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Veggie Tray & Ranch Dip or Dressing

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This veggie tray & ranch dip or dressing recipe will surely help you eat more veggies!!  Most dressings bought in the store contain lots of preservatives and hydrogenated oils!  They will clog your cells and wreak havoc in your body!  Making a homemade ranch is super fast & easy!

I was talking to a friend the other day and she wanted to know how she could get more vegetables in her day. She felt like she wasn’t eating enough and didn’t know what to do, so I offered her this tip and she had an “ah-ha” moment. It was pretty funny because it is so simple, but it really helps!

Tip: Put a beautiful veggie tray out before you eat lunch, after school, or before dinner!

Veggie tray with ranch

You and your family will enjoy the benefits of the vegetables without the kids loading up on junk food before dinner. If you have any kids at home, you understand the pre-dinner munchies. The kids are always at our feet begging for food because they’re starving! It’s the perfect time to have veggies out because they’ll eat almost anything when they’re hungry right? And for yourself, it’s perfect because you can get in some extra nutrition and you won’t eat too much at dinner!

I don’t care if you buy it pre-made or make it yourself, you’re one step closer to having a healthier diet! It’s definitely cheaper making them yourself and you can have a little more variation too!  I highly encourage you to use your children and especially teenagers to help with this weekly task of chopping vegetables and putting the tray together.  The more you involve your kids in the food preparation process, the more likely they will eat it.  You are also teaching them healthy habits and life skills!!   I love doing it myself though too because I think it’s therapeutic to chop vegetables, so try it out and see how you feel!

This is an easy, low fat ranch that you will surely love to have with your veggie tray!

Low Fat Ranch Dressing

  • 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1/2 c.  Vegannaise or Mayonnaise
  • 4 t. Ultra Gel
  • 1/2 t. Garlic powder
  • 1 t. Salt
  • 1/2 t. Onion powder
  • 1 t. Sugar
  • 1/4 t. Black pepper
  • 1 ½ t. Dried parsley

 

Combine all ingredients until smooth with a whisk. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to thicken and blend flavors. If you like a thicker dip, just add an extra teaspoon or so of the Ultra Gel.  Store leftovers in covered container in a refrigerator for up to two weeks. Makes 2 1/4 c.

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Veggie Tray & Ranch Dip or Dressing

This homemade ranch dip is surely to please a crowd & help you eat more veggies!  You can buy Ultra Gel online if your local grocery store doesn’t carry it.  It’s a great way to thicken the ranch & you can also make homemade jam with it!

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1/2 c.  Vegannaise or Mayonnaise
  • 4 t. Ultra Gel
  • 1/2 t. Garlic powder
  • 1 t. Salt
  • 1/2 t. Onion powder
  • 1 t. Sugar
  • 1/4 t. Black pepper
  • 1 ½ t. Dried parsley

 

Instructions

Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl and then store in air tight container.  Let sit in fridge for about 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together and for the ranch to thicken up.  Enjoy!!