Esperanza Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this creamy and herbaceous Esperanza Dressing—a zesty, flavor-packed blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and extra virgin olive oil, infused with a harmonious balance of red wine vinegar and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and fragrant dried oregano, this dressing bursts with freshness from finely chopped parsley and dill, while a sprinkle of paprika adds a subtle smokiness and vibrant hue. Perfectly versatile, it can be adjusted for thickness with just a splash of water, making it ideal for drizzling over crisp greens, roasted vegetables, or even doubling as a gourmet dipping sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, Esperanza Dressing is an effortless way to turn everyday meals into something extraordinary!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika (optional, for color and a hint of smokiness)
- 2 tablespoons Water (to thin, if needed)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and olive oil. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add the red wine vinegar and lemon juice; whisk again until fully incorporated.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using). Stir well to combine the seasonings into the dressing base.
Fold in the finely chopped fresh parsley and dill. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the dressing.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
If the dressing is too thick for your liking, stir in water one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Transfer the Esperanza Dressing to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Before serving, give the dressing a quick stir or shake. Use it to top salads, roasted vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 251.9 g | 323% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.0 g | 195% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 1815 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 181 mg | 4% | |
*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.
