Santa Fe Dressing

Elevate your salads, tacos, and dipping platters with this bold and zesty Santa Fe Dressing, a creamy fusion of southwestern flavors that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Featuring a velvety base of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, this vibrant dressing combines the tang of fresh lime juice, a touch of sweetness from honey, and the smoky warmth of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Diced jalapeño and fresh cilantro add a pop of freshness and mild heat, while optional thinning with milk or water ensures the perfect consistency for any dish. After a quick chill, this versatile dressing shines as a salad drizzler, taco topper, or a dip for your favorite veggies and chips. Bursting with bold spices and fresh citrus notes, this Santa Fe Dressing will transform any meal into a fiesta of flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 teaspoons Honey
• 1.5 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 small Jalapeño (finely diced, seeds and membranes removed for less heat)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Milk or water (optional, for thinning)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 2

Add the lime juice and honey, whisking again to incorporate the liquids evenly into the base.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Gently fold in the diced jalapeño and chopped cilantro, ensuring they are evenly mixed throughout the dressing.

Step 5

If the dressing is too thick for your liking, add the milk or water one teaspoon at a time, stirring after each addition, until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 6

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., add more salt, lime juice, or honey to suit your preference).

Step 7

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

Step 8

Serve chilled over salads, as a topping for tacos, or as a dip for veggies and chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(445.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1898.5

Total Fat 174.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 240.0mg	0%
Sodium 1849.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 9.6g	0%

Vitamin D 7.4IU	0%
Calcium 142.3mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 312.7mg	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: 82.7%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 15.2%