Southwest Salad Dressing Recipe
A creamy and zesty Southwest Salad Dressing bursting with smoky chipotle, fresh lime, and aromatic spices. Perfect for drizzling over your favorite salads or as a dip, this easy-to-make dressing combines sour cream, mayonnaise, and fresh cilantro for a bold southwestern flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
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Southwest Salad Dressing Ingredients
- ¾ cup full-fat sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup water
- 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder (or 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (approximately 2 large cloves)
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, water, fresh lime juice, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and fresh cilantro leaves to a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth. Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides with a silicone spatula to ensure even blending.
- Store and Serve: Transfer the dressing to an airtight container. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use. This dressing is perfect for salads, as a dip, or as a flavorful sauce.
Notes
- Use chipotle chili powder for a smoky and spicy flavor, or substitute with ancho chili powder for a milder taste.
- Fresh cilantro leaves can be chopped if preferred; the flavor will be slightly different but still delicious.
- Adjust salt and black pepper to taste after blending.
- Refrigerate leftover dressing and consume within 4-5 days for best freshness.
Keywords: Southwest salad dressing, creamy salad dressing, chipotle dressing, smoky dressing, cilantro dressing, southwestern flavors
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