Easy Probiotic Ranch Salad Dressing Is Full of Health Benefits by Jan Mostrom

This is a quick and healthy alternative to creamy ranch dressings. This healthier ranch salad dressing recipe is made with kefir (pronounced kee-feer), fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill and parsley. You can be drizzling it on that salad in less than 10 minutes!

Never cooked with kefir before? Kefir is a fermented milk drink made with cow, goat or sheep milk. Historians believe that kefir originated "centuries ago in the Caucasus Mountains in Eastern Europe near present-day Turkey. The word kefir is derived from the Turkish word 'keif,' which translates to 'good feeling.'" Because it is fermented, kefir is a popular drink for gut health. Kefir is a better probiotic food choice than yogurt! And there are many more health benefits of kefir.

This homemade, gluten-free kefir ranch dressing is wonderful on top of a spicy honey chickpea bowl or any other salad or vegetables. The low-sodium salad dressing is light and refreshing! This version is slightly thinner than traditional ranch dressings, but so delicious you might never go back!

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 (makes about 1 1/2 cups)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole milk plain kefir
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh or dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes or dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Helpful Products 

• Lemon Juicer
• Recipe Box
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Salt and Pepper
• Whisk
• Mixing Bowl
• Airtight Containers
• Pepper Grinder
• Mason Jar
• Salad Dressing Cruet

Recipe Notes

• If you don't have a salad dressing cruet or mason jar, whisk the ingredients together in a mixing bowl. You can store the salad dressing in an airtight container.

• Feel free to change up the herbs and seasonings to fit your family's tastes.

• Squeeze your own fresh lemon juice because fresh is always best!

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine all the ingredients in a container with a lid. (Small mason jars work great for dressings!) 
2. Shake thoroughly and keep covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
   

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 74

Total Fat: 2.2g

Saturated Fat: 1.2g

Cholesterol: 6mg

Sodium: 52mg

Total Carbohydrate: 12g

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g

Total Sugars: 3.2g

Protein: 4g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 151mg

Iron: 5mg

Potassium: 362mg

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