Description
This creamy and flavorful Cajun Ranch Dressing combines the classic tang of ranch with a spicy Cajun twist, perfect for salads, dips, and more. Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a blend of Cajun spices, it offers a rich, zesty flavor that’s quick to prepare and sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing Base
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (more for thinner consistency)
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Flavor
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Spices: Incorporate the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt into the base mixture; stir well to ensure even distribution of all spices.
- Enhance Flavor: Stir in the lemon juice and hot sauce, adjusting the amount of hot sauce to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Add Fresh Herbs (Optional): Gently fold in the chopped fresh parsley or chives for an extra burst of fresh flavor and color.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
- Serve: Stir well before serving. Use as a salad dressing, a dip for fries, wings, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a lighter alternative, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt without sacrificing creaminess.
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning and hot sauce to make the dressing as mild or as spicy as you prefer.
- This dressing makes an excellent dip for fries, chicken wings, and fresh vegetables, adding a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
