Description
Creamy Mexican dressing brings zesty pepper heat and silky texture to salads and appetizers. Mexican chefs craft this tangy blend of jalapeños, sour cream, and lime for an irresistible kick you’ll want drizzled on everything.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) creamy salad dressing (e.g., Miracle Whip)
- ¾ cup (177 ml) milk
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ tablespoon (7.4 ml) crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ teaspoons (7.4 ml) ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons (7.4 ml) garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons (7.4 ml) dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
Instructions
- Gather a medium mixing bowl and add of creamy salad dressing, ensuring a smooth base for the Mexican-inspired condiment.
- Slowly incorporate of milk into the creamy base, whisking gently to create a uniform, silky texture without lumps.
- Measure and sprinkle the spice blend into the mixture: of crushed red pepper flakes for heat, 1 of ground cumin for earthiness, 1 of garlic powder for depth, 1 of dried oregano for herbal notes, and of salt to balance the flavors.
- Thoroughly blend the spices into the creamy mixture using a whisk or spoon, ensuring even distribution of the seasonings throughout the dressing.
- Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the spices to infuse and intensify the overall flavor profile.
- After chilling, give the dressing a final stir and use as a zesty dip, a vibrant drizzle over salads, or a flavorful marinade for meats and vegetables.
Notes
- Spice It Up: This creamy dressing packs a serious punch with crushed red pepper flakes and bold Mexican-inspired seasonings.
- Flavor Fusion: Letting the dressing chill for 2 hours allows the spices to blend and intensify, creating a more complex taste profile.
- Versatile Condiment: Use as a zesty dip for vegetables, drizzle over salads, or use as a marinade for meats and vegetables.
- Quick and Easy: Prepares in just minutes with simple pantry ingredients and minimal mixing effort.
- Customizable Heat: Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Storage Tip: Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in a sealed container, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg