Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Smoky chipotle blends into cool buttermilk ranch for a tangy, lightly spicy drizzle.

Total 40 min Makes 16 oz Calories 110/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs

This creamy dressing combines classic buttermilk ranch with smoky chipotle peppers for a dressing that's cool, tangy, and gently smoldering. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it ideal for salads, dipping, or drizzling over tacos and grilled meats. Chill it briefly before serving so the flavors have time to meld.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream until smooth.

  2. Add the minced chipotle peppers, garlic, lime juice, chives, dill, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  3. Whisk until fully combined and no streaks of mayonnaise remain, about 1 minute.

  4. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more chipotle for extra heat or lime juice for more tang.

  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

  6. Store in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to one week; stir before each use.

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    Chipotle Ranch Dressing

    This creamy dressing combines classic buttermilk ranch with smoky chipotle peppers for a dressing that's cool, tangy, and gently smoldering. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it ideal for salads, dipping, or drizzling over tacos and grilled meats. Chill it briefly before serving so the flavors have time to meld.

    40 min 16 oz 110 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1/2 cup buttermilk
    • 1/4 cup sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon dried dill
    • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

    Method

    1. 1

      In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream until smooth.

    2. 2

      Add the minced chipotle peppers, garlic, lime juice, chives, dill, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

    3. 3

      Whisk until fully combined and no streaks of mayonnaise remain, about 1 minute.

    4. 4

      Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more chipotle for extra heat or lime juice for more tang.

    5. 5

      Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

    6. 6

      Store in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to one week; stir before each use.