What Is Jalapeño Ranch
Exactly what it sounds like, folks. A creamy midwestern classic with just a touch of heat. And just know that the spice level can be controlled by starting with just half of a jalapeño, and then adding more as desired. It’s a spin on our herby ranch dressing with a few less herbs and a bit more spice.
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Then you’ve got to try our avocado lime ranch dressing. It’s your classic ranch but with a touch of citrus and creaminess.
Key Ingredients & Substitutions
- sour cream:This recipe will work with a dairy-free variety
- jalapeño: Since we instruct to remove the seeds and membrane, this dressing really is mild when it comes to the heat level.
- fresh cilantro: Feel free to omit if cilantro tastes more soapy than fresh.
How To Make Jalapeño Ranch
Ways To Use Jalapeño Ranch
If you’re anything like me, ranch is a staple condiment that can be used on anything from salads, to pizzas, to rice bowls. This jalapeño ranch dip was made specifically for our delicious chicken bacon ranch quesadillas as the flavors balance each other perfectly. But you could always slather it over our homemade chicken nuggets or our baked fish nuggets. Use it more as a dressing on our BBQ Chicken Salad or our Tex Mex Salad. If you’re using it as a sauce, it’s a safe bet on our Blackstone chicken tacos or our grilled steak tacos.
Recipe FAQs and Tips
- How spicy is homemade jalapeño ranch? Because we remove the seeds and membrane, this recipe really isn’t that spicy. I mean, we’re from the midwest if that tells you anything about our tolerance for heat.
- Do I need to remove the seeds from the jalapeños? I guess you don’t have to, but your ranch will be exponentially more spicy if you leave them in.
- Can I roast or char the jalapeños first for more flavor? Absolutely! However, this will add more time to the process.
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Jalapeño Ranch Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
Description
Our quick and easy Jalapeño Ranch recipe is made with real, simple ingredients and perfect for enjoying on sandwiches, wraps, or as a dip!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream (regular or dairy-free)
- 1 jalapeño, cut into pieces with seeds & membranes removed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients in a small food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust any flavors according to your personal preferences.
- Enjoy any way you want – we love it for dipping Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas!
Notes
- Spice Level: we kept it fairly mild, but feel free to leave in the seeds/membrane or add more jalapeño to increase the heat level.
- Dairy Free: simply use a dairy-free sour cream.
- Storage: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Tbs
- Calories: 93
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 117.1 mg
- Fat: 9.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.6 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.9 g
- Cholesterol: 7.2 mg
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- This dairy-free ranch dressing is whole30 and paleo compliant!
- Healthy caesar dressing is full of fresh ingredients!
- We love a good honey mustard dressing for it’s full flavor and creamy texture.
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