El Torito Cilantro and Pepita Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads and dishes with the bold and zesty flavors of this El Torito Cilantro and Pepita Salad Dressing! Bursting with vibrant cilantro, the nutty richness of roasted pepitas, and a tangy kick from lime juice and red wine vinegar, this creamy dressing is a game-changer for any meal. The smooth, emulsified blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and vegetable oil creates a luscious texture, while garlic and black pepper add a subtle depth of flavor. Perfect as a salad topper, dip, or drizzle for grilled veggies, this easy-to-make dressing comes together in just 10 minutes and can be customized to your ideal consistency. Refrigerate and let the flavors meld for maximum deliciousness, then enjoy a restaurant-quality dressing right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup Roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 large Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1-2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Rinse and gently pat dry the cilantro leaves to ensure they are clean and fresh.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, roasted pepitas, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, red wine vinegar, and garlic cloves.
Blend the mixture until smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
Add the salt and black pepper, then blend again briefly to combine.
With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil to emulsify and create a creamy texture.
If the dressing is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice according to your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled over your favorite salad, grilled vegetables, or as a dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.4 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 368 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 79 mg | 2% | |
*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.
