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

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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.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(468.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2020.7

Total Fat 198.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 299.5mg	0%
Sodium 1897.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 11.7g
Protein 6.6g	0%

Vitamin D 31.7IU	0%
Calcium 249.1mg	0%
Iron 1.4mg	0%
Potassium 200.4mg	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: 86.3%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 12.4%