I could’ve gone the smooth, creamy, mellow Ranch dressing route. But no, I wanted a salad dressing that would sneak up on me and then hit me with a little kick. This jalapeno Ranch dressing has that bit of kick, but also a great pepper flavor. I’m not a big fan of jalapeno-infused flavors where I can’t still taste the fact that the jalapeno is a pepper. This jalapeno Ranch dressing has that and more.
Ranch Elevated
The dressing thickens a bit as it sits. If it gets too thick for your liking just add a bit more buttermilk, stir, and serve. Don’t add too much at a time. You can add more, but you can’t take it out once it’s in there!
This dressing is also great as a dip for vegetables or chips. Use less buttermilk to make a thick, spicy dressing for hamburgers, wraps, or sandwiches.
These little sauce dipping cups are great for serving salad dressings. They keep me from over-dressing my salads, which is something I’m prone to do since I’m a dressing-aholic. They’re easy to clean up, too. And they’re also great for dipping nuggets, tenders or even chicken wings.
For a little less kick, try my avocado ranch dressing.
Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 jalapenos stemmed, seeded, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green onion chopped
- 1 lime juiced, approximately 2 tablespoons
- 1 handful cilantro stems removed
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.