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Maple Ranch Dressing


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  • Author: Katie Webster
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Ranch dressing always has a touch of sugar to balance the flavors. In this case we used unrefined pure maple syrup . For a more overt maple flavor, choose a darker grade; for a less pronounced maple flavor and a more classic ranch taste, choose light amber maple syrup.


Ingredients

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Dressing

  • 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 4 teaspoons dark maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon dried buttermilk powder, such as SACO or nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, chives, maple syrup, buttermilk or yeast, salt, dill and pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine. Alternatively, puree in a blender.

Notes

Spinach Salad with Maple Ranch

Serving Suggestion: Spinach, Beet and Bacon Salad

  • 1 pound small or baby beets (weight is with no greens attached)
  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Chive blossoms for garnish
  1. Place beets in a large saucepan, cover generously with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork, 40 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes depending on size. Drain and cool. Trim, peel and cut into wedges or slices.
  2. Arrange spinach in salad bowls. Top with the beets, bacon and ranch dressing. Garnish with chive blossoms.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: na
  • Category: Salad Dressing
  • Method: No cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoonss
  • Calories: 49 calories
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 181 mg
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 2 g
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