Description
Zesty cilantro lime ranch dressing brings fresh Mexican-inspired flavors to salads and appetizers with creamy, tangy goodness. Homemade and quick, this dressing elevates simple dishes, giving you a bold, restaurant-quality condiment in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup buttermilk (120 milliliters)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (120 milliliters)
- ½ cup sour cream (120 milliliters)
Herb and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (60 milliliters)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (30 milliliters)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather a medium mixing bowl and create a creamy base by whisking buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream until the texture becomes silky and uniform.
- Introduce vibrant flavor elements by finely chopping fresh cilantro leaves and adding them to the mixture along with tangy lime juice, aromatic garlic powder, subtle onion powder, and complementary seasonings.
- Thoroughly blend all ingredients, ensuring each component is evenly distributed throughout the dressing for a consistent flavor profile.
- Perform a quick taste test, allowing your palate to guide any necessary seasoning adjustments with additional salt or pepper.
- Transfer the freshly prepared dressing to a sealed container and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, enabling the herbs and spices to meld and intensify their collective taste.
- When ready to serve, give the dressing a gentle stir to reincorporate any natural separation, then drizzle over your favorite salad or use as a zesty dipping sauce.
Notes
- Opt for fresh cilantro to boost the vibrant, zesty flavor profile of the dressing.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more buttermilk if you prefer a thinner dressing for salads or as a dipping sauce.
- Choose full-fat dairy ingredients for a richer, creamier texture that coats ingredients more effectively.
- Customize the dressing by adding a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper for those who enjoy a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg