Texas Ranch Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this creamy, zesty Texas Ranch Dressing, a bold Southwestern twist on the classic favorite. Bursting with fresh flavors from cilantro, lime juice, and chives, this homemade dressing gets its signature smoky kick from smoked paprika and cumin, with a hint of optional cayenne pepper for those who love a touch of spice. Perfectly balanced with a creamy blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes and delivers restaurant-quality flavor right at home. Ideal for drizzling over salads, dunking veggies, or as a tangy dip for your favorite snacks, this versatile dressing will quickly become a condiment essential.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 0.25 cup (finely chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon (optional, for heat) Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon (finely chopped) Fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon (finely chopped, optional) Fresh dill

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Whisk together until smooth.

Step 2

Stir in the lime juice and finely chopped cilantro, mixing well.

Step 3

Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Continue mixing until all the spices are evenly incorporated.

Step 4

Fold in the fresh chives and dill, if desired. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Stir or shake well before serving. Enjoy your Texas Ranch Dressing with salads, veggies, or any dish needing a zesty touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	673.1 grams (673.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2308

Total Fat 223.20g	286%
Saturated Fat 48.70g	244%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 364mg	121%
Sodium 2023mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 79.70g	29%
Dietary Fiber 1.90g	7%
Total Sugars 22.60g
Protein 13.30g	27%

Vitamin D 63IU	317%
Calcium 494mg	38%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 387mg	8%

*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: 84.4%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 13.4%