Southwestern Salad Dressing
Elevate your dishes with this bold and zesty Southwestern Salad Dressing, a creamy blend of pantry staples and fresh ingredients that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Featuring a rich base of mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk, this dressing is infused with tangy lime juice, a hint of honey, and an irresistible mix of smoky cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Chopped fresh cilantro and a touch of pickled jalapeños add a burst of freshness and spice, making it the perfect complement for salads, tacos, or even as a dipping sauce. This versatile, flavor-packed dressing is the ultimate way to add a southwestern flair to your table!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 3 tablespoons Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Pickled jalapeños, finely chopped
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Step 2
Add the lime juice and honey to the mixture, whisking to incorporate thoroughly.
Step 3
Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the spices.
Step 4
Fold in the chopped fresh cilantro and finely chopped pickled jalapeños, stirring gently to combine.
Step 5
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice or salt depending on your preference.
Step 6
Transfer the dressing to a mason jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Serve chilled over salads, use as a topping for tacos, or as a dipping sauce for vegetables and chips.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (316.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1078.9 |
| Total Fat 100.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 151.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1714.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 47.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.4g | |
| Protein 4.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 23.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 173.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 249.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories