Southwest Dressing

Elevate your meals with this zesty and creamy Southwest Dressing, a versatile homemade condiment that’s bursting with bold southwestern flavors. Made in just 10 minutes, this recipe combines tangy mayonnaise, sour cream, and a splash of lime juice with smoky spices like chili powder, cumin, and a hint of cayenne for the perfect kick. A touch of honey adds a delicate sweetness, while fresh cilantro infuses a vibrant, herby note. Easily adjustable in consistency, this dressing is perfect as a salad topper, a drizzle for tacos or burrito bowls, or even as a dip for veggies. Refrigerate to let the flavors meld for the ultimate creamy, spicy, and tangy delight for your Tex-Mex favorites!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. Mix well until they blend into a smooth consistency.

Step 2

Add lime juice to the bowl and stir. This will add a fresh tangy flavor to your dressing.

Step 3

Incorporate the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into the mixture. Stir until all the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Add the honey to balance the spices with a touch of sweetness. Mix well.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped cilantro. This will add a fresh, herby character to the dressing.

Step 6

Slowly add water, a tablespoon at a time. Stir continuously until you reach your desired consistency. Some prefer a thicker dressing while others might like it a bit thinner.

Step 7

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as necessary.

Step 8

Once well-mixed and seasoned to your liking, transfer the southwest dressing into a clean jar or bottle for storage.

Step 9

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Step 10

Use as a salad dressing, a drizzle over tacos, or as a dip for veggies.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(303.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1089.8

Total Fat 98.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 146.4mg	0%
Sodium 1547.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g	0%
Total Sugars 22.2g
Protein 3.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 122.7mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 176.5mg	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: 78.9%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 19.9%