A good dressing can completely transform the salad experience and this taco ranch will make anyone love their greens. With a creamy ranch base, classic taco spices, pickled jalapeños, fresh herbs and lime juice this dressing adds a tangy, cheerful flavor to anything you drizzle it over or dip into it.
Let’s get it started…
Dressings are so simple to make and once you start making your own, you will fall in love with the endless ways that you can customize your own salad dressings.
To bring this taco ranch dressing together, you will need 1/2 cup of plain greek yogurt or sour cream, 1/3 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped pickled jalapeños, 1 small crushed garlic clove, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon of finely chopped fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite taco seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of chipotle seasoning and a few tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice depending on how thin you prefer your dressing to be.
I also add a big pinch of tajin to this dressing, but this is optional.
Combine everything in a small bowl and whisk until all of the ingredients are fully incorporated. I start by adding about a tablespoon of lime juice and add more if necessary. I like my dressing thin and super tart, so I typically add 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, but this is your dressing, so make it exactly how you want it.
My last tip is to add some salt. Although the dressing is flavorful without it, salt does an amazing job of amplifying flavors, so I suggest whisking in a pinch or two.
You are going to love this fun zesty dressing! Use it on a taco salad or actual tacos! It is a fun vegetable dip or it can be added into tortilla soup for a little extra flavor. So many options, so much flavor! Enjoy!!
Taco Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of plain greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/3 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of pickled jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed or finely minced
- 1 tablespoon of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon of fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite taco seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon of tajin seasoning (optional)
- 1-3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice
- salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients starting with 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice
- Whisk until everything is fully incorporated
- Add additional lime juice and salt (optional)
- Serve immediately or chill in an airtight container until ready to use
