Hatch Green Chile Cilantro Ranch

ByPam Rowell · Marketing Director, Hatch Chile Store — Published February 13, 2024· Updated May 22, 2026

Prep 10 min Cook 0 min Total 15 min Serves 8 Difficulty Easy 180 Cal Heat Medium Jump to recipe

A cilantro ranch dip elevated with roasted Hatch green chile — this creamy, flavorful dip is perfect for chips, veggies, or drizzled over your favorite New Mexican dishes. It's so good, you'll want to eat it with a spoon!

One of my favorite restaurants serves a cilantro ranch that is absolutely delicious, featuring cilantro and jalapeños. I know most people don't think you should mess with perfection, but I mean — it's roasted Hatch green chile! I added it to the recipe, and it really elevated the taste and created a whole new flavor profile that I couldn't stop thinking about.

This cilantro dip has become one of my go-to recipes for everything. It's perfect as a dip for chips and veggies, but honestly? It's even better poured over a burrito or rellenos. The last time we made it, we were tempted to just eat it with a spoon. The roasted Hatch green chile brings this beautiful depth and warmth that makes the cilantro and ranch flavors come alive in a way you wouldn't expect. It's the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better, and once you make it, you'll find yourself reaching for it again and again.

The recipe

Hatch Green Chile Cilantro Ranch

4.5 from 24 reviews

Prep10 min
Cook0 min
Total15 min
Yield8 Servings
Calories180

Easymedium heat

Made with Chopped Hatch Chile (Jarred) — grown in the Hatch Valley.

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 cup roasted Hatch Green Chile
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
1 Heaping tablespoon Ranch Dressing Mix
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Lime juice
1/4 cup Milk or buttermilk

Instructions

Using a blender or bullet blender, puree Roasted Hatch Green Chile and cilantro
For thicker consistency, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Ranch Dressing Mix, garlic powder, salt, and lime juice in a mixing bowl, add the chile and cilantro mixture, and mix well, then add milk or buttermilk to desired consistency
For thinner consistency, put everything into the blender and blend
Refrigerate at least two hours before serving
Serve over salad, with chips, or veggies

Pantry

Shop the chile used in this recipe

Roasted Hatch Chile (Frozen)

$75.00

Fresh Hatch Green Chile

Sale price $29.99 ~~Regular price $34.99~~

Frequently asked questions

What is Hatch green chile cilantro ranch?

Hatch green chile cilantro ranch is a creamy dip and dressing that blends roasted Hatch green chile and fresh cilantro into a mayo, sour cream, and ranch base brightened with lime. It's smoky, herby, and tangy — great for dipping chips and veggies or drizzling over burritos, rellenos, and salads.

Is this a dip or a salad dressing?

It's both, and the only difference is consistency. Mix it in a bowl and add less milk for a thick, scoopable dip; blend everything together with more milk or buttermilk for a pourable dressing. Make it thick for chips and veggies, or thinner to drizzle over salads, burritos, and rellenos.

How long should cilantro ranch chill before serving?

Refrigerate it for at least two hours before serving. That resting time lets the roasted Hatch green chile, cilantro, garlic, and ranch seasoning meld so the flavor deepens and the dip thickens slightly. It keeps well covered in the fridge for several days and the flavor only improves overnight.

Where can I buy Hatch green chile for cilantro ranch?

The Hatch Chile Store ships roasted Hatch green chile from our family farms in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico. Roasted frozen chile blends into a smooth, vibrant green dressing, while freeze-dried chopped green chile is a shelf-stable option you can rehydrate in minutes when fresh isn't on hand.