Low Carb Spicy Ranch Dressing

Elevate your salads and snacks with this Low Carb Spicy Ranch Dressing, a zesty, creamy delight that’s bursting with bold flavors and keto-friendly ingredients. Made with a rich base of mayonnaise, sour cream, and heavy cream, this dressing is infused with fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and chives for a bright, garden-fresh taste. A hint of garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a dash of cayenne pepper add a spicy kick, while optional hot sauce lets you dial up the heat to your liking. Perfectly customizable, this quick and easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and doubles as a dip for veggies or a drizzle over grilled meats. Whether you're keeping it low-carb or simply craving a flavor-packed dressing, this spicy ranch is sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

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 Heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh chives (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Water (if needed for thinning)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and heavy cream. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 2

Add the lemon juice and mix well to incorporate.

Step 3

Fold in the fresh parsley, dill, and chives to infuse the dressing with fresh herb flavors.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until all the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 5

Optional: Stir in the hot sauce for an extra spicy kick, adjusting to your desired heat level.

Step 6

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.

Step 7

If the dressing is too thick for your liking, gradually add water (1 tablespoon at a time) while whisking, until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve as a salad dressing, dip for raw vegetables, or drizzle over grilled meats. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(479.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2177.0

Total Fat 215.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 352.8mg	0%
Sodium 1893.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 8.3g
Protein 4.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 187.8mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 153.6mg	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: 88.3%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 10.8%