Southwest Ranch Sauce (Printable Version)

Creamy, zesty sauce perfect for wings, salads, and wraps. Made with ranch and southwest spices for bold flavor.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup mayonnaise
02 - ½ cup buttermilk, plus more as needed

→ Flavorings

03 - 2 teaspoons hot sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon ketchup

→ Seasonings

05 - 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
06 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
07 - ½ teaspoon paprika
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
10 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
11 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Whisk together mayonnaise and buttermilk in a medium bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Pour in hot sauce and ketchup, whisking until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Add ranch seasoning, taco seasoning, paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until completely blended and creamy.
04 - Taste and season as needed. For thinner sauce, add buttermilk one tablespoon at a time. For thicker dip, reduce initial buttermilk to ¼ cup.
05 - Transfer to an airtight container or jar. Refrigerate minimum 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop fully before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have sitting in your pantry
  • The flavor deepens overnight, making it the perfect make ahead sauce for impromptu gatherings
02 -
  • The sauce really needs that chilling time in the refrigerator or the flavors will taste separate and unfinished
  • Starting with less buttermilk is always smarter because you can easily add more but you cannot take it back once the sauce becomes too thin
03 -
  • Let the sauce come to room temperature for about ten minutes before serving to experience the full depth of flavors
  • Use light mayonnaise if you are watching calories but the sauce will be slightly less creamy
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