Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
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Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
Description
This Jalapeno Ranch Dressing combines traditional ranch elements with the bright, fresh kick of jalapeño and cilantro. The dressing is blended smooth in a food processor, mixing buttermilk and mayonnaise as the creamy base with jalapeño, garlic, and green onion contributing fresh, aromatic flavors. Lime juice adds a citrus brightness that complements the slight heat from the jalapeño.
The resulting dressing is smooth with a little spice and herbaceous notes from the cilantro, able to enhance salads, vegetables, or serve as a dip for snacks. The recipe allows for seasoning adjustments with salt and pepper to suit taste.
Store this dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it will keep well for 5 to 7 days, maintaining freshness and flavor.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup buttermilk low-fat
- ¼ cup mayonnaise low-fat
- 1 jalapeño stemmed and seeded
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 green onion
- 1 tablespoons lime juice (1/2 lime)
- 1 handful cilantro
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place everything in a food processor and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste and blend once more time.
Notes
- Keep the dressing refrigerated in a sealed container for 5 to 7 days to maintain freshness.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste after blending for preferred seasoning levels.
- Remove seeds and stem from jalapeño to reduce heat, or leave some seeds for more spiciness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1358IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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