Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dip Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
205 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dip Dressing
Description
Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dip Dressing starts with a base of sour cream and mayonnaise combined with a dry ranch dip mix and garlic salt for savory depth. Fresh cilantro and pickled jalapeños are pureed together to create a vibrant, herbaceous, and mildly spicy paste. This puree is stirred into the creamy base, and buttermilk is added to adjust thickness to preference, producing a smooth, pourable consistency. Optional fresh lime juice and tomatillos can be incorporated for additional brightness and slight acidity. This dressing offers a balance of creaminess, fresh herbal brightness, and mild heat from the jalapeños, making it suitable for salads, as a dip for vegetables, or a sauce for grilled meats. It should be refrigerated until served, allowing flavors to meld.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise (if you prefer less mayonnaise, you may use 1 cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup mayonnaise)
- 1 packet 1 oz Dry Ranch Dip
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 cup cilantro (tightly packed, may add more for fresh flavor)
- 3/4 cup jalapeños plus juice from a jar (may add up to 1 cup depending on heat preference, pickled
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (if you want it to be thinner, add more buttermilk)
- 2 tomatillos optional
- 2 teaspoons lime juice optional, fresh
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dip packet, and garlic salt.
- In blender or food processor, puree cilantro and pickled jalapenos with a little juice. (If using tomatillos, blend with jalapenos and cilantro).
- Add cilantro jalapeno puree to mayo mixture.
- Stir in buttermilk until you reach desired consistency. Add fresh lime juice, if using.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 772mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 790IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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