El Ranch O Dressing
Elevate your salads, dips, and Tex-Mex creations with this zesty and creamy El Ranch O Dressing! This bold twist on classic ranch combines the richness of mayonnaise, sour cream, and tangy buttermilk with a vibrant kick of lime juice, fresh cilantro, and finely diced jalapeño. Smoky paprika, cumin, and chili powder round out the flavor profile, creating a Southwest-inspired dressing that’s equally delicious as a dip or drizzle. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this versatile recipe is the perfect addition to tacos, burritos, or even a crisp summer salad. Make a batch today and let the flavors meld to perfection in your refrigerator—your taste buds will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small Jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth.
Add the lime juice and stir well to incorporate.
Stir in the chopped cilantro, diced jalapeño, and minced garlic.
Add the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy as a salad dressing, dip, or sauce for your favorite Tex-Mex dishes. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.0 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.2 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 1897 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 4% | |
*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.
