Ranch: Kitchen-made Southwest

A simple From-scratch Southwest Ranch that’s dependable as a dressing or dip! Eight ingredients like; mayonnaise, sriracha, adobo, ranch and southwest seasoning is all you need for this incredibly well-seasoned dressing. Yields 1-1/2 cups or 12 (2 tablespoon) servings.

I fell in love with southwest ranch at a bdubs.

In my opinion, Buffalo Wild Wings has the go-to southwestern ranch. It’s usually served with fried pickles or onion rings, although Malloree asks for a side to dip her wings in. It’s worth the pot! And for years I’ve been trying to recreate it at home. It’s creamy, with cool herbaceousness from the ranch and a subtle spicy kick from the southwest seasoning and sriracha.

It’s truly so deeply good!

To cook this From-scratch Southwest Ranch Gather:

• mayonnaise – Adds rich flavor and creaminess.
• sriracha – Adds savory subtle heat.
• ketchup – Use from-scratch or store-bought, regular or sugar free.
• ranch seasoning mix – Feel free to use my kitchen-made recipe or store-bought.
• southwest seasoning – Gives the dressing that southwest flavor.
• adobo seasoning – Kitchen-made or store-bought works great. My adobo seasoning recipe is in my cookbook.
• chili powder – Lends additional Tex-Mex flavor.
• milk – Used for thinning the dressing. Use any milk of choice.

In a medium bowl, measure and add 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons sriracha, 1 teaspoon ketchup, 2 tablespoon ranch seasoning, 1 tablespoon southwest seasoning, 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning and 1 teaspoon chili powder.

Pour in 1/2 cup milk. And stir until combined.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before using. This will help develop the flavors and thicken the dressing/dip. If you want it thinner, add more milk after it’s chilled.

• salad dressing – Drizzle your go-to salad ingredients.
• dip – Serve with fresh veggies, fries, onion rings, pizza or chicken wings or tenders.
• sauce – Make saucy tacos, nachos or burritos or add to your regular wraps, grilled or roasted veggies.

Store your southwest ranch dressing in an air-tight container and refrigerate.

If stored properly, it will last 1 to 2 weeks.

Enjoy! And if you give this method a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!