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    Recipes » Condiments and Spices » Mexican Condiments and Spices

    Jalapeño Ranch Recipe

    Published: Feb 28, 2023 by Marissa Stevens · Leave a Comment

    Gluten FreeLow CarbVegetarian

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    Creamy, spicy Jalapeño Ranch dressing is ideal for all kinds of Mexican inspired salads. But it also makes a wonderful dip for raw vegetables or sauce to drizzle on grilled meats and seafoods. Made in minutes in your blender or food processor with just 6 simple ingredients. If you're a ranch lover, it's a kitchen staple that you'll want to keep on hand.

    Spooning jalapeno Ranch Dressing out of a glass jar.

    A rich sour cream base (or Mexican crema) tames the fiery kick of fresh jalapeño pepper, but lets all of the flavor shine through. With fresh cilantro and chives, tangy lime juice and a touch of garlic, this Jalapeño Ranch recipe is lusciously creamy and vibrantly flavorful with mild to medium heat. 

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    • Ingredients You Need to Make Jalapeño Ranch
    • Recipe Options
    • How to Store
    • Serve as a Salad Dressing on:
    • Serve as a Dip with:
    • Drizzle as a Sauce over:
    • How to Make this Jalapeño Ranch Recipe
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    Ingredients You Need to Make Jalapeño Ranch

    Jalapeno Ranch Dressing Ingredients on a white marble board.
    • Sour Cream: or Mexican crema
    • Jalapeño: look for a fresh Jalapeño pepper with firm, smooth skin
    • Garlic: fresh garlic clove
    • Cilantro: fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
    • Chives: fresh chives or green onions
    • Lime: fresh lime juice
    • Kosher Salt

    Recipe Options

    • Add extra lime juice for a tangier dressing.
    • Swap in parsley or fresh dill for cilantro.
    • Stir in dried herbs like Mexican oregano or garlic powder for flavor depth.
    • Add black pepper or your favorite hot sauce for added extra spicy kick.

    How to Store

    Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Stir before serving and add more lime juice or a splash of water or milk to thin if needed.

    Serve as a Salad Dressing on:

    • Pulled Pork Salad
    • Carne Asada Steak Salad
    • Mexican Street Corn Salad

    Serve as a Dip with:

    • Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders
    • Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
    • Salt Potatoes
    • Pulled Pork Quesadillas

    Drizzle as a Sauce over:

    • Shrimp Tacos
    • Carne Asada Nachos
    • Carne Asada Burritos

    How to Make this Jalapeño Ranch Recipe

    Add all ingredients to a food processor or a blender pitcher and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and serve or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

    Jalapeno sour cream cilantro garlic and lime in food processor
    Jalapeno Ranch Dressing in food processor ready to serve.
    Spooning jalapeno Ranch Dressing out of a glass jar.

    Jalapeño Ranch Recipe

    Marissa Stevens
    A creamy, spicy and versatile version of classic ranch dressing that's an ideal companion to all of your favorite Mexican dishes.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 16 servings
    Calories 44 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cups sour cream or Mexican crema
    • 1 jalapeño seeded and coarsely chopped
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
    • 2 small green onions
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Combine dressing ingredients in a food processor (or blender pitcher) and process until smooth, scraping down sides with a spatula as needed. Taste for seasoning and add more salt to taste; transfer to serving pitcher or jar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Notes

    • Serving size is 2 tablespoons - this recipe makes about 2 cups of dressing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 166IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.04mg
    Keyword 4th of July, Cinco de Mayo, easy, father's day, Independence Day, summer
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