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    Southwest Salad Dressing

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    Homemade Southwest Salad Dressing is creamy and flavorful with a little spicy kick. This quick and easy yogurt-based dressing is ready in just minutes whether you make it in the blender or stir by hand.

    Plus, making salad dressing from scratch is so much better, tastier, and healthier than store-bought. You might never go back to bottles dressing after realizing just how easy it is to make at home.

    Homemade Southwest Salad Dressing is creamy and flavorful with a little spicy kick. This quick and easy yogurt-based dressing is ready in just minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Why You'll Love this Southwest Salad Dressing

    • It’s quick and easy to make dressing at home. It can be really tempting to reach for a bottle of store-bought dressing because it’s so convenient, but you may reconsider if you knew it takes just 5 minutes to make Southwest salad dressing at home. All you do is combine and mix the ingredients together.
    • It’s flavorful and delicious. This homemade southwest dressing is a creamy yogurt-based dressing loaded with classic seasoning with a TexMex twist that packs on the the flavor with the right amount of kick. It's perfect drizzled over Southwest Salad or any salad you like.
    • It’s better than store-bought. It’s not surprising that making southwest salas dressing from scratch is cheaper and healthier than using bottled store-bought dressing. It has no preservatives, fillers, or artificial flavors like a lot of the dressings you can find at the store. Just real ingredients here.
    Homemade Southwest Salad Dressing is creamy and flavorful with a little spicy kick. This quick and easy yogurt-based dressing is ready in just minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Ingredient Notes

    To make this easy Southwest Salad Dressing, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

    • Greek yogurt - you could substitute with plain yogurt but note that the dressing will have a much thinner consistency. If using plain yogurt, I recommend mixing the dressing by hand to keep it thicker.
    • lime juice - lime juice adds a traditional tang but you can substitute with lemon juice if you need to.
    • honey - adds a hint of sweetness. You can add more or less to your preference.
    • cilantro - you can substitute with ½ teaspoon dried cilantro or Italian seasoning.
    • seasoning - a flavorful seasoning blend made with a combination of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

    You will also need measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, and a mason jar or airtight container for storage.

    How to Make the Best Southwest Salad Dressing

    In a blender, combine ¾ cup Greek yogurt with the remaining ingredients. Pulse mix until combined and cilantro is well blended.

    Transfer the dressing to a medium mixing bowl and add the remaining ¼ cup Greek yogurt. Stir it in with a spoon until combined.

    • Homemade Southwest Salad Dressing is creamy and flavorful with a little spicy kick. This quick and easy yogurt-based dressing is ready in just minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Homemade Southwest Salad Dressing is creamy and flavorful with a little spicy kick. This quick and easy yogurt-based dressing is ready in just minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    You could also just stir all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl. If doing this, make sure to finely chop up the cilantro.

    • Homemade Southwest Salad Dressing is creamy and flavorful with a little spicy kick. This quick and easy yogurt-based dressing is ready in just minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Homemade Southwest Salad Dressing is creamy and flavorful with a little spicy kick. This quick and easy yogurt-based dressing is ready in just minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Homemade Southwest Salad Dressing is creamy and flavorful with a little spicy kick. This quick and easy yogurt-based dressing is ready in just minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Serve

    Drizzle homemade Southwest salad dressing with any salad that needs a little kick. Try it with:

    • Southwest Salad
    • Garden Salad
    • Buckwheat Salad
    • Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad
    • Chickpea Greek Salad
    • Coleslaw
    • Mexican Chicken Caesar Salad

    But you don’t have to just use it on salad. There are other ways to use this homemade dressing in other recipes. Try it as:

    • A spread in sandwiches, wraps, and burgers. Try it with Classic Hamburgers or Black Bean Burgers.
    • A dipping sauce in a Veggie Tray.
    • A sauce to drizzle over meat or veggies such as Oven Baked Chicken Breast, Roasted Vegetables, or Grilled Corn on the Cob.
    Homemade Southwest Salad Dressing is creamy and flavorful with a little spicy kick. This quick and easy yogurt-based dressing is ready in just minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Recipe Tips and Tricks

    • How to store: Since homemade dressings lack preservatives, they are better for you but don't last as long as store-bought. Store southwest dressing an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up one week.
    • How to change the consistency: Blender dressings tend to be more thin than hand mixed dressings, which is why we reserve some of the yogurt to stir in later to add in thickness. You can also just stir the ingredients together instead of using a blender. Just be sure to finely chop the cilantro. If you prefer a thinner dressing, just add a little water to the dressing.
    Homemade Southwest Salad Dressing is creamy and flavorful with a little spicy kick. This quick and easy yogurt-based dressing is ready in just minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    More Salad Dressing Recipes

    • Caesar Salad Dressing
    • Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
    • Greek Salad Dressing
    • Creamy Sesame Dressing
    • Poppy Seed Dressing
    • Homemade Italian Dressing

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    Homemade Southwest Salad Dressing is creamy and flavorful with a little spicy kick. This quick and easy yogurt-based dressing is ready in just minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

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    • Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 cup dressing
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Homemade Southwest Salad Dressing is creamy and flavorful with a little spicy kick. This quick and easy yogurt-based dressing is ready in just minutes.


    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Greek yogurt, divided
    • 1 medium lime, juiced
    • ½ tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    1. In a blender, combine ¾ cup Greek yogurt with the remaining ingredients. Pulse mix until combined and cilantro is well blended.
    2. Transfer the dressing to a medium mixing bowl and add the remaining ¼ cup Greek yogurt. Stir it in with a spoon until combined.

    Notes

    How to store: Since homemade dressings lack preservatives, they are better for you but don't last as long as store-bought. Store southwest dressing an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up one week.

    How to change the consistency: Blender dressings tend to be more thin than hand mixed dressings, which is why we reserve some of the yogurt to stir in later to add in thickness. You can also just stir the ingredients together instead of using a blender. Just be sure to finely chop the cilantro. If you prefer a thinner dressing, just add a little water to the dressing.

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Salad
    • Method: Blender
    • Cuisine: American

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