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A small wooden spoon being lifted out of a small glass bowl full of jalapeno ranch dressing. The bowl is resting on a cutting board and surrounded by fresh herbs and jalapenos.

Creamy Jalapeño Ranch Dressing (Small Batch)

Sara
Creamy jalapeño ranch dressing made in just 10 minutes! This small batch recipe makes about 1/2 cup and is fresh, herby, lightly spicy, and perfect for tacos, salads, burgers, and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Optional Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 tablespoons
Calories 32 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup Sour Cream or plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 medium Jalapeño about 1/4 cup of sliced jalapeño
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped Cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped Dill
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped Chives
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt plus more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine Ingredients in a Small Food Processor. Add the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, jalapeño, cilantro, parsley, dill, chives, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to a food processor or blender.
    A small food processor bowl full of jalapenos, sour cream, fresh herbs, seasonings, and a woman's hand squeezing a lime wedge over the top.
  • Blend until Creamy. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
    A small food processor bowl full of creamy fresh jalapeno ranch dressing.
  • Season to Taste! Taste and adjust the seasoning. Most of the time I end up adding another pinch of salt, but feel free to add another squeeze of lime, more jalapeño, or extra herbs until it’s exactly how you like it!
    A small glass bowl of jalapeno ranch dressing with a small wooden spoon resting in it, all setting on a cutting board surrounded by fresh cilantro, jalapenos, dill, limes, and parsley.

Notes

To use dried herbs, reduce the amount by half. This works for the parsley, dill, and chives. I do not recommend using dried cilantro.
If you're not into cilantro, just leave it out! 
To make a thinner dressing, add a splash of milk or buttermilk.
To make a thicker dressing, add more sour cream or mayonnaise.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword jalapeno ranch dressing
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