3/4 tsp dried
  • 1/2 tsponion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Up to 6 Tbsp milk as needed (for a slightly richer dressing sub 2 Tbsp olive oil for some of the milk)

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cut the avocado into chunks and place in a food processor with the 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 clove garlic, 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tsp dried), 1–2 tsp chopped fresh dill (or 1/2 tsp dried), 2 tsp chopped fresh chives (or 3/4 tsp dried), 1/2 tsp onion powder, and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  2. Pulse the mixture until it is mostly blended, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides of the bowl so everything combines evenly.
  3. With the processor running, add milk 1 Tbsp at a time until the dressing reaches your desired thickness, using up to 6 Tbsp total.
  4. (Optional) For a slightly richer dressing, substitute 2 Tbsp of the milk with 2 Tbsp olive oil; add the oil while you are adjusting consistency.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning; add a little more salt, pepper, or chopped herbs if desired and pulse briefly to combine.
  6. Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Add milk a tablespoon at a time so that you don't make these homemade ranch dressing to thin.