Creamy Southwest Salad Dressing Recipe
We love making our own salad dressings at home! If you haven’t tried it yet, we highly recommend it! Typically, you already have all the ingredients in your pantry or fridge, you can adjust the taste to your liking, and it only takes about 5 minutes to whip it up.
This deliciously creamy southwest dressing can be made as-is or you can use a dairy free sour cream to make this dairy free. We also have a great Southwest Vinaigrette, if you prefer an oil-based dressing to a creamy one.
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Key Ingredients + Substitutions
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- sour cream – option to use a regular sour cream or use a dairy free option! We love this homemade dairy free sour cream or grab one from your local grocery store.
- mayo – option to make a basic homemade mayo or use what you have on hand (we love this Primal Kitchen Mayo)!
- lime juice – feel free to use as much or as little as you like – it’s a great compliment to all of the southwest flavors.
- honey – just a little for a touch of sweetness.
- chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, pepper, & oregano leaves – a perfect combo of spices that bring a ton of great flavor!
How To Make Southwest Dressing
Step 1: Place all of them in a mason jar.
Step 2: Give it a quick shake or mix to fully combine the dressing.
Step 3: Serve it any way you want (we love it on this Southwest Salad)!
How To Serve Southwest Dressing
This creamy salad dressing is the perfect dressing for our Ultimate Southwest Salad! It would also be a great topping for making a sandwich or wrap with the best grilled chicken breasts, in a black bean and avocado wrap, or place some in a dish and use it as a dip for easy smoked chicken wings! No matter how you serve it, the whole family is going to love all the great flavors.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup sour cream, regular or dairy-free sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon honey, more, if desired
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine: In a wide-mouth mason jar, add ¾ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon honey, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves, and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper. Secure the lid and shake to combine OR whisk them together in a small bowl.
- Taste: option to add any extra salt, lime juice, etc. – as desired.
- Serve: Use on your favorite salad – we love it on this Southwest Salad with Chicken!
Notes
- Dairy-Free: to make this dairy-free simply use a dairy-free sour cream!
- Storage: This salad dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. We love making it and storing it in a mason jar to save on some dishes!
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