Salsa Ranch Dressing

By Amy Flanigan

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Prep 5 minutes
Servings 10 (1/4 cup per serving)

By Amy Flanigan

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Salsa Ranch Dressing (aka Santa Fe dressing) is the Tex-Mex condiment you didn’t know you needed, but you do! It’s so creamy and tangy with a bit of heat, perfect for drizzling over salads, burgers, or serving as a dip on a veggie tray.

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Easy Salsa Ranch Dressing Recipe

As much as we love my classic homemade ranch dressing, this salsa ranch dressing is giving it a run for its money. It’s essentially ranch dressing with salsa blended into it and you may have also seen it called Santa Fe dressing.

Salsa plus Ranch is the combination you didn’t know you needed, but trust me – you do. They work so well together! This is a great addition to salads, especially ones with Tex-Mex flavor, and makes an excellent dip for veggies too.

Why You’ll Love This Salsa Ranch Salad Dressing Recipe

  • Easy to make. Salsa ranch dressing comes together in just a few minutes. I do recommend chilling for at least 15 minutes before serving, just to give the flavors time to meld.
  • Incredible flavor. Made with buttermilk, ranch seasoning, and salsa, this Santa Fe dressing is creamy and tangy with a bit of heat, depending on the type of salsa used.
  • Many ways to use it. Drizzle this dressing over your favorite salads, add it to a burrito bowl, or use it as a dip.
A stack of two glass jars of salsa ranch dressing

What You’ll Need

This Santa Fe dressing recipe is made with salsa, ranch seasoning, and just a few other ingredients.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

  • Salsa – Your favorite store bought salsa or you can use homemade salsa too. Spicier salsa will result in a spicier dressing of course.
  • Buttermilk – The base of the dressing, adding a tangy undertone.
  • Mayonnaise – Adds a creaminess to the dressing.
  • Ranch seasoning – My homemade ranch seasoning is perfect for this or a store bought packet is perfectly fine, too.
  • Lime juice – Helps cut through the creaminess and brightens the flavor.
  • Water – Thins the dressing just a bit.
  • Sugar – Just a little helps to balance the acidity and other flavors.
  • Spices – Chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper season the dressing.
Salsa and ranch dressing in a blender

How To Make Salsa Ranch Dressing

It takes just a few minutes to make this salsa ranch dressing recipe.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

  1. Blend. Pulse the salsa in the blender until a bit smoother. Add the mayo, buttermilk, ranch seasoning, and lime juice. Pulse again. Then add in the water, sugar, and all the seasonings. Blend until combined and creamy.
  2. Chill. Transfer to a jar and chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes. Enjoy!
A veggie tray with a dish of Santa Fe dressing

Serving Suggestions

There are so many ways to enjoy Santa Fe dressing. It’s wonderful over salads, like my classic side salad, cobb salad, or Southwest chicken salad. I also love to drizzle it over my burrito bowls.

Another option is to use it as a veggie tray drip! For parties, I love to make a tray and offer this salsa ranch dressing, classic homemade ranch dressing, and blue cheese dressing as dipping options.

Proper Storage

Salsa ranch salad dressing should be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed glass jar. It will keep up to a week.

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Salsa Ranch Dressing

Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 10 (1/4 cup per serving)
A wooden spoon over a jar of salsa ranch salad dressing
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Salsa Ranch Dressing (aka Santa Fe dressing) is the condiment you didn't know you needed, but you do! It's so creamy and tangy with a bit of heat, perfect for drizzling over salads, burgers, or serving as a dip on a veggie tray.

Ingredients 

  • 3/4 cup salsa
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons (1 packet) Ranch seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  • Add the salsa to a blender and pulse a few times to make it a bit smoother.
  • Add in the mayonnaise, buttermilk, ranch seasoning, and lime juice and pulse briefly. Then add in the water, sugar, and all the seasonings. Blend until combined and creamy.
  • For best results, let it rest in the fridge for at least 15 minutes for the flavors to blend.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

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4 Comments

  1. Candi G says:

    5 stars
    I love this so much, 3rd time making it. How long does it keep in the fridge if I made bigger batches

    Reply
  2. Jan says:

    This was fantastic. Thanks for a new dressing recipe!

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    1. Kimberley says:

      5 stars
      Love trying new recipes! The family really enjoyed this one. Thanks

      Reply
  3. Grandmo says:

    5 stars
    Delicious!! Thank you for sharing.?

    Reply