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Creamy Jalapeño Ranch

This jalapeno ranch dressing recipe is delicious over salads, bowls, or tacos. Enjoy it as a dip with fresh vegetables, chips, or even french fries and chicken.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: cilantro, dip, dressing, jalapeno, lime, spicy
Servings: 8
Author: Molly Thompson

Equipment

  • Food processor or high-speed blender

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise (Note 1)
  • 2/3 cup plain Greek Yogurt dairy-free if needed (Note 2)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 fresh jalapeño (with or without the seeds) roughly chopped (Note 3)
  • 1/4 cup mild salsa verde (Note 4)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice (1 lime)
  • 2 teaspoons dried chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 clove garlic (Note 5)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 tablespoon milk any kind

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients, except the milk, to a food processor or high-speed blender. Pulse it or blend it for 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl or blender as needed, until it's completely smooth
  • Open the lid to check the consistency and add up to 3 Tablespoons of milk if the dip is too thick. Taste and add additional salt or lime juice as needed.

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Notes

Note 1. Mayonnaise. I like the brand Primal Kitchen because of the quality of its ingredients. It's made with avocado oil. However, any mayo you have on hand will work.
Note 2. Greek Yogurt. Any brand will work here. We tested this with Kite Hill and Silk plant-based Greek Yogurt and they were both delicious.
Note 3. Jalapeño. Scrape out the seeds of the jalapeño if you don't want is as spicy, or leave them in for more heat. You can swap the fresh jalapeño for 1/2 cup of pickled jalapeños.
Note 4. Salsa Verde. Swap this for diced green chiles. We've even used green enchilada sauce in a pinch.
Note 5. Garlic. You can swap fresh garlic for 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Storage Instructions. Store any extra creamy jalapeno in an airtight container, like a mason jar, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It may thicken slightly as it cools, so stir in a splash of milk if needed before serving again.
Store-bought Ranch Seasoning. Instead of the spices, you can use a 1-ounce packet of ranch seasoning mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.3g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 16.8g | Cholesterol: 11.8mg | Sodium: 332mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 4.2g | Vitamin A: 13.2IU | Vitamin C: 15.9mg