Southwestern Creamy Ranch Dip Recipes

SOUTHWEST RANCH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth. Add the spices and whisk to combine thoroughly. Add the lemon juice, taste, and adjust as needed.
• Chill until ready to serve. The heat will increase a little bit overnight, so keep that in mind if you are making this ahead of time. Enjoy!

SOUTHWEST RANCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
• For best results, cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN CREAMY RANCH DIP

Steps:

• In medium bowl, blend together sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix and tomatoes and green chiles.
• Finely chop cilantro and stir into tomato mixture and squeeze the lemon juice into tomato mixture and mix well.
• Refrigerate until serving time and serve cold with tostitos.

SOUTHWESTERN DIP MIX

Steps:

• Combine first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 12 batches (1-1/2 cups total)., To prepare one batch of dip: Add 2 tablespoons of mix to mayonnaise and sour cream; stir until blended. Serve with chips or vegetables.

SOUTHWEST DIP

Steps:

• In a medium sized mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, ranch mix and taco seasoning until smooth.
• Add in sour cream and beat to combine.
• With a spoon, fold in corn, black beans, cheese and green onions.
• Eat right away with chips or refrigerate to let the flavors blend together. Enjoy!

CREAMY SOUTHWEST RANCH PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Place a large pot of salted water over high heat. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile chop all necessary ingredients.
• Set out a large salad bowl. Add in the cooked pasta, black beans, tomatoes, corn, chopped bell pepper, onion, cilantro, olives, and jalapeno.
• In a separate bowl (or measuring pitcher) combine the ranch dressing, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well. Then taste, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix the dressing into the pasta salad and gently stir until well coated.
• Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. (Allowing the pasta salad ingredients to rest with the dressing longer creates a better overall flavor.)

SOUTHWESTERN RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

CREAMY SOUTHWESTERN CORN DIP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir corn, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, and cream cheese into the melted butter until smooth; season with cumin. Cook until hot, about 5 minutes.