Creamy Salsa Dip and or Taco Salad Dressing
Elevate your appetizer game or taco night with this versatile Creamy Salsa Dip and Taco Salad Dressing recipe! Bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this quick and easy blend combines the creamy richness of sour cream and mayonnaise with zesty salsa, a hint of lime, and the herbal freshness of cilantro. Customize the spice level with your choice of salsa and optional hot sauce, making it perfect for any palate. Ready in just 5 minutes, this dip doubles as a tangy, flavor-packed salad dressing that will bring life to taco salads, burrito bowls, or grilled veggies. Serve it chilled alongside tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or drizzle it generously over your favorite dishes for a delicious, crowd-pleasing addition to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot based on preference)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for extra heat)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth.
Add the salsa, taco seasoning, and lime juice to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Stir in the chopped cilantro. If you prefer the dip to have a bit more heat, add the optional hot sauce and mix.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt and black pepper as needed.
Transfer the creamy salsa dip to a serving bowl. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or drizzle over a taco salad as a dressing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.6 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 233 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 3284 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 335 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 390 mg | 8% | |
*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.
