Skinny Southwest Ranch Dip
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This Skinny Southwest Ranch Dip is a recipe you’ll want to have close at hand for your next gathering! An easy and tasty dip with a healthy spin and full of protein, this creamy dip is made up with greek yogurt and light cream cheese, and loaded with beans, corn, seasoning and more! Make extra, because this will go fast!
Skinny Southwest Ranch Dip is totally the recipe for: “oops I forgot to make something what can I make that takes seconds to prepare and bring to the party” type of recipe. Seriously! It’s also super delicious and on the healthier side of life because instead of the tradition dip that’s full of mayo and/or sour cream I add a hefty amount of non fat greek yogurt which is full of protein and helps keep you feeling satisfied.
What’s that I hear? You’re not a big fan of greek yogurt and your about to run far, far away from this recipe? PAUSE! I don’t like greek yogurt. I’m not one of those people who can pretend greek yogurt is sour cream. I promise, but I do love that its a healthy and protein rich alternative in certain recipes. I only use it when it fits. It fits here and you barely even know that it’s in this recipe! In fact, I can’t taste it one bit!
I’m a busy mama and I know y’all are busy too, especially during the summer months. I tried to make this Skinny Southwest Ranch Dip a “throw some stuff in a bowl and voila!” type of recipe. I’m pretty sure that just about anyone could throw this one together for a party, cook out, pool day!!, potluck, girl’s night, a Sunday Football game, etc. It’s really easy, and it’s really good! Everyone will love it.
HOW TO MAKE SKINNY SOUTHWEST DIP
Let’s start with a large bowl. You’re gonna throw in a coupl’a cups of non-fat greek yogurt, a package of light cream cheese, a packet of the buttermilk ranch dressing and seasoning mix, a packet of your favorite taco seasoning, and 1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, a bit more or less depending on the level of spice you prefer.
Mix that all together with a hand mixer until it’s combined very well.
After it’s mixed together fold in some shredded reduced fat Mexican cheese, black beans, and sweet corn.
I like to think of this as the lazy way to make that 7 layer dip. It’s got a lot of the same awesome flavors going on, but no fuss.
And, we’re done! Ta-Da!! It tastes super delicious right after mixing it up, but if you’ve got the extra time… try and let it sit in the fridge covered for at least 30 minutes, to let those flavors mingle a bit and do their thing it just makes it better. This would also do well if you want to make it the night before.
The dip itself isn’t much to look at. But honestly, do you know many dips that are? I decided to “pretty it up” by adding some extra goodies like fresh tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños. Listen though, not something you need to do. It’s perfect in a big bowl with some chips next to it. We also love to slice baby bell peppers and scoop it up that way too!
Easy peasy, absolutely delicious, healthy, and pretty! Do yourself a solid and get in the kitchen and make this stuff as soon as possible. Pair it with some chips and/or vegetables and you’re good to go!
Skinny Southwest Ranch Dip was originally posted on December 17, 2017, but updated photos and post for reader experience on June 16, 2022.
Skinny Southwest Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cups nonfat greek yogurt i use fage 0%
- 8 ounces light cream cheese
- 1 – 1 oz packet low sodium taco seasoning
- 1 0.4 oz packet buttermilk ranch dressing & seasoning mix I the use hidden valley restaurant style
- 1½ cups black beans drained and rinsed very well
- 1½ cups whole kernel corn canned (drain well) or frozen (if using frozen just let it thaw in the fridge or if you need to- cook then let it cool before adding)
- 3/4 cup reduced fat shredded Mexican cheese
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper use more or less depending on your level of spice preference
Instructions
- In a large bowl add greek yogurt, cream cheese, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Mix together with a hand mixer until combined well.
- Fold corn, black beans, and shredded cheese into the mixture until combined well.
- For best taste, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with chips and/or vegetables.
- (Optional) Garnish with freshly chopped tomatoes, cilantro, onions, jalapeños, etc. It's not needed, but it makes it a bit more presentable for a party if you care about that.
My coworker and I have made this SO MANY TIMES!! In fact, her son who is 12 knows the recipe by heart. LOL!!! So so good. Just a warning: once you start eating it, you can’t stop!!
The dip of the summer!! Wowza this is delicious and so easy to bring together! Make this now!!!
This was so good! And like you said SO quick! I took it to a pool party and it was gone within an hour if even. Next time I will double it!
Delicious! This recipe is SO easy and SO tasty! My husband and I both loved it. I also love that I can use it as a dip or put it on a wrap, baked potato, chicken salad.. the possibilities are endless! We’ll definitely be making this all the time!
Dead easy and super tasty!! Made it for SuperBowl yesterday, and everyone loved it. It has great texture and makes a TON! We ate it with celery sticks and carrot sticks, and a few tortilla chips. Brought it to work for snack time today.
Made this last weekend and man was it delicious! I only made half the recipe and it was plenty for a few people to enjoy with Tortilla chips and we still had some left over for Taco night. I used half the amount of yogurt and cream cheese, half the ranch, but almost the whole Taco seasoning packet and a lot more cayenne since we like things spicy! Will definitely make again for a get together or to bring to a party! Was even thinking of topping with some Shredded Lettuce and diced tomatoes!
I love this!
I use it in a tortilla with turkey and lettuce for a roll up and stuff chicken breasts with this mix!! ❤️
Made this for a Super Bowl party tonight and added a can of rotel-drained. OMG…so good! Everyone had a fit over it!!! Thank you so much!
My friend (both of us on WW) turned me on to your site. I’ve made 4 dishes so far and, aside from less pickle relish in the cheeseburger pasta, have loved them all but this is FIVE STARS! Only change I made was adding a small can of diced green chilies. I only have one complaint. I can’t stop eating it!! Thank you for all the hard work you put in to these recipes!
That’s a good complaint if I ever saw one! Good thing it’s pretty low on points, huh? Haha! I’m so happy you have enjoyed the recipes you’ve tried! Thanks for stopping by to let me know, Monica!
OMGOSH it is delicious!!! It’s a keeper! Thanks for all you do! Making the brined chicken tonight too.
Okay I have to tell you – I made this for a party and it was a huge it with veggies to dip. I had some leftover and used it as enchilada filling with some rotisserie chicken. OH.MY.WORD. Out of this world!! My husband doesn’t like southwest/Mexican food or chicken and he was blown away. Just so happy! I love your blog, thanks for all you do! You rule. Xo
What a GREAT IDEA!!! I will have to try that next time I make a batch. I am so happy you and your husband enjoyed! Thank you so much for letting me know!
Okay I have to tell you – I made this for a party and it was a huge it with veggies to dip. I had some leftover and used it as enchilada filling with some rotisserie chicken. OH.MY.WORD. Out of this world!! My husband doesn’t like southwest/Mexican food or chicken and he was blown away. Just so happy! I love your blog, thanks for all you do! You rule. Xo
What a GREAT IDEA!!! I will have to try that next time I make a batch. I am so happy you and your husband enjoyed! Thank you so much for letting me know!
This looks delicious! However, I don’t think that my small Canadian town has ranch packets though 🙁 …would you google just any ol’ make your own ranch seasoning recipe, or do you think doubling up on the taco seasoning would be okay? I’m concerned that might make it too taco-y if you know what I mean haha, but I am also lazy and enjoy packets haha. Ahhhh I need kitchen help lol! Either way, I can’t wait to make this & devour it!! Thanks in advance for your oh so wise advice :). Xo
Hi Jane! I think adding a homemade ranch seasoning would work perfectly- Just make sure it’s only about 2-3 tbs that you are adding. Any of’m should work to be honest they are all about the same that I’ve found. I wouldn’t double the taco seasoning. It would definitely be a bit too taco-y. If anything I would skip the ranch and just do one packet of taco! Hope that helps, let me know how it goes!
This looks delicious! However, I don’t think that my small Canadian town has ranch packets though 🙁 …would you google just any ol’ make your own ranch seasoning recipe, or do you think doubling up on the taco seasoning would be okay? I’m concerned that might make it too taco-y if you know what I mean haha, but I am also lazy and enjoy packets haha. Ahhhh I need kitchen help lol! Either way, I can’t wait to make this & devour it!! Thanks in advance for your oh so wise advice :). Xo
Hi Jane! I think adding a homemade ranch seasoning would work perfectly- Just make sure it’s only about 2-3 tbs that you are adding. Any of’m should work to be honest they are all about the same that I’ve found. I wouldn’t double the taco seasoning. It would definitely be a bit too taco-y. If anything I would skip the ranch and just do one packet of taco! Hope that helps, let me know how it goes!
Took this to a party over the weekend then to work – it was a HIT! So, so delicious!
Took this to a party over the weekend then to work – it was a HIT! So, so delicious!
So good!! This with some celery will be my go-to snack for the next week.
Yay! So happy you loved it. I love it with celery too!
So good!! This with some celery will be my go-to snack for the next week.
Yay! So happy you loved it. I love it with celery too!
I made this for my husband and I on Saturday. After his first bite, he said “We can take this places.” I think that means he likes it. I thought it was awesome.
Haha!! I’m so happy to hear that.
I made this for my husband and I on Saturday. After his first bite, he said “We can take this places.” I think that means he likes it. I thought it was awesome.
Haha!! I’m so happy to hear that.
I just made this and it was easy and delicious! Thanks so much, Star.
So happy you enjoyed! Thanks for letting me know!
I just made this and it was easy and delicious! Thanks so much, Star.
So happy you enjoyed! Thanks for letting me know!
Just made it! I added a roasted Anaheim chile, spread the mixture in a casserole dish and topped with a can of drained rotelle tomatoes and green onions. Super yummy! Thanks!
Yum!!!!! I’m so happy you enjoyed!
Just made it! I added a roasted Anaheim chile, spread the mixture in a casserole dish and topped with a can of drained rotelle tomatoes and green onions. Super yummy! Thanks!
Yum!!!!! I’m so happy you enjoyed!
Thanks for the idea-only had 1 cup of Greek yogurt, so I added 1 cup of light sour cream. Only 2 Flexpoints when I put it into the calculator. Makes a large amount and tastes great!
Thanks for the idea-only had 1 cup of Greek yogurt, so I added 1 cup of light sour cream. Only 2 Flexpoints when I put it into the calculator. Makes a large amount and tastes great!
Ooh, this looks amazing! I will be making this Xmas Eve!
Yay! I hope you enjoy!
Just made it! I added a roasted Anaheim chile, spread the mixture in a casserole dish and topped with a can of drained rotelle tomatoes and green onions. Super yummy! Thanks!
Ooh, this looks amazing! I will be making this Xmas Eve!
Yay! I hope you enjoy!
Just made it! I added a roasted Anaheim chile, spread the mixture in a casserole dish and topped with a can of drained rotelle tomatoes and green onions. Super yummy! Thanks!
I never knew how much work went into creating and maintaining a blog. Thanks for painting that picture for us! Also, thank you for the continued recipes that feed me weekly! Can’t wait to try this with carrots and celery! I’ll be sure to tag you on Instagram.
I never knew how much work went into creating and maintaining a blog. Thanks for painting that picture for us! Also, thank you for the continued recipes that feed me weekly! Can’t wait to try this with carrots and celery! I’ll be sure to tag you on Instagram.