This creamy Jalapeño Ranch Dressing is the perfect dressing or dip for salads, fresh veggies, or even crispy buffalo wings! It’s creamy, cool, has the perfect amount of spice, and could not be easier to make from scratch. You’re going to love this recipe!
Creamy Jalapeño Ranch: The Ranch with a Little Extra Kick
There is really nothing like a good ranch dressing to bring your salad to life or make your veggies even more delicious. I have a lot of different types of ranch on the site and this Jalapeño Ranch is another delicious version that has just the right amount of kick.
If you’ve ever wanted to make jalapeño ranch from scratch, I’ve got you covered! It’s made from a combination of simple ingredients and comes together entirely in the blender. It’s perfect for salads or dipping and perfectly creamy and delicious!
Jalapeño Ranch Ingredients
Mayonnaise: Be sure to grab a mayo that you like the flavor of when using this! I’ve got substitution notes below if you need them.
Avocado: This is the secret to giving the jalapeño ranch a thicker, creamier consistency.
Full Fat Coconut Milk: Be sure to grab the canned coconut milk for this recipe.
Jalapeño Pepper: This of course gives the ranch that jalapeño flavor and a little spice.
Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice gives this ranch a delicious citrus flavor.
Fresh Herbs: This dressing uses a combination of fresh dill, parsley, and chives to achieve the best flavor.
Garlic: This is a must-have ingredient. If possible, be sure to use fresh garlic.
How to Make Jalapeño Ranch
This dressing could not be easier to make. Start by placing everything in a high-powered blender or food processor. Then, blend or process everything on high until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
Ashlea’s Tips and Tricks
- Don’t love mayo? Feel free to use plain, full-fat Greek yogurt instead if you can tolerate dairy.
- If you would like to make a vegan version of the dressing, use a vegan mayonnaise.
- If you want a spicier dressing, feel free to add the entire jalapeño to the dressing.
- If you want your ranch to be a bit on the thicker side, you can start by using a little less coconut milk.
- I have found that the dressing tastes even better a day after it sits when the flavors have a chance to meld.
How to Use Your Creamy Jalapeño Ranch
There are so many delicious ways to use this dressing! Here are a few of my favorites!
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Shrimp Taco Salad
- Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wings
- Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Salad
- Crispy Baked Dry Rub Wings
- Healthy Southwest Chicken Taco Salad
I hope you give this Jalapeño Ranch Dressing a try! It is perfect for salads, dipping, and more! If you do give this recipe a try, I want to know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you know and love.
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Creamy Jalapeño Ranch Dressing
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Condiments
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This creamy Jalapeño Ranch Dressing is the perfect dressing or dip for salads, fresh veggies, or even crispy buffalo wings! It’s creamy, cool, has the perfect amount of spice, and could not be easier to make from scratch. You’re going to love this recipe!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 avocado
- 3/4 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced (or whole pepper if you like the extra spice)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill weed
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a high-powered blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
Notes
Storage: Transfer the ranch to an air-tight container and store in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Photography: Sasha Hooper
I haven’t tried duet but I’m so
Excited to do it. I have just started trying to eat healthy, slowly but surely. I was wondering once I make this dressing, how long can I keep refrigerated?
Hi, Geraldine! it should last in the fridge for a week!
I havent tried this yet but i was wondering if there’s anything you can use to substitute the avocado with as I do not like avocados.
Or do you not taste it?
Hi, Adam! I would recommend using the avocado. You cannot taste it in the dressing.
We made this over the weekend and it was delicious! Chose to use the whole jalapeno and we were very pleased with the spice level. Loved the amount of freshness from the herbs!
Thank you for sharing, Louisa!
Super easy, super flavorful. I put all of the ingredients in my Nutribullet and it turned out great. We like spicy, but I still used only half a jalapeno. Just the right amount of spice, will not overwhelm what you put it on. I might add more jalapeno if I was specifically making a Latin dish, like taco salad. We used normal salad ingredients – butter lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, a little onion and bell pepper for my husband. It was light and fresh. So happy to have found a tasty, creamy Whole30 dressing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Camille! Thank you for sharing!
I made this dip for NYE and it was a hit! Served some veggie sticks and chips for dipping, everyone loved it.
I’m so glad everyone loved it, Casey!
For the dill and chives, I’m assuming that’s fresh herbs, right? Are the oz volume or weight? Thanks!
Yep! Fresh herbs and I mueasured them by volume!
Your link for the mayo isn’t working. What mayo do you use? I just found your blog today and I’m obsessed! So many delicious meals!
I like Chosen Foods Mayo or Primal Kitchens Mayo, Haley! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipes!