Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

Tangy ranch dressing brightened with fresh cilantro and lime juice, ready in minutes.

Total 40 min Makes 16 oz Calories 90/serving

Dietary

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

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs

This creamy dressing blends classic buttermilk ranch flavors with fresh cilantro and bright lime juice for a zesty twist. It works well drizzled over taco salads, used as a dip for crudités, or spooned onto grilled chicken. A quick whisk in a blender or food processor is all it takes to bring the herbs and seasonings together into a smooth, pourable sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  1. Combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and garlic in a blender or food processor.

  2. Add the onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  3. Blend on medium speed until the dressing is smooth and the cilantro is finely flecked throughout, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.

  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lime juice, or cayenne as desired.

  5. Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

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    Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

    This creamy dressing blends classic buttermilk ranch flavors with fresh cilantro and bright lime juice for a zesty twist. It works well drizzled over taco salads, used as a dip for crudités, or spooned onto grilled chicken. A quick whisk in a blender or food processor is all it takes to bring the herbs and seasonings together into a smooth, pourable sauce.

    40 min 16 oz 90 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1/2 cup buttermilk
    • 1/4 cup sour cream
    • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon lime zest
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Method

    1. 1

      Combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and garlic in a blender or food processor.

    2. 2

      Add the onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

    3. 3

      Blend on medium speed until the dressing is smooth and the cilantro is finely flecked throughout, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.

    4. 4

      Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lime juice, or cayenne as desired.

    5. 5

      Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.