Lemon Pepper Ranch

Yields: Approx. 2 cups | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Chill Time: 30 minutes

Move over, plain ranch. We’re "Ranching it up" with a citrus twist! Using both our Ranch Seasoning and Lemon Pepper, this dressing is the perfect way to brighten up your meal prep this week.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo alternative)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
• 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup buttermilk (adjust to your preferred thickness) (milk of your choice)
• 1 tablespoon Clean Monday Meals Ranch Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Clean Monday Meals Lemon Pepper
• Optional: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra brightness

Instructions:

1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
2. Start by whisking in 1/2 cup of buttermilk.
3. Add the CMM Ranch Seasoning and the CMM Lemon Pepper. Stir vigorously until the seasonings are fully incorporated.
4. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes. If it thickens up too much as the spices absorb the liquid, whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup of buttermilk until it reaches your desired consistency.
5. The Flavor Secret: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the lemon zest and cracked pepper to infuse the ranch with maximum flavor.
6. Give it one final stir before serving. If it thickened again in the fridge, feel free to add a tiny splash more buttermilk to loosen it up!