Southwest Salad Dressing
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Southwest Salad Dressing
Description
Southwest Salad Dressing combines Greek or plain yogurt as a creamy base with southwestern spices like chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder to give it a balanced savory and slightly smoky character. Fresh lime juice adds brightness, while honey counters the spices with a touch of sweetness. The stirring together of ingredients and addition of water allows you to adjust the consistency from thick to pourable.
The dressing suits salads that benefit from a creamy and mildly spiced topping and can complement fresh greens or grilled vegetables. The finely chopped cilantro gives a subtle herbal lift without overwhelming.
This dressing can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. For a variation, you can substitute mayonnaise for yogurt to change the texture and richness, or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to intensify the heat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cilantro finely chopped
- 2 tsp water as needed
Instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients (except for the water) together in a medium size mixing bowl.
- Then add in the water 1 tsp at a time until the dressing is the consistency that you prefer. You may not need all the water.
- Use right away or store in an air tight container or a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
Notes
- You can substitute mayonnaise for Greek yogurt if you prefer a richer dressing.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper for extra spiciness if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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