Con Canela Mexican Salad Dressing

Elevate your salads with the bold, zesty flavors of Con Canela Mexican Salad Dressing, a creamy and versatile addition to your favorite dishes. Made with a base of tangy Greek yogurt and enriched with olive oil, fresh lime juice, and a touch of honey, this dressing achieves the perfect balance of richness and brightness. The warm spices—cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder—infuse each bite with a deliciously smoky and slightly sweet depth that’s unmistakably Mexican-inspired. Ready in just 10 minutes, this homemade dressing is perfect for drizzling over leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or even used as a flavorful dip. Healthy, quick, and packed with bold spices, it’s a fresh twist that will transform any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Water (optional, to adjust consistency)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and olive oil. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 2

Add the fresh lime juice and honey, whisking again to incorporate all the wet ingredients.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Whisk the mixture well to evenly distribute the spices and create a uniform dressing.

Step 5

If the dressing is too thick for your liking, add water one teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add a pinch more salt or an extra splash of lime juice for added zest.

Step 7

Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve drizzled over your favorite leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or as a dip for crudités. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(350.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	620.5

Total Fat 43.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 685.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.1g
Protein 16.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 207.8mg	0%
Iron 1.7mg	0%
Potassium 314.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.3%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 20.2%