Chipotle Ranch Dressing is a creamy, smoky, homemade ranch dressing with a touch of heat. It’s perfect on salads or as a dipping sauce for your favorite foods.
Chipotle ranch dressing is exactly as it sounds. Ranch dressing with smoky chipotle flavor and just enough heat.
We kind of have a thing for making homemade salad dressing. So far we have lemon basil vinaigrette, apple cider vinegar dressing, ranch with no mayo, and lemon honey vinaigrette.
This chipotle ranch dressing is a play off of our spicy ranch dressing from our sister site. We played around with the ingredients a bit, amped up the chipotle powder, and it turned out perfectly.
How to make chipotle ranch dressing:
- Start by prepping all the ingredients and measuring out the spices. Then, grab a medium bowl and whisk.
- Add the mayonnaise, spices, buttermilk, and while milk to the bowl. Whisk to combine, and ensure all the spices are well mixed.
- The dressing will appear thin and a little watery, but it will thicken as it has time to set. The flavor will also intensify over time, because the spices will be able to meld together.
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. It stays good for about 7 days when stored properly.
How do you make chipotle ranch dressing less spicy?
Chipotle powder is smoky, but it can also add a consider amount of heat when used in large quantities. The amount of chipotle in this recipe is easily adjustable. Use 1/2 teaspoon for little to no heat up to 1 teaspoon for lots of chipotle flavor with extra spice.
Can you use Greek yogurt in place of the mayonnaise?
Yes, Greek yogurt can be substituted in place of the mayonnaise. However, the dressing will have a tangier, more tart, flavor.
Can you substitute a milk or a milk alternative in this recipe?
Yes, you can use soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, etc. in place of the whole milk and/or buttermilk. Much like with the Greek yogurt, changing one of both of the ingredients will change the overall flavor of the recipe.
What do you serve with chipotle ranch?
Vegetarian Burrito Bowls
Tacos
Chicken Fajita Salad
French Fries
Onion Rings
Fish Tacos
Cheese Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Other salad dressing recipes you may enjoy:
Chipotle Ranch Dressing
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise - (We like Duke's Mayonnaise.)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dill weed - dried
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.1 cup mayonnaise½ cup buttermilk¼ cup whole milk1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder¾ teaspoon chipotle powder¾ teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon dill weed¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Store the dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use. The dressing is good for about 7 days and will thicken as it sets.