Jalapeno Cilantro Ranch Dressing

Fresh cilantro and jalapenos ramp up ranch salad dressing into something memorable. Ideal dressing for popular BBQ Chicken Salad.

Recipe Yield: 134 2-Tbsp servings

Amount	Item
1 pkg.	Foothill Farms Ranch Salad Dressing Mix (regular-V400 or no MSG-V402)
1/2 gal.	buttermilk
1/2 gal.	mayonnaise
2 cups	finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups	minced jalapeno

In large mixing bowl add ranch salad dressing mix to buttermilk. Mix well with wire whisk or electric mixer at low speed.
Add mayonnaise and continue mixing at low speed about 2 minutes until smooth.
Add cilantro and jalapenos and mix in at low speed until combined.
Refrigerate 3-4 hours so dressing will thicken. Stir before using. Store in refrigerator.
NOTE: This dressing can be made "light" or "fat free" by using 3 qts. buttermilk and 1 qt. light or fat free mayonnaise.