Copycat Cheesecake Factory Santa Fe Salad Dressing

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    300 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Santa Fe Salad Dressing

Fresh, zesty, and bursting with cilantro-lime flavor, this copycat Cheesecake Factory Santa Fe dressing elevates any salad or marinade.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 tablespoons garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 2 bunches  Cilantro rinsed well, most of the stalk ends trimmed off, and finely chopped (about 1 cup loosely packed)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • teaspoons wine vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
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Instructions

With a food processor

  1. Drop the garlic cloves and ginger through the feed tube while the motor is on. Mince well.
  2. Add the cilantro and process until finely chopped.
  3. Add the lime juice, vinegar, salt, spices, honey, and Parmesan cheese. Process until well mixed.
  4. With the motor running, slowly pour the oils through the feed tube, and process for one more minute.

Without a food processor

  1. Mince the garlic, ginger, and cilantro, and place them in a mixing bowl with the lime juice, vinegar, salt, spices, honey, and cheese.
  2. Whisk in the oil until it is emulsified into the dressing.

Notes

  • Turn your homemade dressing into a full restaurant experience with these simple steps:
  • Prepare the protein: Grill a chicken breast seasoned with salt, pepper, and a touch of cumin. Slice into strips.
  • Assemble the base: Create a bed of mixed greens using baby leaf lettuce and romaine.
  • Add Southwestern toppings: Sprinkle with corn kernels, black beans, diced tomatoes, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Add crunch: Top with crispy corn tortilla strips.
  • Finish with dressing: Drizzle the Santa Fe dressing over the salad or serve it on the side.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 427mg (18%) Potassium 61mg (2%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 255IU (5%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 427mg 18%
Potassium 61mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 255IU 5%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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