Spicy Tex Mex Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads and Tex-Mex creations with this zesty and creamy Spicy Tex-Mex Salad Dressing! Loaded with bold flavors, this quick and easy homemade dressing combines the tang of freshly squeezed lime juice with the earthy warmth of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. A touch of honey balances the spice from the hot sauce, while Greek yogurt adds a luscious creaminess that makes every bite irresistible. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing is perfect drizzled over crisp greens, grilled veggies, or even as a dip for tortilla chips. With its rich, smoky, and spicy profile, this recipe is a must-have for anyone craving bold Tex-Mex flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, honey, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Whisk the ingredients together until fully combined and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, such as adding more lime juice for tanginess or more hot sauce for extra heat.
Once the dressing is well mixed, transfer it to a jar or airtight container for storage.
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve drizzled over your favorite Tex-Mex salad, grilled veggies, or use as a dip for chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1430 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 344 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.
