Santa Fe Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads and more with this zesty, creamy Santa Fe Salad Dressing! Bursting with Southwestern flavors, this quick and easy recipe combines mayonnaise and sour cream for a silky base, brightened by freshly squeezed lime juice and vibrant spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. A touch of honey balances the tang, while fresh cilantro adds a pop of herbal freshness. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for drizzling over greens, dipping veggies, or topping tacos and grilled chicken. Customizable to your preferred thickness with a splash of milk, this versatile dressing is a must-have for any flavor-packed meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Milk (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth and well blended.
Add the fresh lime juice, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until all the spices are evenly incorporated.
Stir in the chopped cilantro, mixing well to distribute it throughout the dressing.
If the dressing is too thick, gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice for tanginess or honey for sweetness.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled over your favorite salad, or use as a dip for veggies or a topping for tacos and grilled chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.2 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 448 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 42 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.
