Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing

This Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing is fresh, spicy and so flavorful. Drizzle, dip or dress your favorite foods in this creamy and tasty sauce. Made with a mayo base, fresh herbs, fresh lime juice and spicy jalapeños. It comes together in just 5 minutes and it is so addicting!

Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing

This Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing is so flavorful and highly addicting. A fun twist to classic ranch dressing, this version is made with the same basic ingredients ranch is made with. With the addition of fresh cilantro and lime juice and spicy jalapeño. This homemade dressing takes less than 5 minutes to make and can be added to just about any food. It’s so versatile as you can dip, dress, or drizzle this sauce over almost anything. Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing is one highly addicting sauce.

Ingredients needed to make Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing:

• Cilantro– Gives the dressing a nice herby, citrus, fresh flavor.
• Jalapeño Pepper– Seed it for less heat or leave them in if you like more spice.
• Mayonnaise– Substitute for plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
• Milk– Use any milk of choice. I use unsweetened almond milk.
• Spices and Herbs– Fresh dill, chives, garlic, and pink sea salt.
• Lime Juice– Use fresh lime juice.

Equipment needed to make Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing:

• Food Processor– If you don’t have one, you can use a blender too.
• 16 oz Mason Jar– Or any container with a tight lid.

How to make Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing:

• Step 1– Add all ingredients (with the exception of milk) in a food processor bowl. Place lid and close tightly. Turn on and pulse on high. 

• Step 2– Slowly pour milk into food processor from the top as it pulses the rest of ingredients. Continue pulsing until all ingredients are blended together and smooth texture is reached. 
• Step 3– Pour dressing into a mason jar or any container with a tight lid. Keep dressing refrigerated for up to 5-7 days. Serve over tacos, burrito bowls, fajitas, salads, etc. Enjoy!

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Separate the cilantro leaves from the stems before blending– This will allow the cilantro to break down completely without leaving any chunks.
2. Substitute for mayonnaise– Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream work well too.
3. Seed jalapeño pepper for less heat– Or leave them in if you like more spice.
4. Use a blender if you don’t have a food processor– You may have to blend it a bit longer.
5. Use any milk you prefer– I use unsweetened almond milk which makes for a thinner dressing. If you are using a plant-based milk and want a thicker dressing, use more mayo or use less milk until desired creaminess is reached.

Variations:

1. Use Greek yogurt for a lighter version– Substitute mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt for a healthier version.
2. Add more spice– Add another jalapeño to make it spicier. You can also leave the seeds in your jalapeños for even more of a kick.
3. For a Dairy-Free dressing– Use plant-based milks like almond milk or cashew milk.
4. Make it vegan– Use a vegan friendly mayonnaise.

What to serve Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing with:

This dressing is as versatile as it is delicious. It can be used as a dressing for salads and burritos bowls, as a dipping sauce for wings or fries, or drizzled over your favorite foods. We love this Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing on many of our favorite recipes. Enjoy this fresh and spicy dressing on:

• Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas
• Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajitas
• Slow Cooker Carne Asada Tacos
• Instant Pot Taco Meat
• Shrimp Fajitas (Stovetop)

Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing FAQ’s:

What makes ranch taste good?

Classic ranch dressing is a creamy dressing that has a mayo base mixed with potent herbs like dill and chives. In this version we add fresh cilantro, lime juice and jalapeño for a spicy and fresh twist on the classic ranch flavor.

What can you add to ranch dressing to make it taste better?

You can add different ingredients to ranch dressing for a variation and more flavor. Adding cilantro and lime juice elevates the flavor and gives it a fresh taste. Adding jalapeños to ranch gives it a spicy twist and adds more flavor as well.

What goes good with ranch?

Ranch is a pretty versatile dressing and so is this Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing. Ranch can be served as a dressing for salads and burrito bowls. It also makes for a delicious dip for chicken wings, quesadillas, or fries. We love drizzling this sauce over fajitas, tacos, bowls, etc.

How to store Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing:

Pour your Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing in a mason jar or any airtight container. This recipe makes about 2 cups of dressing which fits perfectly in a 16 oz mason jar. This is usually where I store mine. Keep ranch dressing refrigerated for up to 5-10 days.

Did you like this Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing recipe? You may also like these other condiment recipes:

• Homemade Vegan Mayo
• Classic Homemade Pesto
• Homemade Gluten-Free Gravy
• Easy Homemade Chimichurri Sauce

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Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing

This Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing is fresh, spicy and so flavorful. Drizzle, dip or dress your favorite foods in this creamy and tasty sauce. Made with a mayo base, fresh herbs, fresh lime juice and spicy jalapeños. It comes together in just 5 minutes and it is so addicting!

Course Condiments

Cuisine American

Keyword condiments

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 32 tablespoons

Calories 51 kcal

Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

• 1 cup cilantro
• 1 jalapeño pepper
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup milk (of choice)
• 1 tbsp fresh dill
• 1 tbsp chives
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 tsp pink sea salt
• 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients (with the exception of milk) in a food processor bowl. Place lid and close tightly. Turn on and pulse on high.

2. Slowly pour milk into food processor from the top as it pulses the rest of ingredients. Continue pulsing until all ingredients are blended together and smooth texture is reached.

3. Pour dressing into a mason jar or any container with a tight lid. Keep dressing refrigerated for up to 5-7 days. Serve over tacos, burrito bowls, fajitas, salads, etc. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Tips and Substitutions:

1. 1. Separate the cilantro leaves from the stems before blending– This will allow the cilantro to break down completely without leaving any chunks.
   2. Substitute for mayonnaise– Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream work well too.
   3. Seed jalapeño pepper for less heat– Or leave them in if you like more spice.
   4. Use a blender if you don’t have a food processor– You may have to blend it a bit longer.
   5. Use any milk you prefer– I use unsweetened almond milk which makes for a thinner dressing. If you are using a plant-based milk and want a thicker dressing, use more mayo or use less milk until desired creaminess is reached.

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Nutrition Facts

Cilantro-Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing

Amount per Serving

Calories

51

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

5

g

8

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Trans Fat

 

0.01

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

3

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Cholesterol

 

3

mg

1

%

Sodium

 

119

mg

5

%

Potassium

 

13

mg

0

%

Carbohydrates

 

0.4

g

0

%

Fiber

 

0.04

g

0

%

Sugar

 

0.3

g

0

%

Protein

 

0.2

g

0

%

Vitamin A

 

54

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

 

1

mg

1

%

Calcium

 

6

mg

1

%

Iron

 

0.03

mg

0

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.

**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used. 

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