Southwest Salad Dressing Mix (Printable Format)

Creamy southwest salad dressing with zesty lime, chipotle, and fresh cilantro.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Dressing Base

01 - 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1/4 cup water
04 - 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice

→ Seasonings and Aromatics

05 - 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder or 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 2 large cloves)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
10 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

→ Herbs

11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves or 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Place sour cream, mayonnaise, water, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cilantro in a blender or a medium mixing bowl.
02 - Blend or whisk thoroughly until the mixture is completely smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides if necessary.
03 - Transfer the dressing to an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to use, or serve immediately.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Use freshly squeezed lime juice for optimal flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste after blending.