Creamy Mexican Salad Dressing (5 Minute Recipe!)

A glass jar full of Mexican dressing surrounded by salad ingredients.

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Creamy Mexican Salad Dressing (5 Minute Recipe!)

This quick & easy Creamy Mexican Salad Dressing Recipe is packed with bold flavor and comes together in about 5 minutes! It’s a simple homemade ranch-inspired dressing kicked up with jalapeños, tomatillos, dried herbs, and a splash of zesty lime. Creamy, tangy, and with just the right amount of heat - perfect for drizzling over salads, tacos, grilled veggies, or whatever you’re craving!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Condiment, Dipping Sauce, Dressing

Cuisine: American

Servings: cups

Calories: 86kcal

Author: Danielle

Equipment

Food processor or blender

Ingredients

1 cup mayo or ½ mayo and ½ greek yogurt
½ - 1 cup milk or buttermilk
Juice of one lime about 3 tbsp
½ small jalapeno seeds removed if desired
2 tomatillos
½ bunch cilantro stems removed
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried chives
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Pinch black pepper

Instructions

Place ingredients for dressing in blender or bowl of food processor and blend for 30 secs to 1 minute until evenly combined. Pour into a jar and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
1 cup mayo, ½ - 1 cup milk or buttermilk, Juice of one lime, ½ small jalapeno, 2 tomatillos, ½ bunch cilantro, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried chives, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, Pinch black pepper

Notes

Tips & Tricks

To mellow the heat level, just remove the seeds and ribs from in the jalapeno.

For more heat, use a whole pepper. For even more spice use serranos instead, or add in some red chili flakes.

Pop in the refrigerator for at least an hour to allow it to thicken up.

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