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Homemade Ranch Dressing


Cost/Serving: $0.15
Yield: [16 servings] / Serving Size = 2 Tablespoons]
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons dried, minced onion
½ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup buttermilk

Directions:
1. Collect and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
2. Add the dried onion, salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley to a bowl, and stir gently to combine.
3. Add the Greek yogurt and buttermilk, and stir until spices are evenly distributed.
4. Chill before serving.
5. Keep leftovers refrigerated, and eat within 1 week.

Be creative! To make a thicker ranch dip, substitute another cup of plain Greek yogurt for the buttermilk.

This recipe and photo are used with the permission of Colorado State University Extension's Eating Smart Being Active program.

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