Name: Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: ½ c whole milk or light Greek yogurt; ¼ c light mayo ((like Hellmann's)); 2-4 chipotles in adobo sauce ((peppers only, no sauce)); 2 tsp lime juice ((about ½ a juicy lime)); 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp dried dill; ¼ tsp sea salt ((plus more to taste)); pinch cracked black pepper ((plus more to taste)); 2 Tbsp water to thin ((plus more if needed))

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Chipotle ranch dressing is a bold fusion of tangy, creamy homemade ranch dressing and smoky chipotle peppers with a touch of heat. This dressing gives a southwestern upgrade to everything from burritos and tacos to sandwiches, burgers, and salads. And it only takes 5 minutes to make!

Close up view of chipotle ranch dressing on a spoon hovering over a mason jar.

Ingredients

Greek yogurt & mayo – most ranch recipes use buttermilk or sour cream as the base for the dressing, but we use Greek yogurt and light mayo to keep things lighter while still achieving that delicious creamy texture.
Chipotles in adobo- for a unique smoky and spicy flavor.
Lime juice – for a vibrant citrus touch.
Apple cider vinegar – for a little extra tanginess.
Seasoning – garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, sea salt, cracked black pepper give this sauce the signature ranch flavor.
Water – for thinning to the desired consistency.

How to Make Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth. Add more water to thin the sauce if it is not the desired consistency. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Chipotle ranch dressing dripping off of a spoon into a mason jar.

How to Store

Store chipotle ranch dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir jar contents before each use.

How to Use Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Dollop on burritos, tacos, or quesadillas. Try our chipotle ranch grilled chicken burritos, shredded chicken burritos, or veggie quesadillas.
Toss into salads or pasta salads.
Slather on chicken burgers, turkey burgers, beef burgers, or butternut squash burgers.
Drizzle on dinner bowls, like our chipotle chicken bowls, chipotle shrimp bowls, or honey chipotle chickpea elote bowls.
Use as a dipping sauce for fresh or grilled veggies, tortilla chips, chicken tenders, zucchini fries, sweet potato fries, sweet potato tots or zucchini tots.
Spread on wraps, sandwiches, or paninis.

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