ranch dressing Archives | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/tag/ranch-dressing/ Fresh Family Meals - Made for Everyday Life Tue, 21 May 2024 13:38:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wholefully.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/favicon-150x150.png ranch dressing Archives | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/tag/ranch-dressing/ 32 32 Ranch BLT Pasta Salad Recipe https://wholefully.com/ranch-blt-pasta-salad-2/ https://wholefully.com/ranch-blt-pasta-salad-2/#comments Tue, 21 May 2024 13:38:51 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=45707 This creamy Ranch BLT Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for any summer cookout. With crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and tangy ranch, it's always a crowd-pleaser!
Close up of a Ranch BLT Pasta Salad
This is quite possibly my favorite pasta salad in the world, and that’s saying a lot, because I’m a girl who lovvveesss her some pasta salad. But I really do think this Ranch BLT Pasta Salad is the queen of them all. Because of course it is—it’s got crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and creamy homemade ranch dressing. It’s like all the good things in life came together in one bowl! This is the perfect picnic or potluck dish—trust me, everyone will be raving and begging for the recipe. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/ranch-blt-pasta-salad-2/feed/ 2 Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing Recipe https://wholefully.com/greek-yogurt-ranch-dressing-salad/ https://wholefully.com/greek-yogurt-ranch-dressing-salad/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:29:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=57679 This homemade Greek yogurt ranch dressing is SO easy to make (and delicious, too!). It'll send any salad over the moon!
Dipping a sausage ball into ranch dressing .
I wouldn't be a good Midwesterner if I didn't have a million uses for ranch—pour it on salads, use it as a vegetable dip, dip your pizza or chicken in it...the possibilities are endless! I think everyone needs a really good ranch dressing recipe in their back pocket—this is mine. By using a base of whole milk Greek yogurt, the dressing is packed with healthy fat and protein. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/greek-yogurt-ranch-dressing-salad/feed/ 3 Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix (Ranch Seasoning) https://wholefully.com/ranch-dressing-mix/ https://wholefully.com/ranch-dressing-mix/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:45:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=75032 Mix up a batch of this Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix to have on hand for quick and easy salad dressing or seasoning popcorn, sandwiches, and more!
Close view of ranch dressing mix in a bowl with a metal whisk.
Whether you're a salad enthusiast, a dip lover, or just looking to add a burst of flavor to your dishes, this powdered ranch dressing mix has got you covered. We love this mix because it's super versatile—you can use it as a popcorn flavoring, use it to add ranch flavor to casseroles and soups, or quickly mix it up with some mayo and sour cream to make the best-ever homemade ranch dressing! Keep a stash of this ranch dressing mix in your pantry, and you'll find a million ways to use it. Let's mix some up! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/ranch-dressing-mix/feed/ 0 Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap https://wholefully.com/chicken-bacon-ranch-wrap/ https://wholefully.com/chicken-bacon-ranch-wrap/#respond Mon, 22 May 2023 06:13:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=74151 Tender chicken and crisp bacon are enrobed in ranch dressing and tucked into a flour tortilla. Pack it for lunch for the kids or yourself!
With great flavor comes great responsibility, and our tangy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap is ready to step up to the plate. Full of crispy bacon, tangy ranch, and juicy chicken, this delicious lunch is great for busy weekends or to make ahead for a packed school lunch. We love pairing this chicken bacon wrap recipe with a side of potato wedges and a fresh fruit salad. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/chicken-bacon-ranch-wrap/feed/ 0 Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels https://wholefully.com/chicken-bacon-ranch-pinwheels/ https://wholefully.com/chicken-bacon-ranch-pinwheels/#respond Mon, 17 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=73670 These chicken pinwheels are stuffed with bacon and ranch, and are loved by kids and adults alike. Serve them at a party or pack them in a lunch box, and everyone will be happy!
A teal plate stacked high with chicken bacon ranch pinwheels.
Is there a better savory flavor combo than chicken, bacon, and ranch? If there is, then we sure haven't found it! Because this terrific trinity of savory tastes comes together beautifully in every dish we've ever tasted it in—including these incredible easy-to-make chicken, bacon, and ranch pinwheels! These pinwheels are absolutely perfect for parties, pitch-ins, tailgates, camping trips, and maybe our favorite use—make-ahead school lunches! I've never met a kiddo who didn't devour these cute little spirals of deliciousness. Let's get rolling! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/chicken-bacon-ranch-pinwheels/feed/ 0 Popcorn Gift Set with Homemade Popcorn Seasonings https://wholefully.com/popcorn-seasoning-gift/ https://wholefully.com/popcorn-seasoning-gift/#respond Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:42:29 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=72336 America's favorite movie snack gets even better with gourmet popcorn seasoning recipes. Plus, the seasonings make a great gift! We’re big fans of edible gifts here at Wholefully—they are easy and affordable to put together, and everyone appreciates the gift of something tasty! We whipped up this popcorn gift set as a quick Christmas gift or host/hostess gift idea, and it’s one of our favorite holiday food gifts we’ve ever created. Why? Well, obviously, everyone loves popcorn! But also, this gift set costs just a few dollars to make, it takes less than 10 minutes to pull together, and it’s a beautiful gift for neighbors, teachers, delivery people, or anyone who deserves a little bit of quality time with the family. This popcorn set just begs to be used for a cozy family movie night snuggled up on the couch! Even if you don’t need a holiday gift, our three homemade popcorn seasonings are a great option to have on hand in your own kitchen when the popcorn hankering strikes! We’ve got recipes for all three seasonings, plus a full tutorial on how to package them up in a cute popcorn gift set below. Let’s get popping! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/popcorn-seasoning-gift/feed/ 0 Chicken Taco Salad in a Jar https://wholefully.com/chicken-taco-salad-in-a-jar/ https://wholefully.com/chicken-taco-salad-in-a-jar/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2020 11:00:17 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=50090 We eat tacos every single week in our house (to the collective horror of the internet, we usually have Taco Wednesday, not Tuesday). And after our taco dinner each week, I put all the leftover taco fillings into a mason jar salad—my Thursday lunches are the best! This Chicken Taco Salad in a Jar is a spin-off from my taco night salads—but you can make it anytime! The base of that salad? Spicy, flavorful ranch chicken. I love to use rotisserie chicken for these salads. Rotisserie chicken makes it SO simple to get these salads ready to go in just a few minutes. A teal bowl is filled with chicken taco salad. A lime wedge and a fork with an aqua handle rest in the bowl. A halved avpcado rests on a white countertop.

What is a salad in a jar?

Mason jar salads are meal prepped fresh salads that you can stash in your fridge until lunchtime. They are a great meal prep option since the flavor varieties are endless, you’ll never get bored. If you want to know more, we have a comprehensive post with all the information you need to build a perfect salad in a jar.

But wait, won’t the lettuce get all limp if I pack it ahead of time?

Nope, that’s the glorious beauty of mason jar salads, and that’s why I’ve been eating them for well over a decade! The key to this Chicken Taco Mason Jar Salad staying fresh and crisp is to keep the liquid ingredients away from the greens. As long as you keep the jar upright until you are ready to eat, your lettuce should stay nice and fresh! We talk a lot more about properly packing Mason jar salads in our big Salad in a Jar 101 post. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/chicken-taco-salad-in-a-jar/feed/ 0 Healthy Coconut Milk Ranch Dressing (Dairy-Free, Vegan, Paleo) https://wholefully.com/coconut-milk-ranch-dressing/ https://wholefully.com/coconut-milk-ranch-dressing/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=20779 Dairy and I have a tumultuous relationship. My body seems to handle long-fermented dairy (like kefir or 24-hour yogurt) just fine, but once I dig into unfermented or short-fermented dairy—like regular milk or store-bought yogurt—my body is none too pleased. Over the last few years, I've started tuning in to how different foods make my body feel, and that means I've had to come to grips with some of my favorite dairy-based foods not fitting in. I've had to find non-dairy alternatives for sour cream, coffee creamer, and even my beloved ranch dressing. I thought it would be really hard to replicate my favorite dairy foods, but I've actually found the opposite to be true! I've had a ton of luck swapping out dairy for creamy and fatty cashew cream and full-fat coconut milk from the can. That's exactly what I use here to make this paleo and vegan ranch dressing creamy, thick, and rich without a drop of dairy! A hand holding a fork spears salad greens in ranch dressing.

How do you make healthy ranch dressing?

Making this ranch might be even easier than opening a bottle from the store (and it sure is cheaper!).  To make dairy-free ranch, you just:
  • Combine fresh or dried herbs and spices in a bowl.
  • Add in coconut milk, mayo (use plant-based mayo for vegan ranch dressing), and apple cider vinegar.
  • Whisk or blend together until smooth. I like using my immersion blender so it gets super smooth.
  • Let chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge for the flavors to blend.

Can you eat ranch if you're following a vegan, paleo, or Whole 30 diet?

You sure can! While all three diets cut out dairy, you can happily enjoy my dairy-free version of ranch dressing. It's paleo and Whole 30-compliant as written, and if you grab some plant-based mayo, it easily becomes vegan. Enjoy your ranch! Get the recipe »]]> https://wholefully.com/coconut-milk-ranch-dressing/feed/ 47 Loaded Roasted Cauliflower Recipe https://wholefully.com/loaded-roasted-cauliflower-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/loaded-roasted-cauliflower-recipe/#comments Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:00:44 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=49597 Roasted cauliflower is one of my favorite veggie side dishes in the entire world. If you’ve never roasted cauliflower before, you >strong>have to try it! We roast at a high oven temperature to caramelize the sugars of the veggie, making the florets sweeter, richer, and all-around totally delectable. On its own, roasted cauliflower is something special, but when you make it “loaded” style with ranch dressing, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions? WOW! You have a perfect side dish for everyone in the family. A gold fork holds a bite of loaded roasted cauliflower in front of a dark background.

How do you make loaded roasted cauliflower?

The process for making this loaded cauliflower is similar to making any other roasted cauliflower recipe, with one major difference—the toppings! Here’s how you get these glorious florets:
  1. Fry up some bacon and reserve the grease.
  2. Drizzle the bacon grease, along with garlic powder and black pepper, onto cauliflower florets. Toss to coat.
  3. Roast in a 425°F oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and golden brown.
  4. Top with sharp cheddar cheese and bake for another minute or two to melt the cheese.
  5. Drizzle ranch dressing on top, and then sprinkle on the cooked bacon and sliced green onions. Enjoy!
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I’m not going to lie to you guys– I’m not much of a football fan. I’m a basketball girl living in Basketball Country, USA, but even I can appreciate the fun that is the Super Bowl. Well, more accurately, I can appreciate all the delicious food that makes an appearance on Super Bowl Sunday! We have a lot of healthier game day recipes on Wholefully (you can check them out here), but this one holds a special spot in my heart for exactly three reasons. 1) It’s delicious, really delicious. 2) It’s all make ahead—no work during the game. 3) These veggie pizza appetizers have roots in my childhood. Creamy herb sauce spread on a tray of pizza crust, with vegetables in small bowls off to the side Growing up, my parents always threw a big rager of a 4th of July party every year for all of our friends and family (think 50+ people pitching tents all over the property and spending all weekend drinking, eating, and swimming). And one of our family friends always made a big batch of veggie pizza appetizers for us to snack on during the weekend. It was a crowd-pleaser. It even satisfied the veggie-hating kids at the party. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/veggie-pizza-appetizers/feed/ 18