El Ranch O Dressing

Elevate your salads, dips, and Tex-Mex creations with this zesty and creamy El Ranch O Dressing! This bold twist on classic ranch combines the richness of mayonnaise, sour cream, and tangy buttermilk with a vibrant kick of lime juice, fresh cilantro, and finely diced jalapeño. Smoky paprika, cumin, and chili powder round out the flavor profile, creating a Southwest-inspired dressing that’s equally delicious as a dip or drizzle. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this versatile recipe is the perfect addition to tacos, burritos, or even a crisp summer salad. Make a batch today and let the flavors meld to perfection in your refrigerator—your taste buds will thank you!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.25 cup Buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small Jalapeño, finely diced
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth.

Step 2

Add the lime juice and stir well to incorporate.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped cilantro, diced jalapeño, and minced garlic.

Step 4

Add the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled and enjoy as a salad dressing, dip, or sauce for your favorite Tex-Mex dishes. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	468 grams (468.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2021

Total Fat 198.00g	254%
Saturated Fat 32.20g	161%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 300mg	100%
Sodium 1897mg	82%
Total Carbohydrate 64.20g	23%
Dietary Fiber 1.50g	5%
Total Sugars 11.70g
Protein 6.60g	13%

Vitamin D 32IU	159%
Calcium 249mg	19%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 200mg	4%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.3%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 12.4%