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    Home » Recipes » Sauces & Dressings

    Spicy Southwestern Dressing

    Published: Apr 30, 2018 · Modified: Jun 21, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Spicy Southwestern Dressing - A creamy, delicious dressing for any Southwestern-inspired recipe - Goes very well atop burritos and salads!

    Spicy Southwestern dressing

    In light of Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, I thought this the perfect, holiday-appropriate recipe!

    Tex-Mex, Southwestern, Mexican...they each have their particular nuances in terms of cuisine. Southwestern fare takes elements from true Mexican food and adds a dash of American flair.

    Having grown up in Arizona, where I've eaten Mexican food all my life, I feel particularly qualified to dip my cooking toe into this arena!

    Mexican flavor vegan dressing

    The fam and I have recently taken to making both burritos and burrito bowls (when we prefer rice). While both are great on their own, I've often felt they need a good, spicy sauce to bring everything together. This dressing is the child of my desire!

    It's thick, it's slightly tangy, it has a great blend of Southwestern spices, including chili powder and cumin, and it's easy to make!

    It's become the perfect accompaniment to our burritos and bowls, setting off the ingredients of each nicely.

    What's in your burrito bowl??

    Well, I'm glad you asked.

    I like to add portions of the following to a large bowl: Garlicky rice, creamy pinto beans, sautéed peppers and onions, and a handful of crisp butter lettuce. I keep each item separate, as this is how the kids prefer it. To all of this, I then drizzle this glorious dressing over!

    What's in your burritos??

    Burrito with Southwestern dressing with chili powder

    Yet another astute inquiry, friends.

    For the burritos, I take my homemade Spelt Tortillas, spread them with guacamole, add a spoonful of Charro Beans and some salsa fresca, roll it up, and drizzle the top with this glorious dressing! You can also add cheese, if you like.

    Don't limit yourself to the above, however.

    This dressing could also be great over anything with a chili-infused angle. Salads, meats, Oven-Baked Quesadillas, tacos...the list goes on.

    Scroll below the dressing recipe to see some other ideas and tricks for making your own burritos or bowls this May 5th!

    Burrito with Southwestern dressing with chili powder
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    Spicy Southwestern Multi-Purpose Dressing

    This creamy, easy-to-make dressing makes any Mexican-inspired meal so much more flavorful and delicious!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
    Servings: 3 servings
    Calories: 83kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 Tbsp plain yogurt (I use a low-fat variety; dairy-free would work)
    • 2 Tbsp mayo (I use Vegenaise)
    • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tsp lime juice
    • 1 clove garlic minced fine
    • 1 ½ tsp chili powder
    • ¾ tsp cumin
    • ⅛ tsp oregano
    • ⅛ tsp paprika
    • good dash sea salt
    • dash cayenne as desired

    Instructions

    • Mix everything together until well combined.
    • Can use right away, but, like most sauces and dressings, it tastes better if you refrigerate it for a bit.

    Notes

    Nutrition facts based on using low-fat dairy yogurt and Vegenaise. WW SmartPoints: 3

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Sugar: 1.4g | Fiber: 0.9g | Calories: 83kcal | Fat: 6.6g | Protein: 1.3g | Carbohydrates: 3.7g

    Notes:

    Add a little water if you'd like it thinned out a bit.

    I wouldn't use Greek yogurt for this, as I think it would make the dressing too thick.

    Some of the items I use in this recipe include:


    Bonus recipes!

    This is my salsa fresca, which literally translates to fresh salsa. I make it by cutting up some grape or cherry tomatoes into small pieces, then adding in chopped red onion, minced garlic, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and sea salt. I make this as I go, adding more or less of what I like. It's so delicious, I can eat this by itself!

    I love guacamole, but I like it super simple...mashed avocado, lime juice, and sea salt. Add everything to your taste, and you'll be licking your bowl before the burritos are made!

    These are my Instant Pot Charro Beans, a staple with us for any Mexican-based meal.

    You might also check out this Tex-Mex Rice if creating a burrito bowl!

    Once you prepare your burrito or burrito bowl, drizzle the sauce over the top and enjoy!

     

     

     

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    1. Tamara Pearis

      June 24, 2021 at 8:29 am

      Made this today to drizzle over some Hatch green chili enchiladas for dinner.
      Tastes amazing on first taste. Can't wait to see how the flavors all bind after it rests all day.
      THANX!!!!

      Reply
    2. Sammi Ricke

      May 08, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      Get in my belly delicious dressing!! I NEED this in my life. Thanks girl!

      Reply
    3. Lola

      May 01, 2018 at 1:39 pm

      I'm dying to try both of these! And your burrito looks mouth-watering!

      Reply

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