Jalapeño Ranch Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 people (4 Tbsp each serving)
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Calories
78 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Jalapeño Ranch Recipe
Description
The dressing combines sour cream as a creamy base with chopped cilantro and jalapeño, which provide a fresh herbaceousness and moderate heat respectively. Lime juice adds a bright acidity to balance the richness. Seasonings of salt, onion powder, and garlic powder round out the flavor with savory notes.
Using a food processor or blender helps emulsify the ingredients into a smooth, thick dressing that clings well. The seeded jalapeño controls spiciness, making it approachable while adding a gentle warmth.
This Jalapeño Ranch can be served alongside vegetables, as a topping for grilled meats, or as a flavorful salad dressing. It is a straightforward recipe requiring minimal preparation and no cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 jalapeño Seeded and chopped (2 Tbsp)
- 2 tsp lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in the bowl of a food processor, blender or magic bullet and blend until creamy and smooth (about 30 seconds).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people (4 Tbsp each serving)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 2g | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.