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by Katie Webster
May 19, 2017 (updated 5/30/23) Jump To Recipe
This horseradish ranch salad dressing is the perfect substitute to your store-bought stuff. It’s made with Greek Yogurt for a healthier twist, and is naturally gluten-free and only 47 calories per serving!
Table of contents
- Why We Love Greek Yogurt Horseradish Ranch Dressing
- Key Ingredients for this Recipe
- Instructions to Make This Simple Horseradish Dressing
- FAQs and Expert Tips
- Additional Dressing Recipes to Try
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Why We Love Greek Yogurt Horseradish Ranch Dressing
I’m super excited to share another creamy salad dressing with you today.Just like my Blue Cheese Dressing and Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing, this dressing is so simple! It is just buttermilk, Greek yogurt (full-fat plain works best) and a little mayonnaise. It’s really tart and sharp for a creamy dressing, so you only need about two tablespoons per serving.
Now, I know that you always tell me that you love to my Maple Ranch Dressing Recipe, this Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing and my Healthy Ranch Dip so I wanted to do another version of it, but give this one a twist. It has this whole horseradish thing it’s got going on. It’s both surprising and delightful at the same time.
This horseradish ranch tastes great on an iceberg salad with bacon, for a twist on a classic wedge salad. It also pairs well with beef and tomatoes for a protein-topped entree salad. It can even be used as a sauce for beef tenderloin or steak!
Key Ingredients for this Recipe
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is the best substitute for mayonnaise in dressing and sauces. It has so much more protein, less fat, and its mild flavor allows you to add almost anything to it!
Horseradish
On its own, horseradish tastes spicy and strong, but when mixed with other ingredients like vinegar and a creamy element (mayonnaise, butter, yogurt), its flavor is much milder. It has similar taste profiles to regular radishes.
Horseradish pairs well with bacon and grilled meat as well as cucumbers and tomatoes. If you are a fan try our Gourmet Potato Salad with Bacon and Horseradish.
Additional Ingredients
- 1 small clove garlic, minced or grated garlic
- ¼ cup low fat buttermilk or milk
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dill weed
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions to Make This Simple Horseradish Dressing
Whisk together all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Serve the dressing immediately or refrigerate in a sealed jar up to 1 week. Shake the jar to re-combine just before serving.
FAQs and Expert Tips
How long does homemade ranch dressing last in the fridge?
Since it’s homemade, it doesn’t last quite as long. It’ll stay good in the fridge for up to a week, but I recommend consuming it within the first 4 days or so. Fresh is always best!
Can I use less horseradish?
Absolutely! I recommend following the recipe as it’s written, but if you like, but don’t LOVE horseradish, feel free to decrease the suggested amount.
How do you make buttermilk if you don’t have it?
If you don’t have buttermilk at home, simply add 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir and use as directed.
Additional Dressing Recipes to Try
- If you like tahini you should try my Lemon Tahini Dressing and Maple Tahini Dressing!
- This Mustard Salad Dressing is made with brown German mustard!
- You can’t go wrong with a Simple Caesar Salad Dressing.
- This Smoky Tomato Shallot Salad Dressing is to die for.
- This Chive Oil Dressing is simple yet delicious.
- Our Lemon Juice Salad Dressing is an all-time favorite.
- This Maple Sherry Vinaigrette and this Balsamic Walnut Vinaigrette are two favorites for sweet and savory salad combinations (think fruit, cheese and nut toppings.)
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Happy Cooking! ~Katie
Greek Yogurt Horseradish Ranch Dressing
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- Author: Katie Webster
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
Description
Ranch Salad Dressing made with Greek Yogurt and horseradish Naturally gluten free and only 47 calories per serving!
Ingredients
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- 1 small clove garlic, minced or grated garlic
- 1/2 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup low fat buttermilk or milk
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients in a medium bowl. Serve immediately or refrigerate in a sealed jar up to 1 week. Shake to re-combine just before serving.
Notes
Cooking Tip:
If you don’t have buttermilk at home, simply make it yourself. Add 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir and use as directed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: salad dressing
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 47
- Sugar: 1
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 2
About the Author
Katie Webster
Katie Webster studied art and photography at Skidmore College and is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute. She has been a professional recipe developer since 2001 when she first started working in the test kitchen at EatingWell magazine. Her recipes have been featured in numerous magazines including Shape, Fitness, Parents and several Edible Communities publications among others. Her cookbook, Maple {Quirk Books} was published in 2015. She launched Healthy Seasonal Recipes in 2009. She lives in Vermont with her husband, two teenage daughters and two yellow labs. In her free time, you can find her at the gym, cooking, stacking firewood, making maple syrup, and tending to her overgrown perennial garden.
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18 comments on “Greek Yogurt Horseradish Ranch Dressing”
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MacKenzie — November 8, 2022 @ 10:30 pm Reply
Love this dressing. I made this last Sunday and it was perfect. Served it with fresh greens and London broil.
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Nancy — November 8, 2022 @ 10:21 pm Reply
Lovely horseradish sauce. I like how you used yogurt as the base.
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Robin G. — November 8, 2022 @ 10:12 pm Reply
I loved the dressing, The addition of horseradish really boosts the flavor!
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Sara Welch — November 8, 2022 @ 8:39 pm Reply
This was such a unique and unexpected dressing recipe! Enjoyed this with a salad for lunch today, and it does not disappoint! So easy and flavorful; definitely a new favorite!
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Sharon — November 8, 2022 @ 7:48 pm Reply
I already loved ranch dressing but this homemade ranch with the addition of horseradish took ranch to a whole new level!
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mimi rippee — January 19, 2019 @ 10:17 am Reply
This is fabulous! I make all of my dressings and vinaigrettes, but have never made a ranch style. Thanks for the recipe!
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Kimberly — January 4, 2018 @ 8:20 pm Reply
Soooo good! I didn’t have milk so made with water. Still turned out great. Served it with tacos!
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Katie — January 5, 2018 @ 2:09 pm Reply
I am glad you liked it Kimberly!
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Raksha — May 23, 2017 @ 11:37 am Reply
What I loved about this recipe is that it is gluten free 🙂 WOuld love to have it with lettuce and chicken salad
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Katie — May 24, 2017 @ 6:13 pm Reply
That sounds like the perfect meal!
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Daniela Anderson — May 19, 2017 @ 9:58 am Reply
That’s the recipe l was looking for. I made a lovely salad the other day and used store-bought ranch dressing, and although it was nice, it was not as nice as a homemade one. I’ll try this for sure.
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Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes — May 21, 2017 @ 7:19 pm Reply
I prefer home-made too. It makes such a difference.
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Silvia — May 19, 2017 @ 9:45 am Reply
I love horseradish. In my country, people eat a lot of it. But I’ve never thought to make a dressing out of it. I really have to try it. I’m pinning this for later. Thanks for sharing.
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Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes — May 21, 2017 @ 7:20 pm Reply
Thank you for pinning! Hope you enjoy it when you do try it. Have a great week.
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Raksha Kamat — May 19, 2017 @ 9:13 am Reply
I have to try this recipe. Looks good.
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Katie — May 21, 2017 @ 7:22 pm Reply
Thank you so much. Have a great day!
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Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food — May 19, 2017 @ 8:19 am Reply
This dressing sounds delicious! I love the idea of using it as a dipping sauce for Belgian endive. The addition of horseradish also makes it a perfect foil for a grilled steak salad. I’ll have to show this recipe to a friend of mine, who is famous for dousing everything he eats in ranch dressing. He’ll be happy to know that there’s a low-cal, far tastier option than the stuff-in-a-bottle. 🙂
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Katie — May 21, 2017 @ 7:23 pm Reply
I totally agree about the steak salad combo. That is a great suggestion! Thank you for sharing too. I appreciate it. Have a great day.
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