Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Chipotle Ranch Dressing is rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced. Made in a blender or food processor, it’s quick, easy, and the perfect way to add flavor to a variety of recipes! 

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The Best Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Love chipotle? Love ranch? Then, why not combine them both into one delicious condiment? That’s exactly what I did with this easy chipotle ranch dressing recipe! 

It has the spicy smokey taste of chipotle and the creamy, tanginess of ranch for a dip or dressing you’ll love. Pair it with salads, rice bowls, tacos, and more. It’s sure to become your new favorite dressing. 

Even better, it comes together with less than ten ingredients in a blender! Plus, you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your preferences. You’ll never go back to store-bought options again! 

Recipe Ingredients 

Chipotle Pepper in Adobo: You’ll need one chipotle pepper in adobo sauce. This gives the dressing its robust flavor.

Yogurt: I prefer to use whole-milk Greek yogurt for this recipe, but low-fat yogurt will also work. 

Lime Juice & Zest: Adds a nice brightness, balancing out the dressing. 

Fresh Herbs: Cilantro, dill, and chives add a bright, herbaceous flavor that pairs well with the rich, spicy flavors. 

Garlic: Fresh garlic cloves are best, but pre-minced will also work if that’s all you have.

Olive oil: This combines the ingredients, creating an emulsion without diluting the flavor of the dressing. 

Ingredient Variations 

• Chipotle Peppers – Want more spice? Add an extra pepper with adobo sauce! 
• Yogurt – use your favorite plain plant-based yogurt to keep this recipe completely dairy-free. 
• Sour Cream– swap the Greek yogurt for sour cream if you prefer.

How to Make Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Step One: Add the chipotle pepper in adobo, Greek yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, dill, chives, garlic, and olive oil to a blender or food processor. 

Step Two: Blend or process until smooth and creamy. Add a tablespoon or more of water to thin the dressing as needed until you reach your desired consistency. 

Ways to Use

I haven’t found much this chipotle ranch dressing recipe doesn’t pair well with! However, if you’re looking for ideas, some of my ways to serve it are as a: 

1. Dressing with salads like chipotle chicken salad, chicken bacon avocado chopped salad, and bacon ranch potato salad. 
2. Condiment with recipes like honey chipotle chicken bowls, roasted chipotle cauliflower tacos, and avocado turkey burgers. 
3. Dipping sauce for crispy homemade air fryer French fries, air fryer chicken wings, crispy potato skins. 

How to Store

Store leftover chipotle ranch salad dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Stir or shake before using to redistribute the ingredients. 

More Delicious Dressing Recipes

• Greek Salad Dressing
• Creamy Peanut Dressing
• Tahini Caesar Dressing
• 5-Minute Greek Yogurt Dressing
• Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
• Apple Cider Vinaigrette
• Lemon Herb Tahini Dressing
• Homemade Caesar Dressing

I hope you give this Chipotle Ranch Dressing Recipe a try! They are so easy to make and delicious! If you do give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews and ratings help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you trust and love.

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Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: Sierra Inn