Easy Southwest Ranch Dressing
This fresh-tasting, creamy Southwest Ranch Sauce has a little heat and a lot of flavor! Use as a dip for veggies, a sauce on a wrap or taco, or dressing on top of salad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salsa (look for an all-natural brand or use the fresh stuff from the deli section)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (sub: plain, full-fat Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (minced; sub: minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together all the ingredients until combined. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning to your preferences.
Notes/Tips
- This will keep for a week in the fridge. Do not freeze.
- Similar to our Homemade Ranch Dip, this dressing tastes better after sitting for a few hours, so it's best to make it ahead.
- My favorite salsa for this recipe is Mateo's medium salsa.
- This makes enough dressing for about 4-6 dinner salads or 8 side salads.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 tablespoons | Calories: 34 kcal (2%) | Carbohydrates: 2 g (1%) | Protein: 1 g (2%) | Fat: 3 g (5%) | Cholesterol: 8 mg (3%) | Sodium: 184 mg (8%) | Fiber: 0.3 g (1%) | Sugar: 1 g (1%)
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