Southwest Salad Dressing

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Smoky, spicy, and a little citrusy, this tangy Southwest salad dressing is deliciously creamy and so easy to make.

Prep: 5

Cook: 0

Total: 5

Recipe makes approximately 6 servings

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
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, see Notes)

Get Recipe 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 blender.
Blend ingredients until mixture is completely smooth. Pause blender and scrape down sides with silicone spatula as needed, then continue blending.
Once smooth, transfer dressing to airtight container. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cilantro: If you're using a blender, don't chop the cilantro leaves. If you're mixing the dressing by hand, finely chop the cilantro before adding it to the bowl.
Leftovers: Refrigerate dressing in an airtight container up to 1 week. Whisk to reincorporate ingredients if needed.