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.
Check out my new site, Dress My Salad, for more great salad dressing ideas!
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.
