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Something Edible on Video: Southwest Style Ranch Sauce (Who cares that it’s Reduced Fat?)

Something Edible on Video: Southwest Style Ranch Sauce (Who cares that it’s Reduced Fat?)

Abstract:

Just what the hell is "Southwest Ranch Sauce?" It shows up on the menus of so many fast food and casual dining restaurants, that sometimes I reckon you could call it the "special sauce" of the 21st century. Well, whatever title you wanna bestow on it, I reckon it's popularity stems from that blend of cool, creamy, and seasoned just spicy enough that seems to go with just about anything that you can lay out in a taco night spread. My take on Southwest-style ranch eschews a good portion of the fat that typically comprises a ranch dip or dressing by using strained or Greek yogurt. In this video, You'll not only see how quickly and easily this Southwest ranch dip and dressing comes together, but you'll also learn a great method for straining your own yogurt, so you won't have to see the loan officer at the dairy case for going Greek. This ranch dressing is so packed with flavor, you're bound to forget about all the fat; and it goes without saying that this recipe simply beats the buhjeezus out of anything peddled in a bottle, jar, or tub at the supermarket.




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  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp coriander ground
  • 1/4 tsp ancho chile powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1/8 tsp True Lime (That's one packet.)
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne
  • 1/8 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp cilantro Fresh minced (Use half if it's the dried stuff.)
  • 1 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp raw honey
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup strained or Greek-style plain yogurt (You'll need ~ 3/4 cup to begin with if straining your own)

  • Whisk the spices,seasonings and cilantro into the cider vinegar and honey. Let rest for 15 minutes to allow it all to hydrate. Whisk in mayo and yogurt. Chill until ready to serve.



    Notes:

    My wife tells me that I can go on for hours talking about most anything.  Wanna see just how much there is to say about this recipe? Then you'll want to check out this detailed post  for even more tips and a how-to photo or two.

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