Chipotle Ranch
Bold, velvety, and wildly delicious, this chipotle dressing is what happens when cool, creamy ranch meet smoky chipotle peppers in adobo and a bright squeeze of lime. With its rich-creamy texture, spicy-tangy flavor, and just enough bold southwest flavor to keep things exciting, you'll want to pour this chipotle ranch dressing recipe on everything from taco salads to burgers and onion rings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream ((substitute: Greek yogurt))
- 2 whole Chipotle Chiles in Adobo Sauce (- plus 1 tablespoons of adobo sauce (SEE NOTES))
- 1 TBS Ranch Seasoning mix
- 1 TBS Honey
- 1 1/2 TBS Lime Juice
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ((substitute: 1 garlic clove, peeled))
- 2 TBS Fresh Cilantro (- finely chopped)
- To taste Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Blend Chipotle Dressing Ingredients: To a food processor or high-speed blender, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, ranch seasoning, honey, lime juice, and ground garlic. Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and scant ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cover the processor or blender and puree until completely smooth, stopping and using a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl once.
- 2
Stir in Cilantro: Uncover the machine and stir the fresh cilantro into the chipotle dressing.
- 3
Adjust Chipotle Ranch to Taste: Grab a spoon, give the dressing a taste, and then adjust the flavors to suit your tastebuds.
- 4
Serve Chipotle Ranch Dressing: Serve or Store Chipotle Ranch Dressing: Serve the chipotle ranch immediately or transfer to an airtight jar or container and store in the fridge for up to 10 days.
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