This 5 minute Ranch Yogurt Dip is easy to throw together with just 2 basic ingredients. Perfect for serving with veggies as a kid-approved snack, and versatile as an appetizer for parties, potlucks, BBQs, and game day.
Suitable for gluten free, low carb, and vegetarian diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
This addictive homemade Greek Yogurt Dip is full of simple ingredients that when mixed together pack an amazing flavor punch. I was hooked on my first taste of this protein-packed condiment, and now always have it on hand to perk up treats and eats.
Ranch Yogurt Dip is easy to whip up with 2 essential affordable ingredients (plus extras if you want) and minimal prep and comes together in under 5 minutes.
And like my Chimichurri Sauce and 5 minute Yum Yum Sauce dip, this tangy yogurt dip is great for dipping with crunchy chips and veggies and serving up as a snack, side, on the go snack for the kiddos, an appetizer, and crudité platter. Plus it is sooooo good for spreading in sandwiches and wraps.
Why Make This Recipe
- Easy and quick to put together.
- Made with affordable pantry ingredients.
- Prep ahead and refrigerate to use again and again.
- Triple the recipe to serve a crowd.
- Both kids and adults love it.
- Easy to take to parties, pack on picnics, BBQs, potlucks, lunch boxes, game days, get-togethers, holiday parties, etc.
Ingredient Notes
- Greek Yogurt – Get a nice thick yogurt that is unsweetened. Feel free to start with your own homemade yogurt. It is great if it has a bit of a tang. Feel free to use reduced-fat yogurt if you want to cut calories.
- Ranch Seasoning – Use a homemade or store-bought ranch seasoning.
- Chives – these are optional but add flavor and color.
- Lemon juice – use freshly squeezed lemon juice. This is optional, but if your yogurt is not slightly sharp then you will need to add a little bit of sharpness.
How To Make Yogurt Dip
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions in recipe card below.
- Add all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and combine.
- Chill before serving.
Recipe Tips And Delicious Variations
- It is best to chill this ranch dip for an hour or 2 for the flavor to develop before serving. So do factor this in if planning to serve to guests.
- You may need to add salt depending on how much salt your seasoning has.
- Swap the sharpness – use vinegar if you don’t have lemon.
- Add heat – add in some red pepper, jalapeños, or some fresh chili.
- Swap the yogurt – replace the full-fat greek yogurt with half-fat yogurt or dairy-free yogurt.
- Add garlic – some fresh minced garlic adds a lot of flavor.
How To Use Greek Yogurt Dip
- As a dip – This is a great yogurt veggies dip for crunchy vegetable chips or batons.
- As a spread – Add about 1-2 tablespoons of this into each sandwich or wrap.
- As a dressing – For this you would need to add some olive oil and lemon juice.
- As a marinade – You’ll want to add olive oil, water and lemon juice to make it a thinner liquid.
Storage
- Store – Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze – I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
FAQs
Absolutely, you can. Add in some extra lemon juice and olive oil to loosen it.
Yes you can, but greek yogurt is much creamer and tangier. If using plain yogurt, you will need to add extra tang with some citrus.
Serving Suggestions and Recipes You May Like
- Serve with crunchy raw vegetables like sliced peppers, carrot battons, celery sticks, broccoli sticks etc.
- Or cooked crispy vegetables like Air Fryer Asparagus, Air Fryer Green Beans and Air Fryer Radishes.
- For more dips and sauces try Adobo Guacamole, Yum Yum Sauce, Bang Bang Sauce and Chimichurri.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 0 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this.
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5 Minutes Greek Yogurt Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250g) Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1 – 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and combine.
- Serve straight away or chill until needed.
Notes
- It is best to chill this ranch dip for an hour or 2 for the flavor to develop before serving. So do factor this in if planning to serve to guests.
- You may need to add salt depending on how much salt your seasoning has.
- Swap the sharpness – use vinegar if you don’t have lemon.
- Add heat – add in some red pepper, jalapeños, or some fresh chili.
- Swap the yogurt – replace the full-fat greek yogurt with half-fat yogurt or dairy-free yogurt.
- Add garlic – some fresh minced garlic adds a lot of flavor.
- Storage – keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 4 days.
- There are 0 WW BluePlan SmartPoints in one serving.
Growing up, I resented being forced to cook meals, but now looking back, I’m glad my parents got me involved and taught me the basics. I definitely think it’s wonderful for kids to start learning early and easy dips like this are a perfect way to get things going…
Such a great idea Bintu, I cook a lot with my own children an am always on a mission to encourage others to get in the kitchen too! It is never too early to start!