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We both declared this smoky spicy Ranch salad dressing to be one of our favorites. And that was after just one bite of a salad lightly drizzled with the dressing. It brings a good bit of heat, there’s no doubt, thanks to the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. And a bit of smokiness thanks also to the chipotles in adobo sauce. And then there’s classic Ranch flavor, thanks, well, to the Ranch dressing mix! It might seem like there are a good number of ingredients to make a dressing, but trust me, it’s more than worth it.
What Ranch Dressing Should Be
As with a lot of dressings, smoky spicy Ranch salad dressing is much better if it has had a chance to sit overnight in the fridge. The flavors get ‘happy’. Just give the dressing a quick stir before serving. I like to make and keep my dressings in Mason jars. When it comes time to serve it, I just give the dressing a few good shakes first.
This dressing would also make for a great dip for vegetables. It would also be fantastic for dipping chicken nuggets or tenders.
Also try my copycat of Outback Steakhouse’s Ranch salad dressing.
Smoky Spicy Ranch Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 3 chipotles in adobo sauce with some of the adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 4 teaspoons garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon fresh dill minced
- ¼ teaspoon parsley chopped
- 1 packet Ranch salad dressing mix
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flake
- ⅓ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Places the chipotles and the adobo sauce, vinegar and oil into a blender and puree until well combined and no large chunks of the chipotles are left.
- Add the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth.
- Refrigerate overnight. Stir before using.
