Description
Meet your new secret sauce: Smoky Chipotle Ranch with Greek Yogurt.
It has all the zesty herbs and cooling tanginess of ranch with a little spicy kick! Made with Greek yogurt for the ultimate creamy texture (no mayo!), smoky chipotle peppers, and a few staple pantry spices, it’s easy to whip up in just 5 minutes.
It’s the perfect chipotle ranch dressing recipe for salads and bowls, and doubles as an easy homemade dip for tacos, quesadillas, and wings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (use 5% whole fat or 2% low-fat for thick and creamy results)
- 1 large, juicy lime, juiced (approx. 2-3 tablespoons)
- 2 chipotle peppers from a can packed in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- heaping ½ teaspoon dried dill
- heaping ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- heaping ½ teaspoon onion powder
- heaping ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
- 2 tablespoons – ¼ cup water, as needed
Instructions
- Mix the chipotle ranch dressing: To a small bowl, add all listed ingredients (Greek yogurt – smoked paprika). Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ground black pepper as desired. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Thin the dressing with water, adding gradually until your desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately. This creamy chipotle dressing is perfect for tossing into a taco salad or drizzling over your favorite weeknight tacos, sheet pan enchiladas, and more. If you leave it a little thicker it’s also a great creamy dip for a grilled veggie platter or a pile of crispy chicken wings. Sky’s the limit, you really can’t go wrong—get creative and have fun with it. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store prepared chipotle ranch dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The dressing may thicken as it chills—just whisk in a little water before serving to reach your desired consistency.