This fresh, zippy Greek yogurt ranch comes together in just a few minutes, faster than it takes to head to the grocery store and buy a bottle of store-bought dressing. With a base of Greek yogurt, a hint of mayonnaise, dried herbs, and a secret ingredient (pickle brine!), it's got that creamy, tangy flavor you crave.
I'm honestly shocked I haven't shared this recipe until now, considering my absolute obsession with anything Greek yogurt and anything ranch. I love a traditional ranch dip as much as anybody, but I rarely have sour cream or buttermilk in my fridge, and I love the extra-tang of a Greek yogurt variation.
I loved the idea of a homemade dressing with 100% yogurt, but to be honest, it just didn't taste quite like ranch to me, so I ended up adding a couple spoonfuls of mayo, which really rounds out the flavor. You'll want to use less dried herbs than you think to avoid a gritty consistency, and a bit of pickle juice (if you have it) will bring this to the next level.
Key Ingredients
- Plain Greek Yogurt: For the creamiest results, I recommend full-fat yogurt (or, make your own homemade Greek yogurt!)
- Spices: Some recipes will call for a plethora of spices, all you really need are onion powder, garlic powder, and dried dill.
- Fresh Herbs: I highly recommend a bit of fresh dill, chives, or even scallions to brighten things up a bit.
- Optional - Pickle Brine: Adding pickle brine gives this dish a more craveable flavor, but it's optional. I just use a little bit of brine from a jar of pickles! You can also replace the brine with 50% water, 50% white vinegar, and a small pinch of sugar.
For a full list of ingredients and their quantities, please refer to the recipe card.
Looking for more delicious Greek yogurt recipes? Try my Greek tzatziki, Çilbir, or Pan-Fried Onion Dip.
Easy Prep Tips
Step 1 - In a small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, dried herbs and spices, fresh herbs, and pickle juice (if using).
Step 2 - Season to taste and enjoy! For best results, keep in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 3 - For a dressing, thin out with water to reach the desired consistency.
Serving Suggestions
There are sooo many options for pairing this ranch!
- Salad: Toss the dressing with some crunchy lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, and corn.
- Pizza: Dip your crusts! Roberta's Pizza Dough is my favorite beginner-friendly pizza recipe!
- Crudites: Pair with your favorite veggies, like peppers, carrots, celery sticks, or sugar snap peas.
- Chicken: Buffalo wings or oven-roasted chicken shawarma
Recipe FAQs
Leftover ranch can be stored in the fridge for 5 - 7 days.
In addition to the serving suggestions above, it's a great marinade for grilled chicken!
It depends! If you'd like a flavor that's very similar to traditional ranch, I'd recommend trying the recipe as is. If you want something a bit fresher and tangier, you can sub the mayo with more yogurt.
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Greek Yogurt Ranch
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives, dill, or scallions
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 - 2 tablespoons pickle brine, or water | see notes
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives, dill, or scallions, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1 - 2 tablespoons pickle brine (or water).Taste and season with salt as needed. To serve as a dip: Serve and enjoy!To serve as a dressing: Thin out sauce with water to desired consistency.Note: For best results, chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Owner's Review: I tried other Greek yogurt ranch recipes, and the problem that I had was that they didn't quite taste like the ranch dip I know and love. *This* version is not like that, thanks to a little mayonnaise and pickle brine! It's so addictive!