Santa Fe Dressing
Elevate your salads, tacos, and dipping platters with this bold and zesty Santa Fe Dressing, a creamy fusion of southwestern flavors that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Featuring a velvety base of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, this vibrant dressing combines the tang of fresh lime juice, a touch of sweetness from honey, and the smoky warmth of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Diced jalapeño and fresh cilantro add a pop of freshness and mild heat, while optional thinning with milk or water ensures the perfect consistency for any dish. After a quick chill, this versatile dressing shines as a salad drizzler, taco topper, or a dip for your favorite veggies and chips. Bursting with bold spices and fresh citrus notes, this Santa Fe Dressing will transform any meal into a fiesta of flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 1.5 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small Jalapeño (finely diced, seeds and membranes removed for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Milk or water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the lime juice and honey, whisking again to incorporate the liquids evenly into the base.
Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Gently fold in the diced jalapeño and chopped cilantro, ensuring they are evenly mixed throughout the dressing.
If the dressing is too thick for your liking, add the milk or water one teaspoon at a time, stirring after each addition, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., add more salt, lime juice, or honey to suit your preference).
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled over salads, as a topping for tacos, or as a dip for veggies and chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.1 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 1850 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 313 mg | 7% | |
*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.
