Description
Zesty “Hot Honey Ranch Dressing” blends classic ranch with fiery honey for a mouthwatering flavor explosion. Drizzle this spicy-sweet condiment over salads, wings, or vegetables to elevate your culinary experience with a delightful kick you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Creamy Base:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
Sweeteners and Spicy Elements:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) hot sauce
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, honey, hot sauce, and white vinegar in a mixing vessel, whisking vigorously until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Introduce garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and pepper to the liquid base, stirring methodically to ensure complete integration of all seasonings.
- Transfer the prepared dressing to a sealed container and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 60 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve chilled as a versatile condiment, perfect for drizzling over crisp salads, coating succulent chicken wings, or presenting as an enticing dipping sauce for various appetizers.
Notes
- Adjust hot sauce quantity based on your spice tolerance, starting with a small amount and gradually increasing for desired heat level.
- Swap buttermilk with Greek yogurt or plant-based milk for dairy-free and lighter versions of the dressing.
- Use fresh herbs like chopped dill or chives instead of dried for a more vibrant, garden-fresh flavor profile.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week in the refrigerator, giving it a quick stir before each use to maintain consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg