Heart-Healthy Green Goddess Ranch

Transform your salads and snacks with this luscious Heart-Healthy Green Goddess Ranch, a lighter twist on a classic. This creamy, nutrient-packed dressing combines non-fat Greek yogurt, low-fat buttermilk, and ripe avocado for a wholesome base, while fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, dill, and chives create a vibrant, garden-fresh flavor. Enhanced with zesty lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this recipe offers bold, tangy notes with every bite. Ready in just 10 minutes, this guilt-free, antioxidant-rich dressing is perfect as a salad topper or a veggie dip that’s both heart-smart and full of flavor. Make it ahead to let the layers of freshness truly shine!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
0.5 cup low-fat buttermilk
0.5 avocado (ripe)
0.25 cup fresh chives
0.25 cup fresh parsley
0.25 cup fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh dill
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the Greek yogurt and buttermilk in a blender or food processor.

Step 2

Scoop out the avocado flesh and add it to the blender.

Step 3

Chop the chives, parsley, cilantro, and dill, then add them to the blender.

Step 4

Peel the garlic cloves and add them whole to the blend mixture.

Step 5

Pour in the fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the salt and pepper.

Step 7

Blend everything until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt or lemon juice.

Step 9

Transfer the dressing to a jar or container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve chilled, and enjoy it as a dressing for salads or a dip for veggies.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	564.7 grams (564.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	385

Total Fat 13.40g	17%
Saturated Fat 2.30g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 1549mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 29.70g	11%
Dietary Fiber 8.10g	29%
Total Sugars 16.70g
Protein 35.90g	72%

Vitamin D 64IU	318%
Calcium 577mg	44%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 1326mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.5%

Protein: 37.5%

Carbs: 31.0%