Southwest Salad Dressing Recipe
This Southwest Salad Dressing is a creamy, zesty, and flavorful dressing combining bold spices like chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin with fresh lime juice and cilantro. Made with full-fat sour cream and mayonnaise, it’s perfect for enhancing salads, tacos, or grilled vegetables with a smoky, tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 ½ cups 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Southwest Dressing Ingredients
- ¾ cup full-fat sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup water
- 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder (or 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (approximately 2 large cloves)
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add ¾ cup full-fat sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup water, 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon cumin, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves to a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture until completely smooth. Pause the blender occasionally to scrape down the sides with a silicone spatula to ensure all ingredients are well-incorporated, then continue blending until smooth.
- Store and Serve: Once the dressing is smooth, transfer it to an airtight container. Serve immediately as a dressing for salads or as a sauce, or refrigerate until ready to use. The flavors will intensify after chilling.
Notes
- You can substitute chipotle chili powder with ancho chili powder if you prefer a milder smoky flavor.
- If fresh cilantro leaves are unavailable, chopped fresh cilantro can be used instead.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste after blending.
- This dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Keywords: Southwest salad dressing, creamy salad dressing, chipotle dressing, smoky salad dressing, cilantro lime dressing
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