Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
Jalapeño Ranch Dressing makes a delicious topping for so many Tex-Mex recipes. Creamy, fresh, and a little bit spicy – you’re going to want to add this to burrito bowls, tacos, salads, and fries!
Homemade Jalapeno Ranch
If you know me, you know that I’m a HUGE lover of everything jalapeño. So when you add that to a creamy ranch dressing, you may just have perfection!
The key to really good food is adding a sauce, dressing, dip, or marinade. Let’s not do plain food unless we’re eating an apple or an orange. No boring food here people!
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While it’s hard to turn down traditional ranch dressings, this one is a little bit different and uses fresh ingredients. This spicy ranch dressing is way better than store-bought ranch in my opinion.
Try our Chipotle Ranch Dressing or Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing next! Plus our Pesto Mayo makes a delicious sandwich spread.
Why This Recipe Works:
- SIMPLE – Just six ingredients plus a zesty blend of spices are required to make this jalapeño ranch dressing recipe.
- TASTY – We love the tangy flavor of this dressing. A creamy base with just the right amount of heat.
- WORKS ON SO MANY THINGS – Use this as a dipping sauce or add it to your favorite salad, tacos, or bowls.
- Ranch Lovers UNITE! Am I right?
What You’ll Need:
Simple ingredients that you’ll easily find in most grocery stores.
- Plain Greek Yogurt (or use sour cream instead)
- Light Mayo with Olive Oil
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh Cilantro
- Jalapeños – Use pickled jalapeño slices (instead of a jalapeno pepper). You’ll have mild heat but could add even fewer jalapeno slices if preferred.
- Seasonings – A combo of garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Lime – freshly squeezed.
- Cold Water – if needed to thin the dressing
How to make Creamy Jalapeño Ranch Dressing:
Step 1
Combine ingredients. In a small food processor, combine all ingredients – the yogurt, mayo, olive oil, cilantro, jalapeno slices, seasonings, and lime juice.
Step 2
Pulse ingredients. Run the food processor until the dressing is well combined. Add cold water if needed to thin.
Step 3
Transfer the dressing to a jar (or bowl). Use a spatula to transfer the dressing to a mason jar or serving bowl.
Step 4
Serve. Serve jalapeño ranch dressing with a variety of Tex-Mex dishes.
STORE dressing in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Recipe Ideas for adding Jalapeño Ranch:
I’ve got endless options of Tex-Mex Recipes you could add this slightly spicy sauce to, but here are just a few favorites. It really is a perfect addition to so many things.
- Taco Crunch Wraps
- Crunchy Shrimp Tostadas
- Mexican Chicken Rice Bowls
- Carne Asada Quesadillas
- Use it as a spicy twist for your chicken tenders or as a chip dip for tortilla chips.
Recipe Variations:
- You can easily substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt if that is preferred.
- If you’d rather use fresh jalapeño instead of pickled, that is fine too.
- Add fresh garlic instead of garlic powder.
- Don’t like cilantro (oh no!), skip it!
- Feel free to tailor the spices to you’re liking.
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xoxo ~Sue
Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup light mayo with olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro – packed
- 2 Tablespoons pickled jalapeños – or about 10 slices
- 1/2 large lime – freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
- cold water to thin – if needed
Instructions
- Combine ingredients. In a small food processor, combine all ingredients – the yogurt, mayo, olive oil, cilantro, jalapeno slices, seasonings, and lime juice.3/4 cup plain greek yogurt, 1/4 cup light mayo with olive oil, 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 Tablespoons pickled jalapeños, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 large lime
- Pulse ingredients. Run food processor until the dressing is well combined. Add cold water if needed to thin.cold water to thin
- Transfer dressing to a jar (or bowl). Use a spatula to transfer the dressing to a mason jar or serving bowl.
- Serve. Serve jalapeño ranch dressing with a variety of Tex-Mex dishes.
Homemade and yet simple. Awesome recipe!