Southwest Ranch Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads, dips, and Tex-Mex dishes with this creamy Southwest Ranch Salad Dressing! Bursting with bold flavors, this quick and easy recipe combines tangy buttermilk, zesty lime juice, and classic ranch seasoning with smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and a hint of chili powder for the perfect balance of spice and zest. Fresh cilantro adds a vibrant herbal note, while an optional dash of hot sauce brings customizable heat. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing is perfect for drizzling over salads, dipping veggies, or adding a Southwest twist to tacos and wraps. Refrigerate for ultimate flavor infusion, and enjoy the taste of the Southwest right in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Whisk together until smooth.
Add the lime juice and ranch seasoning mix to the bowl. Stir well until fully incorporated.
Sprinkle in smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt. Mix thoroughly to combine all the spices evenly.
Fold in the chopped fresh cilantro and, if desired, add hot sauce for an extra spicy kick.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning to your preference. You can add more lime juice for tanginess, a pinch of salt for flavor, or additional buttermilk to thin the dressing.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a salad dressing, dip, or sauce. Stir before using, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.8 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 413 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 43 mg | 1% | |
*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.
