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Jalapeño Ranch Dressing

Spice meets creamy! This Jalapeño Ranch Dressing is cool, tangy, and just the right amount of zesty heat. Perfect for drizzling, dipping, or smothering on everything from salads to tacos.

Someone getting a spoon of jalapeño ranch dressing from a small jar.

Your Ranch Glow-Up

  • Cool with a Kick: Creamy ranch gets a bold upgrade with fresh jalapeños for just the right balance of heat and tang.
  • Versatile: Use it as a salad dressing, dip for veggies, drizzled over tacos and chimichangas, or even a sauce for burgers and wraps.
  • Fresh & Flavorful: Made with real herbs, lime, and jalapeños, this dressing tastes way brighter than anything store-bought.
  • Quick to Whip Up: Toss everything in a blender and you’ve got a delicious dressing in minutes!

Jalapeño Ranch Dressing Ingredients

Overhead shot of labeled ingredients.
  • Swap the Base: For a lighter, tangy twist, you can replace some or all of the mayo and sour cream with plain Greek yogurt instead.
  • Turn Up the Heat: Want an extra kick? Then stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes or chili powder to spice things up.
  • Get Creative: This jalapeño dressing isn’t just for salads! Use it as a dip for avocado egg rolls, a spread on sandwiches, or a drizzle over tacos.

How to Make Jalapeño Ranch Dressing

This easy recipe comes together in just minutes. It’s so simple and has fresh ingredients and the best flavor, you’ll never go back to store-bought!

  1. Combine: Add all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor.
  2. Blend Ingredients: Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Enjoy this dressing on salads, use it as a dip for vegetables, or a sauce for anything you desire!
Jalapeno ranch dressing ingredients added to the blender.
All of the ingredients blended up.

Alyssa’s Pro Tip

Jalapeño: If you LOVE the spicy jalapeño flavor, then add 2 jalapeños to the blender! You can also throw in a few seeds because that’s where the heat is.

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Jalapeño Ranch Dressing

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Creamy, zesty, and packed with a kick of fresh jalapeño, this homemade ranch dressing is perfect for salads, tacos, or dipping everything in.
Course Dressing
Cuisine American
Keyword easy, jalapeno cilantro dressing, jalapeno ranch dressing recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 150kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning powder
  • 1 whole jalapeño stem removed and seeded
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon salt more if needed

Instructions

  • In a blender, add 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup buttermilk, 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning powder, 1 whole jalapeño, 2 teaspoons lime juice, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, and ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Blend until smooth and combined. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

Storage: Keep jalapeño ranch in an airtight jar or container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Stir or shake before using if ingredients settle.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Small jar of Jalapeño ranch dressing.

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