Creamy Picante Dressing

Transform your everyday meals with this zesty and velvety Creamy Picante Dressing, a quick and simple recipe that takes just five minutes to whip up! This flavor-packed dressing combines the rich creaminess of mayonnaise and sour cream with the bold kick of picante salsa, fresh lime juice, and a medley of spices like cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Perfect as a salad dressing, taco topping, or dipping sauce, it adds a tangy Southwestern flair to any dish. With no cooking required, this easy-to-make dressing is ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Elevate your meals with this versatile, customizable condiment that's sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

0.5 cup Mayonnaise
0.25 cup Sour cream
0.3 cup Picante salsa
1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon Cumin
0.25 teaspoon Chili powder
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir together until smooth and well blended.

Step 2

Add the picante salsa to the mayonnaise and sour cream mixture. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all the ingredients.

Step 3

Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and mix well.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the dressing.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed—add more lime juice for tang, or an extra pinch of salt for zestiness.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Give the dressing a final stir before serving. Use it as a salad dressing, taco topping, or dipping sauce for a variety of dishes.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(269.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1015.4

Total Fat 98.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 146.4mg	0%
Sodium 1392.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 7.0g
Protein 3.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 94.6mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 54.1mg	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: 85.0%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 13.7%