Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh jalapeno
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Ranch dressing was first created in 1954 by a rancher in California.
• Jalapeno peppers are native to Mexico and have been cultivated for thousands of years.
• Cilantro is a member of the carrot family and is also known as Chinese parsley or coriander.