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Spooning jalapeno Ranch Dressing out of a glass jar.
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5 from 2 votes

Jalapeño Ranch Recipe

A creamy, spicy and versatile version of classic ranch dressing that's an ideal companion to all of your favorite Mexican dishes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: 4th of July, Cinco de Mayo, easy, father's day, Independence Day, summer
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Marissa Stevens

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 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: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.04mg

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