High Protein Ranch Dressing

5 from 1 vote

High Protein Ranch Dressing

Higher protein and lower fat ranch dressing with all the familiar flavors. I like to serve this on an iceberg or butter lettuce salad with a burger for a full meal (see notes for nutrition).

Course condiment, sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword american, condiment, easy, egg-free, fast, no-cook, nut-free, ranch, sauce

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 45kcal

Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

1 cup 4% cottage cheese or use lower fat for even higher protein to fat ratios
1/2-3/4 cup cashew milk or almond milk
3 tablespoons buttermilk powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon parsley dried
1/2 teaspoon dill dried
1/4 teaspoon chives dried
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
2 drops stevia glycerite optional

Optional

2 pounds ground beef extra lean
2 tablespoons mushroom powder optional, look for one high in vitamin D
salt and pepper to taste
1 head iceberg lettuce
20 cherry tomatoes quartered
1 avocado sliced
1/2 red onion sliced
1 dill pickle diced

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a high power blender and puree until smooth. Adjust consistency to desired thickness by adding water or cashew milk, if desired. Season to taste with more salt as desired. Serve. This will keep for one week, refrigerated.
To serve with burger and salad, mix the ground beef and mushrooms powder and form into burgers. Season the outside just before searing in a nonstick pan and cooking to desired doneness. While burger cooks, combine salad ingredients. Drizzle with dressing, top with burger, and serve with avocado over burger.

Notes

You can also use 1/4 cup pre-made Ranch seasoning mix in place of the buttermilk and spices.

Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 2.12

Nutrition with burger and salad: Calories: 348 cal, Carbs: 16g, Fiber: 5g, Fat: 14g, Protein: 41g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.45

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