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Cowboy Butter Ranch Dressing

Bold Cowboy Butter Ranch Dressing for Flavorful Meals

This Cowboy Butter Ranch Dressing blends ranch tang with a delicious kick, perfect for salads or as a dip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise can swap with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk essential for pourable dressing
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard no direct substitution recommended
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika can adjust or use chipotle powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped
  • 1 lemon juice from half a lemon
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely mince the garlic and zest the lemon.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon zest and juice, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until creamy.
  3. Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  4. Gently fold in chopped parsley and chives.
  5. Cover and let the dressing sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 40mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Customize the spiciness by adjusting cayenne pepper and let the dressing rest for best flavor.

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