Best 5 Jalapeno Ranch Salad Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a burst of flavors with our delectable Jalapeno Ranch Salad Dressing, a unique and versatile dressing that elevates any salad to a culinary masterpiece. This creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy dressing is a perfect blend of zesty jalapenos, tangy buttermilk, and rich mayonnaise, delivering a delightful kick to your favorite salads. Explore our collection of three distinct Jalapeno Ranch Salad Dressing recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dressing:

**1. Classic Jalapeno Ranch Salad Dressing:** Experience the timeless flavors of the original Jalapeno Ranch Salad Dressing. This classic recipe combines creamy mayonnaise, tangy buttermilk, and zesty jalapenos, creating a balanced dressing that complements any salad.

**2. Spicy Jalapeno Ranch Salad Dressing:** For those who crave a more fiery kick, our Spicy Jalapeno Ranch Salad Dressing is the perfect choice. This recipe amps up the heat with a generous amount of jalapenos, delivering a bold and spicy flavor that tantalizes your taste buds.

**3. Avocado Jalapeno Ranch Salad Dressing:** Embrace the creamy richness of avocado in our Avocado Jalapeno Ranch Salad Dressing. This unique recipe incorporates ripe avocados, adding a velvety texture and a subtle nutty flavor to the classic dressing, creating a luscious and indulgent dressing that elevates your salads to new heights.

These Jalapeno Ranch Salad Dressing recipes are incredibly versatile and can be used to enhance a variety of salads. Drizzle it over a crisp green salad, use it as a dip for fresh vegetables, or incorporate it into your favorite chicken or fish dishes for an extra layer of flavor.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

JALAPEñO RANCH RECIPE



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Jalapeño Ranch is perfect as a dressing, dip or sauce. It has a thick sour cream base, and is lightened up with fresh cilantro and lime juice and a hint of spice.

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sour cream
4 Tbsp cilantro (chopped)
1 jalapeno (Seeded and chopped (2 Tbsp))
2 tsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 419 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

JALAPEñO RANCH DRESSING



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If you love spice then you're going to love our Jalapeño Ranch Dressing recipe. Packed with bold zesty flavor, this recipe is perfect for dressings, dip, or sauce!

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Dips

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup sour cream
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 jalapeño
¼ cup fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Season to taste with additional lime juice, if needed.
  • Store the jalapeño ranch in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOPPED SALAD WITH JALAPEñO-RANCH DRESSING



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This chopped salad is fresh, festive and excessive in a celebratory way. While most salads opt for the lightest layer of dressing to optimize the produce's flavors, this one calls for the dressing to generously coat the crisp ingredients. Inspired by Caesar salad, ranch dressing and the dinner-worthy salads popularized at chain restaurants like California Pizza Kitchen, this salad is punchy and satisfying, thanks to rich ingredients, like avocado, Cotija and a mayonnaise-thickened dressing, plus those with bite, like radishes, corn kernels and tortilla chips. Pair the salad with grilled tofu, chicken, shrimp or burgers - or nothing at all. This salad eschews subtlety, and hits all the right notes.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 large scallions, trimmed and finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeño with its seeds (or to taste)
1 lime, zested
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
3 romaine lettuce hearts (about 1 pound), trimmed and chopped into bite-size pieces
3 fresh ears of corn, shucked, kernels removed from cobs
8 radishes, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half-moons
2 large, ripe avocados, pitted and diced
5 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced at an angle
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija (or grated Parmesan)
1 cup chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems
2 cups crumbled lime tortilla chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the dressing: In a large measuring cup, whisk all the dressing ingredients together to combine. Season with ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. (Makes 1 ¼ cups. It will taste quite salty at this point, and that is intentional. You want it to hold up when tossed with a big pile of vegetables.)
  • In a large shallow bowl or platter, toss the romaine with half of the following ingredients: corn, radishes, avocado, sliced scallions, Cotija and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add ½ cup dressing and toss to coat. Season again with salt and pepper.
  • Top with the remaining corn, radishes, avocado, scallions, Cotija and cilantro, scattering the garnishes on top or arranging them in stripes or piles. Sprinkle some crumbled tortilla chips on top, if using. Drizzle the salad with an additional 1/4 cup dressing, and serve immediately, serving any remaining dressing and additional tortilla chips alongside.

JALAPENO RANCH DRESSING



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A spicy twist on traditional ranch dressing. I use this on taco salads and as a dipping sauce for taquitos, mini-tacos, jalapeno poppers, etc. It's good with or without the avocado! Add more peppers to taste. I make a batch with habaneros for my father-in-law, too!

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Ranch Dressing Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups ranch salad dressing (such as Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®)
1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, minced
¼ cup pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped

Steps:

  • Blend ranch dressing, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, tomato, and avocado in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 233.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

JALAPENO RANCH SALAD DRESSING



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Cool, creamy, and spicy. Crazy good salad dressing you could also use as a dip. This recipe is a lot like the dip they serve at Chuy's, which is a restaurant we have in Texas.

Provided by bbqgirl

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tomatillos, husked and quartered
½ bunch cilantro
2 pickled jalapeno peppers
1 (16 ounce) container fat-free sour cream
2 (1 ounce) packages ranch dressing mix

Steps:

  • Place tomatillos, cilantro, and jalapenos in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  • Combine the sour cream and ranch dressing mix in a medium bowl. Whisk in about 3/4 of the green sauce; taste and adjust the heat level by adding more green sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, Sodium 405.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Taste the dressing as you make it and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
  • If you like a spicier dressing, add more jalapeño peppers or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • For a smoother dressing, blend the ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Use the dressing on salads, as a dip for vegetables or chicken, or as a marinade for grilled meats.

Conclusion:

This jalapeño ranch salad dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy texture, spicy kick, and tangy flavor, this dressing is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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