Zucchini Fries w/ Homemade Ranch Dip

Ingredients: Zucchini, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, organic egg, black pepper, kosher salt, olive oil // Ranch Dip: organic mayonnaise, light sour cream, chives, Italian parsley, garlic, black pepper, kosher salt

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I wanted to take a crack at making my own Ranch dip. I was never really a fan of the dressing version, but a good Ranch dip goes so well with incredibly fattening and fried goodies. Since summer squashes are in season, I thought I'd fry up some zucchini fries and make a classic pairing. Eat these up fast because fried zucchini tends to get soggy quickly! 

The Ranch dip was so easy to whip up - it's just a matter of throwing everything into a bowl, with very minimal chopping for the chives and parsley. This is a much healthier alternative than getting the jarred stuff or that disturbing powder that comes in those little packets at the store. The fresh greens in the dip make all the difference, along with some freshly minced raw garlic which adds a tangy bite.