This Homemade Ranch Dip is loaded with magnesium and probiotics as well as other important nutrients. Since magnesium deficiencies are rampant in the U.S. it is helpful to have a tasty way to get your magnesium! Plus, there is no guilt when dipping your veggie (or even your cracker) into this delicious dip. I have written the recipe using dried herbs assuming that unless it is summer you probably won’t have all of them on hand. If you do happen to have them fresh, just use about half of the amount. Fresh herbs have more magnesium and other vitamins and minerals than dried, of course. Before I get to the recipe, let me break down the nutritional highlights of this homemade ranch for you.

  • Homemade Mayo: Homemade mayo made with pastured egg yolks and avocado oil is abundant in healthy fats. If you choose to make a lacto-fermented option, this will up the probiotic content of your dip. If making homemade mayo isn’t for you, try this mayo from Primal Kitchen. It is full of healthy fats from cold-pressed avocado oil instead of the omega 6 laden rancid vegetable oils that are in most store-bought mayo. 
  • Grass-fed kefir (or homemade yogurt or cultured sour cream): Kefir, homemade yogurt, and cultured sour cream are all good sources of healthy fats, calcium as well as magnesium. However, kefir contains far more probiotics than yogurt which contains more than cultured sour cream. Here is a post from Oh Lardy if you want to learn how to make your own cultured sour cream.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar: You have probably seen many a post about the wonders of raw apple cider vinegar. It is helpful in balancing blood sugar and managing weight among many other uses. It contains probiotics and beneficial acids. Make sure you buy raw apple cider vinegar with the “mother”.
  • Parsley: A good source of magnesium as well as other vitamins and minerals. 
  • Chives: A good source of magnesium as well as other vitamins and minerals. 
  • Dill: A good source of magnesium as well as other vitamins and minerals. 
  • Basil: A good source of magnesium as well as other vitamins and minerals. 
  • Garlic Powder: While there is minimal magnesium in garlic powder, it is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal.
  • Onion Powder: Onions follow in garlic’s footsteps. They have minimal magnesium, but are anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal. 
  • Sea Salt: Celtic and Himalayan are good sources of magnesium as well as other important minerals. 
  • Kelp Powder: With 780 mg of magnesium per 1/2 teaspoon of kelp powder, this is a great way to get your magnesium levels back up or to maintain them. Organic Kelp powder is also a great source of many other minerals as well. (I like to keep a mixture of half kelp powder and half sea salt by the stove for salting dishes as I am cooking.)

 

Homemade Ranch dip or dressing (magnesium-rich)

 

Homemade Ranch Dip (or Dressing):

  • 1 cup homemade mayo (or quality store-bought brand)
  • 1 cup grass-fed kefir (strained). If you don’t have kefir, use grass-fed plain whole milk yogurt (homemade or quality store-bought). You could use grass-fed cultured sour cream as well. 
  • 1 teaspoon to one tablespoon Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (this will depend on how sour your kefir is. If you are using the sour cream or yogurt, go with the full tablespoon.)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon chives
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill 
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon kelp powder (optional but significantly increases the magnesium content)
  1. Mix all ingredients. Allow to meld together for at least a few hours before serving. I like to serve this ranch dip with veggies for dipping or use it as a salad dressing. 
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Magnesium Rich Homemade Ranch Dressing or Dip

Chelsea
A nutrient-dense, delicious version of ranch dip that is loaded with magnesium and probiotics.
Prep Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup homemade mayo or quality store-bought brand
  • 1 cup grass-fed kefir strained. If you don't have kefir, use grass-fed plain whole milk yogurt (homemade or quality store-bought). You could use grass-fed cultured sour cream as well.
  • 1 teaspoon to one tablespoon Raw Apple Cider Vinegar this will depend on how sour your kefir is. If you are using the sour cream or yogurt, go with the full tablespoon.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon chives
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon kelp powder optional

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients together. Let flavors meld for at least a few hours before serving.
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Homemade Magnesium-rich Ranch Dip or Dressing