The one dish we have at least once a week is Turkey Burgers with Fries. I usually put wasabi mayo, tomato and cheese on mine but this time around I wanted something new. This is where this Jalapeño Ranch Dressing recipe comes into play.
When I am not in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes for this food blog, I am just like everyone else, making dishes that are quick & easy to make after a long day at work.
What surprised me was that while this Ranch Dressing was delicious on my turkey burger, my wife preferred dipping her fries in it instead of ketchup. Go figure!
And to clarify, while this condiment is fantastic on burgers or for dipping fries, it’s also incredibly delicious on salads. For instance, I recently made some taco bowls and drizzled a generous amount of this condiment on them. It was absolutely out of this world!
I realize that many people out there do not like the taste of Cilantro. If that’s you, you can omit that ingredient. It will not have a significant effect on the overall taste.
For another great Jalapeño based condiment, make sure you try my Hot Jalapeño Mustard recipe! Muy Caliente! Do you ever wonder what makes Jalapeno Peppers so hot? Well check out this article on Wikipedia for more information.
How Hot Are the Peppers
The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.
| Pepper Type | Scoville Rating (Heat) |
|---|---|
| Bell Pepper | 0-0 |
| Banana Pepper | 0-500 |
| Poblano Pepper | 1000-1500 |
| Jalapeño Pepper | 2500-8000 |
| Serrano Peppers | 10,000-25,000 |
| Manzano Pepper | 12,000-30,000 |
| Tabasco & Cayenne | 30,000-50,000 |
| Habanero Pepper | 100,000-300,000 |
| Ghost Pepper | 855,000-1,000,000 |
| Carolina Reaper | 1,500,000-2,300,000 |
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Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Jalapeño Ranch Dressing recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Low Fat Buttermilk, Mayonnaise, Jalapeños, Garlic Cloves, Green Onions, Lime Juice, Fresh Cilantro and Salt & Pepper.
How to Make Jalapeño Ranch Dressing
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor and puree to the desired consistency.
- Let the sauce sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. This will allow all the flavors to meld. You can use it immediately, but the longer you let it sit in the refrigerator, the more flavorful it will be.
Printable Recipe Card
Jalapeño Ranch Dressing
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Ingredients
- ¼ Cup Low Fat Buttermilk
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Fresh Jalapeño, stemmed & seeded
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Green Onions
- ⅛ Cup Fresh Lime Juice
- ¼ Fresh Cilantro, or more to taste
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor and puree to the desired consistency.
- Let the sauce sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. This will allow all the flavors to meld. You can use it immediately, but the longer you let it sit in the refrigerator, the more flavorful it will be.
Notes
This jalapeño ranch dressing is the best I ever tasted. Very easy to make.