Jalapeño Ranch Recipe

A mason jar of jalapeño ranch dressing next to a bunch of cilantro, lime, and a jalapeño pepper.

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This jalapeño ranch recipe is ready in 10 minutes. Creamy, herby, mild heat from fresh jalapeño. Top burrito bowls, tacos, salads, and more.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Condiment, Dressing, Salad, Sauce

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: cilantro, jalapeno, salad dressing, Tex Mex

Servings: 2 tablespoons

Calories: 127kcal

Author: Ali Mairet

Equipment

blender or food processor
scale (optional)

Ingredients

1 small garlic clove, roughly chopped 4g/0.2oz
2 green onions, roughly chopped 25g/0.9oz
½ cup cilantro, roughly chopped stems included 18g/0.6oz
½ jalapeño, seeded, roughly chopped 11g/0.4oz
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 15g/0.5oz
1 cup mayonnaise 200g/7.2oz
½ cup sour cream 120g/4.2oz
¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt 0.7g

Instructions

In the food processor bowl or blender pitcher, combine all of the ingredients.
Blend or process until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Stop to scrape down the sides, if needed. Taste for seasoning.
Transfer the dressing to a container with a lid. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving. It thickens when chilled.

Notes

1 batch = 14 ounces

For a thinner dressing, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of buttermilk, milk, or water after blending.

Make Ahead: This green goddess dressing can be made up to 5 days ahead of serving. You can serve it immediately, but more flavors will develop with time.

To Store: Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Freezing is not recommended.

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