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Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dip Dressing. A copycat recipe for Chuy's famous jalapeno dip. This creamy jalapeno dip can be served with chips, drizzled on a burrito bowl, or as a dressing on a salad. Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro dressing makes everything taste good! Also a Cafe Rio cilantro ranch dressing copycat recipe. www.modernhoney.com
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Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno Cilantro Dip Dressing

This popular dip/dressing can be a great dip for chips or a flavorful dressing on a salad or burrito bowl.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dressing/Dip
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: creamy jalapeno dip
Servings: 8
Author: Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise (if you prefer less mayonnaise, you may use 1 cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup mayonnaise)
  • 1 packet 1 oz Dry Ranch Dip
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro (tightly packed, may add more for fresh flavor)
  • 3/4 cup Pickled Jalapenos (plus juice from a jar (may add up to 1 cup depending on heat preference)
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk (if you want it to be thinner, add more buttermilk)
  • 2 Tomatillos optional
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Lime Juice optional

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dip packet, and garlic salt.
  • In blender or food processor, puree cilantro and pickled jalapenos with a little juice. (If using tomatillos, blend with jalapenos and cilantro).
  • Add cilantro jalapeno puree to mayo mixture.
  • Stir in buttermilk until you reach desired consistency. Add fresh lime juice, if using.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 4.6mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.8mg