Southwest Ranch Dressing

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Southwest Ranch Dressing is a delicious creamy salad dressing that can go on everything from salads to sandwiches!

This recipe will quickly become one of your favorite salad dressing recipes.

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About Southwestern Ranch

Tex-Mex and Southwestern foods are similar but have their differences. A staple for southwestern foods are long green chiles, red chiles, blue corn and more vegetables.

Why This Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe is a Keeper

We love this recipe because it’s so quick and easy, easily made at home and is super versatile!

  • 5 Minutes: From start to finish, making this salad dressing will only take you 5 minutes.
  • Easy Ingredients: All these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store, or even in your pantry.
  • Family Friendly: The whole family is going to love this homemade southwest ranch. Plus, it is preservative free, it will be your new go-to dressing.
  • Adaptable: Adapt this southwestern dressing to your liking. Make this flavorful with your favorite seasonings.

If you’re looking for more Tex-Mex recipes, try these Tex-Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef, Tex-Mex Ground Beef and Rice Skillet and Tex-Mex Quinoa Bowl

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Why is Restaurant Dressing Better?

A mason jar of the finished sauce.

Many restaurants will use buttermilk as the base for their homemade ranch. Buttermilk helps to bring out flavors that can get lost in store bought ranch bottles.

Variations and Substitutions for Homemade Southwest Ranch Dressing

  • Taco Seasoning: Make your own taco seasoning! Homemade seasoning can be made with garlic and onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and chili powder.
  • Different Additions: Go ahead and try using cilantro, avocado, black beans, or fresh corn.
  • Mayo: Substitute mayo in place of ranch for a different flavor.

How to Make Chipotle Ranch Salad Dressing

The best homemade southwest ranch dressing comes together in one easy step!

These are the basic steps for making Southwest Ranch Dressing. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions. Let me know if you give this recipe a try. We love reader interaction, please let us know if you try this chipotle ranch dressing recipe.

STEP 1: Mix Together

Whisk together the ranch dressing, or ranch dressing mix, lime juice and the seasonings until well combined. Then place in an airtight container or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Creamy Southwestern Ranch Dressing FAQs

If stored properly in an airtight container, this homemade salad dressing will last 1 week in the refrigerator. Just stir together before you serve.

I don’t think so! The only thing that’s spicy in this recipe is taco seasoning. Homemade taco seasoning allows you to know exactly what’s going into it, so can be as spicy or as mild as you’d like.

I wouldn’t recommend putting this ranch salad dressing in the freezer because sometimes dairy can separate when it freezes.

Sure! Omit the ranch and use sour cream, mayonnaise or cream cheese as your base instead. If you’d like to make it a little healthier, use a low fat mayo and low fat sour cream.

It is a very easy way to recreate that popular restaurant version. But with a perfect blend of spices that your family will love.

A plate with a salad topped with Southwest Ranch Dressing.

Expert Tips for Making the Best Southwestern Ranch Recipe

  • This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is an easy recipe to double. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
  • Dip: Use this recipe as a homemade dressing or dipping sauce for fresh veggies like carrots and tomatoes, pizza, taco salad or chicken nuggets.
  • Tortillas: Use tortilla chips or tortilla strips to dip into this delicious homemade veggie dip.
  • Spice: Stir in about a tablespoon of hot sauce or adobo sauce to make this delicious southwest chicken salad ranch spicier.
  • Condiment: Try this southwest salad dressing as a condiment on sandwiches and wraps! It’s better than the store-bought stuff!

What to Serve with Homemade Southwestern Ranch Dressing

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Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Yield: 12 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
This Chipotle Ranch Dressing goes with everything, from salads to dips. Made with just three ingredients, this creamy dressing is delicious and easy to make. We recommend you try this chipotle ranch dressing.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
  • If the dressing is too thick, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you get your desired consistency.

Expert Tips

    • This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is an easy recipe to double. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
    • Dip: Use this recipe as a homemade dressing or dipping sauce for veggies like carrots and tomatoes, pizza, taco salad or chicken nuggets.
    • Tortillas: Use tortilla chips or tortilla strips to dip into this delicious homemade veggie dip.
    • Spice: Stir in about a tablespoon of hot sauce or adobo sauce to make this southwest chicken salad ranch spicier.
    • Condiment: Try this southwest salad dressing as a condiment on sandwiches and wraps! It’s better than the store-bought stuff!

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Author: Christina Hitchcock
Course: Sauces, Seasonings, Dressings
Cuisine: American

This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic-inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe.  I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients, and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible to the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.

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