Ingredients
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Sour cream
1/2 cup Buttermilk
1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Dried dill
1/2 teaspoon Dried chives
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream until the mixture is completely smooth and free of lumps.
Step 2: Slowly pour in the buttermilk while continuing to whisk until the base reaches your desired consistency.
Step 3: Add the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried chives, and cayenne pepper if using.
Step 4: Stir in the fresh lemon juice, which will help brighten the flavors and balance the richness of the fats.
Step 5: Taste the dressing and add salt or black pepper as needed, keeping in mind that the flavors will intensify as it sits.
Step 6: Transfer the cajun ranch dressing to a jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for the best flavor profile.
Notes
For a thinner dressing, add a tablespoon more of buttermilk. For a thicker dip, reduce buttermilk by half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: cajun ranch dressing, homemade ranch, spicy dressing, Louisiana flavors, dipping sauce
