Salad dressings are always better homemade! No preservatives and fresher flavor. Try these other recipes next: homemade Caesar dressing, green goddess dressing, and poppyseed dressing!
Southwest Salad Dressing
Skip the store-bought stuff! This homemade Southwest dressing packs just as much flavor, minus all the additives and preservatives! It’s creamy and cool thanks to the sour cream and mayo, but what really makes it good is the addition of lime juice and Southwest seasoning. (A tasty mix of spices like chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic, and herbs!) This Southwest dressing has the perfect amount of flavor and a wonderful creamy texture. Try it in this Santa Fe salad, a combination of all the best Tex-Mex ingredients!
Ingredient List
Only a few simple ingredients make up this Southwest dressing. Here’s what you’ll need from your fridge and pantry:
Sour Cream and Mayonnaise: The creamy base, together they make the dressing rich and tangy. Milk: Adjusts the consistency of the dressing. It also adds a little extra creaminess. Minced Cilantro: For bright, herby flavor. If you’re not a fan, you can also leave it out. Parsley is another herb that works as a substitute. Lime Juice: Fresh is best, so the dressing has a pop of bright, zesty flavor. Southwest Seasoning: You can use storebought southwest seasoning or make your own blend to tweak the flavor! Salt and Pepper: Add to taste.
How to Make Southwest Dressing
It’s so easy, and only takes a few minutes! You’ll never want store-bought again.
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