Jalapeño Ranch Dip

This Jalapeño Ranch Dip is the perfect addition to any party. Serve with chips, pretzels, veggies, and more!

 

My love for snack food runs deep. Because of this snack food addiction, I am always looking for ways to put a healthy spin on traditional junk food. This Jalapeno Ranch Dip is a great example. It uses light sour cream, fresh jalapenos, cilantro and lime juice to make a refreshing dip with a bright, spicy taste you will love.

Since I made this I have been putting it on everything! I drizzled it over shrimp tostados, stuffed poblano peppers, and dunked sweet potato wedges in it. It really goes well with nearly any dish and is a great Chuy copycat. So if your looking for a quick and easy recipe give this one a try, it won’t disappoint!

Ingredients for Jalapeño Ranch Dip

Here’s a quick overview of what you will need for this spicy dip. Find exact measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

• Light sour cream – Feel free to use full-fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt if you prefer.
• Ranch dressing mix – You want the dry seasoning mix, not the actual salad dressing in a bottle.
• Jalapeños – Use without seeds for a mild spice or with seeds if you like a kick.
• Fresh cilantro – Adds tons of flavor, I don’t recommend any substitutes.
• Lime juice – Brightens the flavor and adds a great zing to the dip. I used fresh lime juice, but you can use bottled juice if you prefer.

How to Make Jalapeño Ranch Dip

This jalapeño dip is a breeze to whip up. Just add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth. Seriously, that’s it! No fancy techniques or secret tricks necessary.

Serve

It goes without saying that this jalapeño ranch dipping sauce pairs perfectly with tortilla chips. If you need some other dipping options, here are my favorites:

• Potato chips
• Pretzels
• Sliced veggies
• Crackers
• Buffalo Wings 
• Zucchini Fries
• Chicken Tenders 

It’s also amazing as a dressing on salad, drizzled on top of tacos, or spread inside a quesadilla. It adds tons of fresh, bright flavor to everything you can imagine!

Storage

This dip keeps well in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about 7 days. Sometimes it may start to separate, but all you need to do is give it a quick stir to get it back to the creamy consistency. I don’t recommend freezing it as sour cream can become grainy after it thaws.

Tips

• For a spicier dip, leave the seeds in the jalapeño peppers.
• I used light sour cream, but you could likely achieve similar results with plain Greek yogurt.
• Note that this recipe calls for a packet of dry ranch dressing mix, not the pre-made liquid dressing in a bottle. Try this homemade ranch seasoning with buttermilk powder if you want to avoid the more processed packets.
• The ranch seasoning has a hefty dose of salt in it already, so I did not feel the need to add any. Taste yours after blending, then feel free to add extra (or even some onion or garlic powder) to fit your preferences.

More Easy Dip Recipes:

• Avocado Bacon Dip
• Blue Cheese Bacon Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Slow Cooker Black Bean Dip
• Slow Cooker Corn Dip
• Crab and Artichoke Dip