Southwest Dressing

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Elevate your meals with the bold and zesty flavors of homemade Southwest Dressing! This creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy dressing combines mayonnaise and sour cream as a smooth base, enriched with smoky chili powder, earthy cumin, and a hint of cayenne pepper for an irresistible kick. Freshly squeezed lime juice and chopped cilantro add vibrant, refreshing notes, while a touch of honey harmonizes the spices with a subtle sweetness. Perfectly customizable, this dressing can be thickened for dipping or thinned for drizzling, making it the ideal complement to salads, tacos, grilled meats, or crunchy vegetables. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's a versatile condiment designed to bring a burst of Southwest flair to every bite.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 10 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Water

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. Mix well until they blend into a smooth consistency.

2. Add lime juice to the bowl and stir. This will add a fresh tangy flavor to your dressing.

3. Incorporate the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into the mixture. Stir until all the spices are evenly distributed.

4. Add the honey to balance the spices with a touch of sweetness. Mix well.

5. Stir in the chopped cilantro. This will add a fresh, herby character to the dressing.

6. Slowly add water, a tablespoon at a time. Stir continuously until you reach your desired consistency. Some prefer a thicker dressing while others might like it a bit thinner.

7. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as necessary.

8. Once well-mixed and seasoned to your liking, transfer the southwest dressing into a clean jar or bottle for storage.

9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

10. Use as a salad dressing, a drizzle over tacos, or as a dip for veggies.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (37.5g)

Calories		131
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		12.8 g	16%
	Saturated Fat	2.7 g	13%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		9 mg	3%
Sodium		232 mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate		4.2 g	2%
	Dietary Fiber	0.3 g	1%
	Total Sugars	2.8 g
Protein		0.5 g	1%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		17 mg	1%
Iron		0.3 mg	2%
Potassium		28 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 922 cal (86.1%%)

Protein: 16 cal (1.5%%)

Carbs: 132 cal (12.4%%)