Popeye’s Blackened Ranch

Ingredients

• 1.25 cup fat-free Greek yogurt (nonfat)
• 4 tbsp light mayo
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp white vinegar
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp dill (fresh or dried, minced)
• 1 tsp parsley (fresh or dried, minced)
• 1 tsp chives (fresh or dried, minced)
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 0.25 tsp ranch seasoning mix
• salt (to taste)
• 1 tbsp water (add 1-2 tbsp at a time to get desired consistency)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the Greek yogurt, light mayo, lemon juice, white vinegar, and all seasonings (paprika, cayenne, black pepper, dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, ranch seasoning, and salt) to a jar.

2. 2

   Mix the ingredients thoroughly until the sauce is smooth.

3. 3

   Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. If you can still taste the yogurt too strongly, add more seasoning.

4. 4

   Adjust the thickness of the ranch by adding water 1-2 tablespoons at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

5. 5

   For best results, place the jar in the fridge for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

6. 6

   Give the sauce a final stir before serving.

Notes

Keeps in the fridge for 4-7 days. If the sauce tastes too much like yogurt, it means you haven't seasoned it enough—just add more of the spices! One 4 tbsp serving is approximately 36 calories.

Nutrition per serving

• sauce
• high-protein
• low-calorie
• copycat
• meal prep
• condiment
• healthy