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Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Name: Chipotle Ranch Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup sour cream; 3 tbsp finely minced chipotle pepper in adobo ((or 1/2 to 1 tsp chipotle powder)); 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley ((or 1 tsp dried parsley)); 2 tsp chopped fresh dill ((or 1/2 tsp dried dill)); 2 tsp chopped fresh chives (or 1/2 tsp dried chives)); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

ByCarolyn Ketchum Updated onSeptember 3, 2026

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Recipe

Break out of your dinnertime rut with this homemade chipotle ranch dressing. Drizzle it over salad, grilled chicken or fish, or use it for dipping fresh veggies. It’s tangy, smoky, and ready in no time!

A glass jar filled with chipotle ranch dressing, surrounded by cucumber slices and sprigs of dill.

I absolutely adore the smoky heat of chipotle pepper and I work it into all sorts of savory recipes. It’s such a unique flavor and brings out the best in chipotle lime chicken or keto carnitas. I even add a little to keto ketchup for a bit of a kick.

This creamy Chipotle Ranch Dressing is a family favorite. Homemade salad dressings are infinitely superior to store-bought and this one is no exception. It takes only 5 minutes to make, saves you money, and it tastes better too!

A spoon lifting some creamy chipotle ranch out of a glass jar on a marbled white table top.

★★★★★
Katy says: “FLAVOR BOMB!!! So much flavor with the fresh herbs, the creaminess! Added bonus is that since there is so much flavor, you don’t need as much as you might use with store bought. I followed your directions to the letter“

Ingredients and Substitutions

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Mayonnaise: You can use any kind of mayo you like, but try to make sure it doesn’t contain unnecessary sugar.
Sour cream: Full fat sour cream provides a rich, creamy consistency.
Chipotle peppers: I recommend getting canned chipotles in adobo for the best color and flavor. They are usually found in the International Foods aisle of most grocery stores. You can, however, use chipotle powder instead, and adjust the heat to your liking.
Whipping cream: This replaces the buttermilk used in most ranch dressing recipes, as it’s lower in carbs.
Lemon juice: Add a little tanginess to the chipotle ranch with some lemon juice. Lime juice works as well.
Herbs: I like to use fresh herbs when I have them, but dried herbs work well too. This chipotle ranch recipe takes dill, parsley, and chives.
Garlic and onion powder: These seasonings give the dressing a classic ranch flavor.
Salt and pepper

How to Make Chipotle Ranch Dressing

There are two simple methods for making this keto salad dressing:

A 2 image collage showing the two methods for making chipotle ranch dressing.

Combine all of the ingredients in a jar and shake until well combined.
Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. For this method, you only need to coarsely chop the chipotle and herbs, so it’s even easier!

A white bowl filled with chipotle ranch on a white plate with slices of cucumber and red pepper.

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Carolyn’s Tips for Success

Adjust the seasoning to taste. Don’t like a lot of heat? Cut back the chipotle and add more only after you taste the dressing.

Do note that the heat develops more over time so don’t add too much spice from the get-to!

Adjust the thickness and consistency. You can thicken it with additional mayo and sour cream, or thin it out with more cream and lemon juice.

Make it dairy-free: Use coconut cream in place of the sour cream and add some additional lemon juice for tanginess. Then simply thin the dressing with water to your liking.

A hand dipping a slice of cucumber into a bowl of chipotle ranch dressing.

Frequently Asked Questions

As long as the dairy-based ingredients you use are fresh, this chipotle ranch dressing can last up to 10 days. Keep refrigerated at all times.

It’s important to know what’s in the dressing, as many store-bought brands contain starches, sugars, and fillers that aren’t very healthy or keto-friendly. But this Chipotle Ranch Dressing is easy to make and has clean ingredients.

Absolutely! For a regular ranch dressing, simply skip the chipotle and proceed as directed.

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5 from 13 votes

Chipotle Ranch Dressing Recipe

Created by: Carolyn

Servings: servings

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

This creamy Chipotle Ranch Dressing adds a burst of flavor to any meal. Drizzle it over salad or grilled chicken, use it for dipping veggies, or stir some into mashed cauliflower. Tangy, smoky, and so easy!

Ingredients

1/3 cup (74.67 g) mayonnaise
1/3 cup (76.67 g) sour cream
3 tbsp finely minced chipotle pepper in adobo, (or 1/2 to 1 tsp chipotle powder)
3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp (1 tbsp) chopped fresh parsley, (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
2 tsp chopped fresh dill, (or 1/2 tsp dried dill)
2 tsp chopped fresh chives, or 1/2 tsp dried chives)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt
1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) cracked black pepper

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients in a jar and shake until well combined. Alternatively, you can blend or process the ingredients until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasonings and heat to taste. If the dressing is too thick for your liking, add a tablespoon of water as well.

Notes

Storage Information: Store the dressing in a sealable glass jar in the fridge. It should last up to 10 days, as long as your ingredients were fresh.

Nutrition

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Low Carb, Salads,

Nutritional Disclaimer

Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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I’m Carolyn, cookbook author, photographer, and unrepentant sweet tooth, I am devoted to creating delicious and innovative low carb recipes that don’t sacrifice on flavor. Keto has never been more delicious!

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