By admin | Keto Salads
Did you know that, according to Statista, ranch dressing is still America’s top salad dressing? In fact, it’s so far ahead from vinaigrette, the runner up, that there’s just no competition. But, what makes ranch dressing so popular?
Well, aside from being delicious, it’s because ranch dressing is so versatile. You can use it as a salad dressing, a sauce and even a dip. You can use it for everything from fresh vegetables to chicken wings. It can even turn unappetizing food to something really good.
However, the ones that you can find in groceries are loaded with sugar. So, what can you do to make ranch dressing keto-friendly? That’s easy. Just make your own. Here are 9 low carb keto ranch dressing recipes that will help you.
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First up, we have this Easy Keto Ranch Dressing recipe from the KetoDiet Blog. It only contains 1.4 grams of carbohydrates per ¼ cup serving so it’s keto-friendly. It’s also very easy to make and won’t take you more than a few minutes to do.
The serving comes out to be:
Fat (g): 25.1 | Carbs (g): 1.7 | Net Carbs (g): 1.4 | Protein (g): 0.9
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Second on our list is Wholesome Yum’s Quick & Easy Low Carb Ranch Dressing. It’s a simple recipe and you probably already have the ingredients so you can make one right away. Aside from using this ranch dressing as a dip or a salad dressing, you can also use it to make dishes like casseroles.
The serving comes out to be:
Fat (g): 17 | Carbs (g): 1 | Net Carbs (g): 0.9 | Protein (g): 0.4
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This recipe is the right one for you if you like some dill in your ranch dressing. It goes especially well as a dip with vegetable sticks. But, you can also use it as a salad dressing by adding a bit of buttermilk or almond milk to make it thinner.
The serving comes out to be:
Fat (g): 13 | Carbs (g): 1 | Potassium (mg): 25 | Protein (g): 1
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This recipe by Joy Filled Eats works well for diets like paleo and keto. So, if you have someone who’s on a paleo diet, you can still share this ranch dressing. This uses ingredients like fresh dill, garlic and onion to make the ranch dressing flavorful.
The serving comes out to be:
Fat (g): 21 | Carbs (g): 1 | Potassium (mg): 53
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Avocado makes this ranch dressing recipe by Peace, Love and Low Carb extra creamy and it even adds some healthy fat. It’s certainly an upgrade from store-bought ranch dressing which are full of unwanted additives. And, of course, this ranch dressing recipe is very keto-friendly with only 1g of carbs per serving.
The serving comes out to be:
Fat (g): 10 | Calories: 100 | Net Carbs (g): 1 | Protein (g): 7
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If you have an immersion blender, then you’ll want to try this recipe. Instead of using store-bought mayo, you’ll be making your own as you make your ranch dressing. As the name implies, you can just dump your ingredients and let your blender do its magic. However, if you don’t want your ranch dressing turning green, you’ll have to add the herbs during the last 15 seconds.
The serving comes out to be:
Fat (g): 8 | Calories: 68 | Sodium (mg): 75
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If you like your ranch dressing a bit hot, then why not try this Paleo Bacon Chipotle Ranch Dressing? It’s made for paleo dieters but it only has 1.35g of carbs per serving so it’s also keto-friendly. This ranch dressing is dairy-free as well.
The serving comes out to be:
Fat (g): 12.1 | Calories: 130 | Net Carbs (g): 11.5 | Protein (g): 2.1
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Do you have some Greek yogurt on hand? Why not try this recipe to make some tasty ranch dressing? To make it keto-friendly, just substitute almond milk for the buttermilk.
The serving comes out to be:
Fat (g): 1.1 | Calories: 206 | Protein (g): 16.7
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If you’re like me and you like spicy food, try this Buffalo Ranch Dressing recipe. Like the other recipes on our list, this is very easy to make and can be made ahead of time. Just store this in an airtight container and it will store well in the fridge for up to a week.
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And, there you have it. I hope you found some ranch dressing recipes that you like and can incorporate to your keto diet. You can even make some extra to share with your family and friends since they’re very easy to make. Enjoy!