Homemade Southwest Dressing

This homemade Southwest Dressing is so flavorful and will elevate your salad to the next level. Chipotles in adobo and fresh lime juice blended with spices and honey in a creamy luscious dressing. This recipe yields about 1 cup.

Course Homemade Ingredients & Condiments

Cuisine American, Tex Mex

Keyword chipotle peppers in adobo, homemade, McDonald's Southwest Dressing, Newmans Own, southwest dressing

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 158

Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Vitamix 7500 Blender, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Low-Profile Container, White

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey up to 2 tablespoons
1 medium lime juiced
1 medium chipotle (in adobo)
2 teaspoons adobo sauce from canned chipotles
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt more or less to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more or less to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper more or less to taste

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Instructions

To a high-powered blender add mayonnaise, sour cream, olive oil, honey, lime juice, chipotle pepper plus the adobo sauce, apple cider vinegar, paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, dried cilantro, garlic and onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Secure the lid and blend until all ingredients are incorporated and the dressing is creamy and smooth.
Should keep for a week or so in the fridge.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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