Description
This creamy and zesty Taco Salad Dressing combines sour cream, mayonnaise, salsa, and a blend of southwest spices for a flavorful addition to your salads. Perfectly balanced with lime juice and a touch of milk to achieve the ideal consistency, this dressing brings a delicious Mexican-inspired twist to any taco salad or bowl.
Ingredients
Base
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Spices
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Adjustment
- 3 tablespoons milk (2–3 tbsp to thin, as needed)
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, salsa, and lime juice until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Add spices: Sprinkle in chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure all the spices are fully integrated into the dressing.
- Adjust consistency: Gradually stir in milk one tablespoon at a time until the dressing reaches your desired consistency—creamy but pourable.
- Season to taste: Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice to your preference.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the dressing until ready to use, allowing the flavors to meld together for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
- This dressing pairs beautifully with taco salads, grilled chicken, or as a dip for vegetables and chips.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Use low-fat sour cream and mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- If the dressing is too thick after chilling, simply stir in a little more milk to reach your preferred texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
