Flavor packed southwest ranch greek yogurt sauce that’s perfect for spreading on burgers, sandwiches, wraps, or dipping veggies into. You’re only two minutes away from being in southwest ranch flavor heaven!
So we all know those little ranch-flavored seasoning packets.
Yep, they’re delicious but not so good for you.
Why You Should Make Your Own Southwest Ranch Seasoning
Seasoning packets are usually loaded with salt, preservatives, and artificial ingredients that you definitely don’t want to be eating. Bleh.
It’s so easy to make your own seasoning packets with the spices you have in your cabinet right now! This southwest ranch greek yogurt sauce doesn’t have any crazy ingredients in it or anything you can only find online. I promise it’s super simple, and probably the easiest recipe on my blog!
What I love most about this greek yogurt sauce is that it’s free of junk and all ingredients that I have no idea what they are. Like natural flavor. What the heck is natural flavor anyways? I hate when the ingredient list includes that.
It’s full of big flavors that all blend together to create a slightly spicy, super creamy, southwest ranch flavor that I think could easily rival any of those little packets you buy at the grocery store.
The best part is that it literally only takes two minutes to make! I used a 5 oz cup of plain greek yogurt and added all the seasonings to it. Mix it up until it has a smooth consistency, and that’s it! You can even leave it in the disposable yogurt cup if you’re serving it right away. Otherwise, store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
What Can I Put Southwest Ranch Greek Yogurt Sauce On?
We like to load up our favorite Clinton Kelly sweet potato burgers with the southwest ranch sauce, add it to sandwiches, wraps, tacos, use it as a creamy salad dressing, or dip raw veggies in it. So many delicious options!
If you’re just looking for the southwest ranch flavor, you could omit the greek yogurt and just use the seasonings. Rub it on chicken or sprinkle it on sweet potatoes before baking, the flavors are perfect all by themselves.
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- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
- (1) 5oz cup plain greek yogurt
- Add all seasonings to greek yogurt.
- Mix until everything is combined, and the yogurt is smooth. If it tastes gritty, keep stirring!
- Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.
You could also use sour cream instead of greek yogurt, but I try to cut the fat in most recipes I make, so I prefer greek yogurt. Travis and I really love this southwest ranch greek yogurt sauce, we put it on everything!
I’ve tried making it with sour cream, and neither of us could taste a difference. So if I had to choose, I would definitely go with the greek yogurt version just because I can eat more of it and not feel the tiniest bit of guilt!
What would you put this southwest ranch sauce on? Let me know in the comments!
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This looks delicioius! I love ranch but hate the extra calories. I will have to try this out.
Me too, Betsy! This sauce is so much better for you, it’s mainly greek yogurt!
I’ve never thought of making my own dressing. I’m definitely giving this one a try. Thanks for sharing. It looks and sounds delicious 🙂
Pinned this because it looks delicious and totally easy to make!
Kari
Your homemade dressing sounds so much better than store bought and so easy.
It’s so easy, I still can’t believe it only takes 2 minutes to make but it really does!
Chipotle Ranch is such a big hit in my house but I hate buying it with all the extra crap in it! Making it is so much better!! Plus everyone always puts too much cumin in it. I like mine with just a dash whereas my hubby loves lots of it. This way I can customize it!! Thanks!
This looks like a great way to pack a ton of flavor into a sauce! I can’t wait to try it!
It really is flavor loaded! Thanks Sabrina!
This looks amazing. My husband would love it. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Angela! My fiance loves it too!
This looks amazing! Perfect for dipping carrots for my kids 🙂
Carrots would be delicious dipped in this ranch sauce, Katie! Thanks =)
What an easy and delicious sauce! I wanna put it on everything!
Thanks! We really do put it on everything, it’s so yummy!
Ooh, this sounds delicious, Stacey! I’m with you, those seasoning packets are full of all kinds of mess, and you’re right, what are “natural flavors” anyway?! Seems like a way for them to add extra junk to our food without having to disclose what exactly it is…so scary! I also love that this is super quick and uses ingredients I already have on hand! This can already tell this will be a go-to condiment with all our summer barbecues 🙂
Thank you, Joscelyn! We love it and really do put it on everything!
I was very hesitant to make this recipe because I hate geek yogurt. However, I am trying to be more healthy. I added this as a topping on my ground turkey tacos. So freaking delicious!!!! Thank you for the recipe!!
I’m so glad you liked the sauce, Christina! Thank you for letting me know! =)