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Two bowls of freshly prepared ranch dressing garnished with dill and chives on a kitchen counter, with a cutting board and a knife to the side and ingredients like cucumbers, herbs, and a lime in the background, suggesting a cool, herby condiment ready to be served.

Fourth of July Fiesta: Spicy Chili's Ranch Dressing Recipe

Chili's Grill & Bar has several popular menu items, and the ranch dressing is on many people's lists. This copycat Chili's ranch dressing recipe will make you feel like you ordered from their restaurant.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dip, Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 196 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap or cling film
  • Serving bowls

Ingredients
  

Base ingredients

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Sour cream
  • ¼ cup Buttermilk
  • 4 tbsp. Ranch seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp. Apple cider vinegar

Garnish ingredients

  • 10 sprigs Fresh dill green leaves only, very finely chopped
  • 4 sprigs Fresh chives green leaves only, very finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
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  • Add the ranch seasoning, lemon juice, and vinegar, and continue stirring until you get a homogenous mixture.
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  • Transfer the ranch dressing to a serving bowl and cover it with plastic wrap or cling film. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow the mixture to sit and flavors to meld.
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  • When serving, divide the ranch sauce into dipping bowls. Garnish with fresh dill and chives.
    Two bowls of freshly prepared ranch dressing garnished with dill and chives on a kitchen counter, with a cutting board and a knife to the side and ingredients like cucumbers, herbs, and a lime in the background, suggesting a cool, herby condiment ready to be served.

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Notes

  • Mayonnaise acts as the base for the dressing and contributes to its smooth consistency and flavor. That's why you should use a good-quality, full-fat mayonnaise for the Chili's ranch recipe to achieve the desired creamy and rich texture.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Fourth of July Fiesta: Spicy Chili's Ranch Dressing Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
196
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
17
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
596
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
32
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.02
g
0
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
129
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
21
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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