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Creamy Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Casey Rooney
This creamy chipotle ranch dressing is smoky, tangy, and downright irresistible—perfect for drizzling on taco salads, dipping fries, or using as a bold southwest-style sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine American, southwest, tex mex
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream I used light
  • 2 tbsp. Ranch seasoning mix such as Hidden Valley Ranch packet
  • 1 chipotle in adobo, chopped PLUS 1 tbsp. adobo sauce from can/jar remove the seeds for a mild dressing
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • pinch of salt, if needed

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients together until well combined. Taste, then add a pinch of salt if needed. The dressing is best if refrigerated for 30 minutes to an hour.

Notes

Expert Tips:

  • Blend (optional): While whisking works, blending the dressing gives it a super creamy, restaurant-quality finish.
  • Chill: The flavor deepens and mellows beautifully after 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Consistency: For a thicker dip, reduce or skip the milk. For a pourable dressing, add a bit more until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Storage: This dressing will stay fresh in the fridge in an airtight jar or container for 7 After storing, make sure you give the dressing a good shake or stir to get all of the ingredients incorporated again.