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    Home » Recipes » Basics and Staples

    Santa Fe Ranch

    Published: May 18, 2022 by Janessa

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    Classic Ranch flavours meet zesty Taco Seasoning in this Santa Fe Ranch Dip recipe! Made with just five ingredients, you can whip up this sauce in a couple of minutes.

    It is light and creamy thanks to Greek yogurt while lime juice adds a pop of freshness. Use it for a vegetable dip, salad dressing and more!

    Carrot dipped in santa fe ranch.

    The Ingredients

    • Greek Yogurt - Ensure that you use plain (unsweetened) yogurt. Full fat or low fat will work. Or you could use regular yogurt if needed.
    • Lime Juice - Lemon juice will also work.
    • Taco Seasoning - If you don't have any on hand, you can substitute with: ½ tablespoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika and ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne.
    • Fine Sea Salt - Depending on how salty the taco seasoning is that you use, you may not need as much. Don't add any to start and then taste and add as needed.
    • Dried Dill Weed

    The Method

    1. Mix. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.

    Ingredients for southwest style ranch dip in a bowl.
    Ingredients being mixed together in a bowl.
    Ranch dip that has been mixed.

    Leftovers

    To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

    Make it Your Own

    • To "Jazz Up" this Santa Fe Ranch, you could add:
      • Diced Tomatoes- ¼ cup of small diced tomatoes would be a tasty add, especially if you are using this as a dip for tortilla chips or pizza.
      • Finely Chopped Green Onions
      • Lime Zest- Use the zest of 1 lime (the same lime you need for the juice) to add some extra freshness to the dip.
    • If you would like to make it a thinner dressing consistency, you can mix in 1-2 tablespoon of water or milk.

    Serving Ideas

    There are so many great ways to enjoy this Santa Fe Ranch Dip! Use it as:

    • Salad Dressing for a garden greens salad or make this Santa Fe Salad
    • A dip for fresh vegetables, tortilla chips, garlic bread or pizza
    • A spread on a sandwich such as Pulled Pork or on these Simple Barbecued Burgers
    Santa fe salad topped with ranch dressing.

    Dietary Notes

    If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:

    • Gluten Free
    • Nut Free
    • Vegetarian

    And if you liked this recipe...

    ...you might also like:

    • Mediterranean Salad Dressing
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    • Peanut Sauce
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    Santa Fe Ranch

    Zesty taco meets ranch flavours in this light and creamy Greek yogurt ranch recipe! Use it as a dip, salad dressing and more.
    5 from 12 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 18kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon dill weed
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    Instructions

    • Mix all of the ingredients until well combined. Taste and add additional salt or seasoning if needed. Stir in 1-2 tablespoon of water if you would like a thinner consistency.
    • Use as desired or chill in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    Leftovers
    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought in the comments below!

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    1. Tara

      July 05, 2022 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yum! You had me at just five ingredients. The flavors sound absolutely amazing and it comes together so easily too!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        July 05, 2022 at 1:29 pm

        Thank you for your kind review, Tara!

        Reply
    2. Carrie

      July 05, 2022 at 1:52 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so delicious! And I definitely love how easy this is to make. 🙂

      Reply
      • Janessa

        July 05, 2022 at 2:22 pm

        Thank you for your kind review, Carrie!

        Reply
    3. Jamie

      July 05, 2022 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      I love how you used greek yogurt in this! It was so flavorful and easy to make!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        July 05, 2022 at 2:56 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Jamie!

        Reply
    4. Anjali

      July 05, 2022 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      I love this healthier version of ranch dressing!! It's creamy and super flavorful and the Greek yogurt works perfectly as a base!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        July 05, 2022 at 2:57 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Anjali!

        Reply
    5. MJ

      July 05, 2022 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy and easy! Love this as a dip for veggies. Next time I'll have to try it as a sandwich spread!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        July 05, 2022 at 5:03 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, MJ.

        Reply

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