Creole Ranch Salad Dressing
Transform your salads and more with this bold and zesty Creole Ranch Salad Dressing, a tantalizing blend of creamy buttermilk, tangy Creole mustard, and a medley of aromatic spices. This recipe takes classic ranch up a notch with the addition of paprika, cayenne pepper, and optional hot sauce for just the right amount of heat, while fresh lemon juice adds a refreshing burst of acidity. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing is perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, serving as a dip for veggies, or even as a flavorful topping for grilled meats or seafood. With its rich, Southern-inspired flavors, this Creole ranch dressing will quickly become your go-to condiment for elevating any dish. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week and savor its bold taste again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, and Creole mustard. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, dried parsley, and dried dill to the bowl. Whisk again to incorporate the seasonings evenly.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and hot sauce (if using) to add tang and spice to the dressing.
Season with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container or jar. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a dressing for salads, a dip for vegetables or chips, or a drizzle over grilled meats or seafood. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.2 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 249 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2166 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 348 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
