Low Carb Southwest Dressing

Elevate your meals with this zesty and creamy Low Carb Southwest Dressing, a bold, keto-friendly twist on classic southwest flavors. Featuring a luscious base of sugar-free mayonnaise and sour cream, this dressing is infused with smoky chipotle chili powder, earthy cumin, and the warm kick of smoked paprika. Fresh cilantro adds a burst of herbal freshness, while a squeeze of lime juice brings the perfect tangy balance. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile dressing is perfect drizzled over salads, grilled vegetables, or used as a dip for low-carb appetizers. With its rich, smoky flavor and silky texture, this dressing will quickly become a go-to staple for your healthy eating repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise (sugar-free)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.

Step 2

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to create a silky consistency.

Step 3

Add the chipotle chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk to combine thoroughly.

Step 4

Fold in the chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 5

If the dressing is too thick, add water one teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. You can add more lime juice for tanginess or chili powder for extra heat.

Step 7

Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Step 8

Serve chilled over salads, grilled vegetables, or as a dip for keto-friendly appetizers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(421.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1966.8

Total Fat 210.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 136.1mg	0%
Sodium 2228.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 8.8g
Protein 5.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 195.0mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 178.6mg	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: 95.7%

Protein: 1.1%

Carbs: 3.2%