(BPT) - Key takeaways
- Sports fans are seeking game day appetizer ideas to wow guests for watch parties during this summer's biggest soccer tournament.
- Ranch dressing tops the list for fans wanting to enhance game day dips and dunks.
- Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip is ideal for dipping, dunking and drizzling for crowd-pleasers including wings, pizza and more.
The summer of 2026 is offering exciting opportunities to cheer on teams from around the world during heart-pounding soccer action on the pitch. To make the most of these thrilling matches, sports fans everywhere are looking for tasty recipes for their watch parties.
What's the most important ingredient to add to your game day shopping list? Litehouse Homestyle Ranch dressing, of course.
Is ranch dressing the most popular choice?
The stats are clear: According to a 2026 Instacart survey, ranch dressing is ordered 53% more often nationwide than the second most popular dip (French onion). Ranch dressing also tops the list of most popular condiments, second only to mayonnaise.
To commemorate its rise in popularity, Litehouse has you covered with nearly all the ranch varieties you could dream up from the classic Homestyle Ranch, to Jalapeno Ranch, Buttermilk Ranch, Avocado Ranch and more. Regardless of what flavors your fans demand, Litehouse has you ready for your next get-together with America's No. 1 Refrigerated Ranch Dressing Brand.*
Ranch so good it'll leave you screaming LITEHOUSE IN THE HOUSE!
How can ranch dressing be used for game day appetizers?
Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip is perfect for dipping, dunking and drizzling on easy-to-make crowd favorites including chips, an array of cut-up veggies and even tacos. Enjoy spicy foods? Ranch dressing offers a cool, creamy contrast to spicy game day MVPs like buffalo chicken wings or bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers.
You can also try some of these options, which all taste even better with ranch:
- Potato skins
- French fries
- Fried pickles
- Mozzarella sticks
- Stuffed jalapenos
- Soft pretzels
Best yet, Litehouse Homestyle Ranch is refrigerated, so it's always cold and closely mimics the restaurant style ranch dressing flavor that many love. You'll find it in grocery stores across the U.S. in the produce department, right next to where you're picking up carrots, celery, bagged salads and other veggies to fill your snack tray. You can also buy Litehouse Homestyle Ranch on Instacart and Walmart.com.
Ranch dressing is ordered 53% more often on Instacart nationwide than the second most popular dip.
What's America's no. 1 refrigerated ranch dressing brand?*
Looking for a delicious refrigerated ranch? You can't go wrong with Litehouse Homestyle Ranch, which packs a punch of herby flavor. Its bold flavor enhances the taste of any game day appetizer, whether as-is for dipping veggies, or to boost the flavor of tacos, wings and more.
Blue cheese lovers at your next gathering? Switch it up by adding blue cheese flavor into the mix, with Litehouse Chunky Blue Cheese dressing. It's made with blue cheese, buttermilk and the perfect blend of spices. With so many flavors to choose from, it's never been easier to bring something to the party your guests will really love.
How can you find game day recipes featuring refrigerated ranch?
Whether you're hosting a watch party or bringing something to share with friends, Litehouse Homestyle Ranch will always be welcome. It's a tasty dressing that adds zing to any salad, on sliders or in a variety of recipes that are just right for game day, like this one:
Cook time: 30 minutes; Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts or pork tenderloin (or a combination of both), cut into 1-inch cubes
For Pork:
For Chicken:
- 1/2 cup Litehouse Greek Dressing or Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip
- 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced thin
- 1/2 white onion, sliced thin
- 1 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup grated English cucumber, squeezed dry
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Litehouse Freeze Dried Dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 pita bread rounds
Directions
Combine the cubed chicken breasts with dressing and/or the cubed pork tenderloin with the Red Wine Vinegar with Olive Oil dressing in a bowl, tossing to coat. Refrigerate 2-3 hours. While the meat marinates, mix together the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder and salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. Skewer the meat onto metal or wooden skewers and place on heated grill. Grill 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from heat and allow to rest. Warm pitas in a skillet coated in olive oil. Serve with skewered meat, tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese and kalamata olives.
Find this and more recipe inspiration for your next game day gathering at LitehouseFoods.com/recipe.
Litehouse helps you add more flavor to any appetizers or main dishes. With Litehouse in The House, you'll have a festive and flavorful watch party. Find their products near you at LitehouseFoods.com/how-to-buy.
*Based on Circana U.S. market share sales data in Total Ranch refrigerated salad dressings category (52 weeks of data ending 2.22.26).
