jalapeno ranch dressing

This jalapeno ranch dressing is cool, creamy, and vibrant thanks to a handful of fresh herbs and spicy jalapeño peppers. Throw everything in a blender for a flavor-packed salad dressing that’s ready in minutes.

Our recipe starts with a classic, creamy ranch base and it gets the fun twist of fresh cilantro and jalapeños. Let's be honest here... adding a chile pepper to ranch might be the only way to make it even more perfect than it already is.

For spice lovers or anyone craving a summer flair to their salads, you won't be able to get enough. And to fully elevate it from the bottled store-bought stuff, we use fresh herbs in place of dried along with the perfect blend of sour cream, buttermilk and real mayonnaise. The combination is a creamy, vibrant dressing that's packed with freshness and flavor.

I love to use this dressing with basically everything: from a simple crudité platter and grilled chicken pitas, to all different types of salads, wraps and homemade pizza.

Keep reading for more ideas on how to use this jalapeño ranch!

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jalapeno ranch ingredients:

how to make jalapeno ranch dressing:

1. Roughly chop jalapeño and fresh herbs.
2. Combine everything in a blender or food processor.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
4. Stir in more buttermilk to thin to desired consistency.
5. Enjoy!

delicious ways to use this spicy ranch dressing:

• Mixed into a chicken, tuna or egg salad
• Chopped salads
• Quinoa salads
• Grilled chicken pitas or wraps
• Dip for crudites
• Dip for crispy chicken wings or drizzled on a spicy fried chicken sandwich
• Drizzled on a tostada or taco salad
• Dressing for pasta salad
• Turkey ranch wraps with avocado, bacon and lettuce
• Mixed into the filling for deviled eggs
• Dip for your favorite quesadilla or drizzled on nachos
• Drizzled over crispy smashed potatoes

make this jalapeño ranch recipe your own!

• For a spicier ranch, substitute serrano peppers in place of the jalapeños.
• For a thicker ranch dipper sauce, omit the buttermilk when blending. Stir it in at the end, a splash at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
• For dried herbs, use ½ teaspoon each in place of the fresh herbs.
• To make a healthy : use low-fat mayonnaise and sour cream, or substitute plain Greek yogurt in for the sour cream

more salad dressings:

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sesame ginger dressing

spicy cashew dressing

miso ginger dressing

fresh summer salads to try:

butter lettuce salad

buffalo chicken salad recipe

cucumber avocado salad

sugar snap pea salad with radishes, feta and arugula

summer panzanella salad with peaches, cucumber and burrata

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