Description
This creamy and zesty Jalapeño Ranch Dressing combines the coolness of ranch and sour cream with the spicy kick of jalapeños and the fresh brightness of cilantro and lime. Perfect as a dip or salad dressing, it’s easy to make in a blender and adds vibrant flavor to any dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup salsa verde (prepared)
- 1/4 cup jarred jalapeños with juice
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 bunch cilantro (about 1–1.5 cups)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, sour cream, buttermilk, salsa verde, jarred jalapeños with their juice, lime juice, and cilantro into a blender or food processor.
- Blend Until Smooth: Use the highest blending setting to liquefy and combine all the ingredients fully, creating a smooth and creamy dressing.
- Chill Before Serving: Transfer the dressing to a container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Storage: The dressing can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños to your preferred spice level.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute with milk plus a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
- This dressing works great as a salad dressing, dip for veggies, or topping for grilled meats.
- Make sure to refrigerate after blending to enhance the flavor and keep fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Jalapeño ranch dressing, spicy ranch, cilantro ranch, salsa verde dressing, creamy dressing, jalapeño dip
