Every year, I make a Mexican Fiesta for my mom's birthday. We started this tradition years ago...Mexican food is actually its own food group in my family. I make a spread that covers our island and stove and everyone can make whatever they want...tacos, salad, nachos or a "sampler platter" (ha!)
A few years ago, I added this Jalapeno Lime Ranch and it took the whole meal up a notch. I'm not sure what it is...dressing, dip, a sauce to pour over everything on your plate? Whatever it is, we love it. And here's how I make it (plus a list of everything I make every year...no need to reinvent the wheel!).
Jalapeno Lime Ranch
1 (1 oz) packet dry Ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup EACH: mayonnaise, some cream & buttermilk
Juice 1 Lime
1 whole garlic clove
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves
4 oz. Can diced jalapenos, not drained
Place all ingredients in the food processor and pulse until chopped and thoroughly mixed. Cover and chill for a few hours. Serve with chips, tacos, rice...anything really.
Everything I serve for our Fiesta meal:
Shredded lettuce
Taco beef
Mexican Crockpot Chicken
Rice
Tortillas
Tortilla chips
Queso
Red salsa
Black Bean salsa
Sour cream
Monterey Jack cheese (Shredded by hand...yes it matters...)
Sour cream
Guacamole
Sliced picked jalapenos
Jalapeno Lime Ranch