Creamy Ranch Dressing Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes | 🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes | 🍽️ Yield: 3/4 cup
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this homemade Creamy Ranch Dressing, a perfect accompaniment to your salads or snacks. With its smooth texture and tangy taste, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients needed for the creamy ranch dressing recipe.
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Combine Ingredients: Place the low-fat cottage cheese, buttermilk, garlic, grated parmesan cheese, chopped chives, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade.
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Process until Smooth: Blend the ingredients together in the food processor until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. This usually takes about a minute or two, depending on the power of your food processor.
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Taste and Adjust: Once blended, taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning according to your preference. You can add more salt, pepper, or other herbs to enhance the flavor.
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Serve or Store: Your creamy ranch dressing is now ready to be served! Transfer it to a clean jar or airtight container if you’re not using it immediately. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Enjoy: Drizzle this delicious dressing over your favorite salads, use it as a dip for fresh vegetables, or incorporate it into other recipes for a burst of flavor.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 216.2
- Fat Content: 5.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 22.3mg
- Sodium Content: 828.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 6g
- Protein Content: 27.4g
Recipe Notes:
- Cheesy Goodness: The combination of low-fat cottage cheese and grated parmesan cheese gives this ranch dressing its creamy texture and rich flavor.
- Fresh Ingredients: Using fresh garlic and chopped chives adds a burst of freshness and aroma to the dressing.
- Customize to Taste: Feel free to adjust the seasonings and ingredients according to your preferences. You can add more garlic for extra flavor or adjust the salt and pepper to suit your taste buds.
- Versatile Dressing: This creamy ranch dressing is not only perfect for salads but also makes a delicious dip for veggies, a flavorful sauce for sandwiches, or even a marinade for chicken or fish.
With its homemade goodness and wholesome ingredients, this creamy ranch dressing is sure to elevate any dish it accompanies. Enjoy the freshness and flavor it brings to your meals! 🥗
