Description
Smoky chipotle ranch dressing delivers a zesty kick to salads and appetizers with its creamy blend of mayo, sour cream, and spicy peppers. Creamy and bold, this sauce elevates ordinary dishes into memorable culinary experiences you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Creamy Base:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sour cream
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) mayonnaise
Peppers and Spices:
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Liquid Ingredient:
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) lime juice
Instructions
- Assemble the chipotle ranch ingredients into a high-powered blender or food processing machine, ensuring all components are readily available.
- Activate the blender and pulse the mixture, gradually increasing the speed to create a silky, uniform consistency that incorporates every ingredient seamlessly.
- Stop the blender and scrape down the sides with a flexible spatula to guarantee all elements are thoroughly integrated.
- Continue blending until the dressing reaches a luxuriously smooth and creamy texture with no visible chunks or separation.
- Transfer the freshly prepared chipotle ranch dressing into a clean glass container or serving vessel.
- Drizzle the vibrant, tangy dressing generously over crisp salad greens, roasted vegetables, or use as a zesty dipping sauce for grilled proteins.
- For optimal freshness and flavor preservation, seal the remaining dressing in an airtight container and refrigerate immediately.
- Consume the homemade chipotle ranch within seven days, giving the container a gentle shake before each use to reincorporate any natural separation that may occur during storage.
Notes
- Packed with zesty chipotle peppers, this dressing transforms ordinary salads into flavor-packed meals.
- Whip up this creamy condiment in just minutes using simple pantry ingredients.
- Versatile drizzle works amazingly as a dip, sandwich spread, or salad dressing.
- Homemade version beats store-bought options with fresh, vibrant taste and no preservatives.
- Refrigerate and enjoy within a week for maximum flavor and food safety.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers to suit your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg