Creole Ranch Salad Dressing

Transform your salads and more with this bold and zesty Creole Ranch Salad Dressing, a tantalizing blend of creamy buttermilk, tangy Creole mustard, and a medley of aromatic spices. This recipe takes classic ranch up a notch with the addition of paprika, cayenne pepper, and optional hot sauce for just the right amount of heat, while fresh lemon juice adds a refreshing burst of acidity. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing is perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, serving as a dip for veggies, or even as a flavorful topping for grilled meats or seafood. With its rich, Southern-inspired flavors, this Creole ranch dressing will quickly become your go-to condiment for elevating any dish. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week and savor its bold taste again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dried dill
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, and Creole mustard. Whisk until smooth and well blended.

Step 2

Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, dried parsley, and dried dill to the bowl. Whisk again to incorporate the seasonings evenly.

Step 3

Stir in the fresh lemon juice and hot sauce (if using) to add tang and spice to the dressing.

Step 4

Season with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Step 5

Transfer the dressing to an airtight container or jar. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve as a dressing for salads, a dip for vegetables or chips, or a drizzle over grilled meats or seafood. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(422.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1855.5

Total Fat 178.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 248.7mg	0%
Sodium 2165.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 6.7g
Protein 6.4g	0%

Vitamin D 63.4IU	0%
Calcium 193.3mg	0%
Iron 1.7mg	0%
Potassium 348.5mg	0%

*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: 85.3%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 13.3%