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!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir together until smooth and well blended.
Add the picante salsa to the mayonnaise and sour cream mixture. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all the ingredients.
Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and mix well.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the dressing.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed—add more lime juice for tang, or an extra pinch of salt for zestiness.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Give the dressing a final stir before serving. Use it as a salad dressing, taco topping, or dipping sauce for a variety of dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.1 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1392 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 54 mg | 1% | |
*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.
