Description
A creamy and zesty dressing that’s perfect for salads, tacos, and as a dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients on the countertop.
- Combine the sour cream and mayonnaise in a medium mixing bowl; whisk until smooth.
- Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and sprinkle in the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Give the dressing a taste test and adjust spices as necessary.
- Fold in the chopped cilantro gently.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and pulse a few times for an ultra-smooth texture.
- Spoon the dressing into a jar and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour it over salads or serve as a dip with veggies.
Notes
Store any leftovers in the fridge; it keeps well for about a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: southwest dressing, homemade dressing, salad dressing, zesty dressing, vegetarian condiment