It’s true – ranch can make just about anything better. If you’re not convinced, wait until you’ve tried Zesty Lime Jalapeno Ranch Dressing drizzled over your favorite salads and entrées. This ranch recipe with a tangy twist will become a staple addition to your weekly menus!

In my house, we are all about the sauces, dips, and dressings! They truly can change an entire meal and sometimes you just need a little extra “something” to take a food from basic to delicious. We go through entire batches weekly because it’s delicious and so easy to make!

Ingredients Needed

This jalapeno ranch recipe is also very flexible. With simple ingredients used to make this from scratch, I feel great serving this with so many meals as opposed to bottled ranch from the store! Take a look in your fridge today and you may already have what you need to add a little flair to your meal.

Sour cream – Use regular or low-fat sour cream based on your preference. Sour cream adds a nice creamy base to the dressing. If you’d like another low-fat version with added protein, try plain Greek yogurt as a swap.
Mayonnaise – Use your favorite mayonnaise to bring a rich flavor to the ranch dressing. Use a regular, light, olive oil blend, or other variation that suits your taste.
Lime juice – Fresh-squeezed lime juice is ideal for freshness, but bottled lime juice will work too if you have it on hand! If you like, lemon juice or vinegar will also work as a simple substitute.
Homemade Ranch Seasoning – I’m a huge fan of homemade spice blends to season your foods and easily create sauces and dressings! Mix up a few batches of my homemade ranch seasoning and keep it on hand in your pantry for a quick dip or dressing. If you already have it prepared, it’s such an easy step to mix up your own sauces and dressings at home.
Jalapeno pepper – Remove the ribs (white inner pieces) and seeds and roughly chop up 1 jalapeno pepper. You will blend ingredients later so it doesn’t have to be perfectly diced. If you’d like more spice, include a little bit of the ribs and seeds to the blended mixture.
Water – As you blend the ingredients, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time as needed to reach the consistency that you’d like.

bottle of mayo, squeeze pack of sour cream

How To Make Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

Once you see how easily you can make delicious homemade ranch dressing, you’ll never go back to store-bought!

Tip: If you already have my homemade ranch seasoning ingredients mixed up, this will be an even faster process! I suggest mixing up a double or triple batch for future recipes.

All you need to do is:

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until you reach just the right consistency.
Store in a sealed container in the fridge until you are ready to use it. It will stay fresh for 4-5 days!

Best Ways To Use Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

How many ways can you add creamy ranch dressing to your foods? Believe me, we’ve tried MANY!

Take some ideas here to enjoy this healthy ranch dressing with your favorite foods:

Drizzle it over a slice of pizza.
Serve a bowl with a plate of raw veggies, crackers, or pretzels to dip!
Use as a dipping sauce for chicken wings, chicken nuggets, or any crispy side like french fries or oven-baked potatoes.
Add a dollop of dressing over a plate of nachos or salad, or serve a small dish alongside quesadillas.

My Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes To Dress Up With Zesty Lime Jalapeno Ranch

mason jar filled with homemade jalapeño ranch

Storage of Homemade Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

When you store dressings and sauces in the refrigerator, it is important to be sure they are in an airtight container. One of the best ways to do this is in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. This helps prevent any permeation of smells or impact on flavor that can sometimes happen with plastic containers.

Refrigerate your jar of jalapeno ranch in the fridge for up to 4-5 days – if it lasts that long! This dressing should not be frozen due to the combination of ingredients.