Homemade Healthy Ranch Dressing with Veggie Kabobs

If you are over PB&J sandwiches and are looking for healthy lunchbox options this homemade healthy ranch dressing with veggie kabobs is a great way to go.  Make veggie kabobs by taking any fresh vegetables that your child likes- zucchini, squash, carrots, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, etc. and dicing them into small bite sized pieces and sliding them on skewers. Every mom knows that just about any food put on stick instantly becomes 200% cooler and kids will at least  try it.

The second part of the equation in getting your child to eat healthier food is dip. Most kids like to dip anything and everything, I know mine do! I have been trying to avoid as much processed packages as I can so I needed to make my own healthier version of my kids favorite dip-Ranch Dressing. So this yogurt based ranch dressing was born and the kids still love it an put it on everything from chicken nuggets to veggies.

Ingredients:

For Kabobs:

Fresh, raw veggies your child likes:

carrots, broccoli, celery, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, squash...

For Yogurt Ranch Dressing:

1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 Tbsp. parsley

1 tsp. dill

2 tsp. chives

½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. ground black pepper

1 tsp. lemon juice

optional- splash of milk

Directions:

Whisk together all ingredients for dip until well combined. If you prefer a thinner dressing add a splash of milk to get desired consistency.

Place in refrigerator in an airtight container, allow to chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to combine.

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Homemade Ranch Dressing with Veggie Kabobs

 

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Author: Jody

Recipe type: Appetizer

Ingredients

• For Kabobs:
• Fresh, raw veggies your child likes:
• carrots, broccoli, celery, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, squash...
• For Yogurt Ranch Dressing:
• 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek contains more protein)
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 Tbsp. parsley
• 1 tsp. dill
• 2 tsp. chives
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• optional- splash of milk

Instructions

1. Whisk together all ingredients for dip until well combined. If you prefer a thinner dressing add a splash of milk to get desired consistency.
2. Place in refrigerator in an airtight container, allow to chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to combine.

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This is an amazing homemade healthy ranch dressing that is perfect with veggie kabobs, baked pita chips, homemade chicken nuggets and even as a dressing on sandwiches instead of mayonnaise.  Giving your kids healthy options for lunch or snacks is so important.  This is a perfect option to add to a back to school lunch box, or even just to have for yourself as a healthy snack mid-day. Add some roasted turkey or chicken breasts and pita chips for this to be a great hearty lunch for adults and kids alike

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