Jalapeño Ranch Dressing

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Jalapeño Ranch dressing is just like the ranch dressing you know and love but with an herbaceous kick. It’s perfect for salads, dips, and sauces.

This homemade dressing is thick and creamy, and bursting with flavor.  It will turn ordinary dishes into extraordinary ones!

a glass jar of jalapeno ranch dressing with a wooden spoon dipped in and garlic, limes, and herbs on the side

If you love homemade dressings, give this Homemade Herb Ranch Dressing or this Honey Balsamic Dressing a try!

Jalapeño Ranch Dressing Recipe

This Jalapeño Ranch Dressing recipe is one of my favorites. I love ranch and could eat it with almost anything. This recipe has such delicious bright flavors from all the fresh ingredients like fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro, and just the right amount of heat from the fresh jalapeños.

The best thing about this homemade ranch dressing is that it’s healthier than traditional ranch dressings. Most bottled ranch dressings and even homemade recipes have buttermilk, mayonnaise, or sour cream.

This version is made using Greek yogurt, making it a healthier option. It has more protein and less fat and is something that any ranch lover can feel good about eating!

greek yogurt, jalapeño, lime, olive oil, garlic, and parsley

Ingredients you will need

Plain Greek yogurt– a healthy alternative to some of the traditional choices like sour cream or mayonnaise. Since it has the same tangy flavor as ingredients that are typically used, no one will taste the difference except that this jalapeño ranch recipe will be a super creamy dressing and will be tastier than anything they’ve ever tasted!

Extra virgin olive oil- make sure to use a good EVOO and not something like vegetable oil or a light olive oil you’d use for cooking. Olive oil is lighter and healthier but also has a better flavor that will shine through in this recipe.

Lime juice– Lime juice is best to use however, if you don’t have any on hand you can use white vinegar in a pinch. 

Seasonings– While some might use ranch dressing seasoning, I like to use fresh Garlic, Fresh cilantro, Onion powder, and Kosher salt in this recipe.

Jalapeño peppers– Fresh jalapeño with the ribs and seeds removed provide the right amount of heat to make this the perfect dressing or dip. The Greek yogurt balances the spicy kick making this homemade dressing something special that also doubles as the perfect dip. 

cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, greek yogurt, and garlic in a food processor

How is ranch made from scratch?

Making this ranch dressing at home is as simple as tossing all the ingredients together in a food processor or blender and then mixing them on high for 30-60 seconds or until everything is well combined.

You can serve it as a dip with tortilla chips, air fryer buffalo cauliflower, or a spicy ranch dressing for this little gem salad.

Vegan ranch dressing recipe

You can easily make this recipe into a vegan ranch dressing recipe. Since the only thing in my Jalapeño Pepper Ranch dressing that is not vegan is the Greek yogurt, you can swap it for a vegan version.

My personal favorite vegan Greek yogurt is Kite Hill but you can use whatever brand you like! Otherwise, you will follow the rest of the recipe the same by mixing with the rest of the ingredients. 

hand dipping a tortilla chip in jalapeño ranch dressing

Serve this homemade ranch dressing on

Whatever you like to put store-bought ranch on, this creamy jalapeño ranch salad dressing can go on! This homemade salad dressing pairs perfectly with anything from your favorite salads to veggie platters to tortilla chip dip. Some other ideas are

Why is restaurant ranch dressing so good?

Restaurant ranch dressing often tastes exceptional due to the use of high-quality ingredients, including fresh herbs and spices, buttermilk, or something similar, and sometimes a secret blend of ranch seasoning unique to each establishment.

a glass jar of jalapeño ranch dressing

What gives ranch dressing its taste?

Ranch dressing gets its distinctive taste from a combination of ingredients like buttermilk, sour cream base or tangy Greek yogurt, garlic, onion, herbs (such as dill and parsley), and a hint of tanginess from vinegar or lemon juice.

Does ranch use raw eggs?

Traditional ranch dressing recipes don’t typically include raw eggs. Instead, they rely on dairy, in this case, the Greek yogurt. However, homemade variations may differ, so it’s important to always to check specific recipes if you have concerns about raw eggs.

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Jalapeño Ranch Dressing

Jalapeño Ranch dressing is just like the ranch dressing you know and love but with an herbaceous kick. It's perfect for salads, dips, and sauces.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Salad Dressing
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 27
Author: Jordan

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsps water
  • 2 tbsps lime juice, or white vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 large jalapeño peppers, ribs and seeds removed
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, water, lime juice, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, onion powder, and salt to a food processor.
  • Mix on high for 30-60 seconds, or until all the ingredients are well combined.
  • Serve as a dip with chips or on a salad and enjoy!
If you tried this recipe, please leave a review letting me know how it was!

Notes

  • Nutrition facts are per tablespoon.
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Nutrition

Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.03mg
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
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5 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Tis jalepeno ranch dressing was amazing! I like ranch but this spicy twist was even better – we will definitely make this again!

  2. 5 stars
    This dressing is so good! Definitely spiced up my chicken tacos!

  3. 5 stars
    I dipped my smoked chicken wings in this over the weekend and it was SOOO delicious! Thank you much for this jalapeño ranch!

  4. Shadi Hasanzade says:

    5 stars
    Plain ranch who? :)) This is going to have a permanent space in our fridge!

  5. 5 stars
    My daughter puts ranch on everything – I bet she will love this. Thanks for sharing!