Southwestern Salad Dressing
Elevate your dishes with this bold and zesty Southwestern Salad Dressing, a creamy blend of pantry staples and fresh ingredients that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Featuring a rich base of mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk, this dressing is infused with tangy lime juice, a hint of honey, and an irresistible mix of smoky cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Chopped fresh cilantro and a touch of pickled jalapeños add a burst of freshness and spice, making it the perfect complement for salads, tacos, or even as a dipping sauce. This versatile, flavor-packed dressing is the ultimate way to add a southwestern flair to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 3 tablespoons Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Pickled jalapeños, finely chopped
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add the lime juice and honey to the mixture, whisking to incorporate thoroughly.
Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the spices.
Fold in the chopped fresh cilantro and finely chopped pickled jalapeños, stirring gently to combine.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice or salt depending on your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a mason jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled over salads, use as a topping for tacos, or as a dipping sauce for vegetables and chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1079 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.1 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 1715 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 5% | |
*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.
