Vegan Southwest Salad Dressing is a tasty and pleasant condiment that combines the bright flavors of the Southwest. This dressing is ideal for people who want a vegan-friendly and dairy-free substitute for conventional salad dressings. This Vegan Southwest Salad Dressing gives a flavor boost to any salad or dish. It is made with ingredients like cumin, smoky paprika, lime juice, and vegan mayonnaise. Spicy chili powder and tart lime juice combine to create a distinctive and delectable flavor. We will utilize this tangy sauce with roasted vegetables or low-carb chips. Each serving of this flavorful dressing has only 19 grams of carbs.
Let’s make this dressing with the ingredients (listed below).
STATS
- Course: Salad Dressing & Condiments
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Dairy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
- Total Time: Five minutes
- Preparation Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: None minutes
- Method: Blending
EQUIPMENT
- High-speed food blender
- One spatula
- Airtight jar
INGREDIENTS
- Vegan mayo 1 cup
- Vegan-friendly sweetener maple syrup two tablespoon
- Two tablespoons of lime juice
- One tsp of garlic powder
- Vegan-friendly taco sauce 1 tbsp
- Onion powder 1 tsp
- 1 tsp of paprika powder
- Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
- Salt 1/4 tsp, or add to taste
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- Black pepper crushed, 1/8 tsp
- Chopped jalapenos, 2 tbsp
- Diced tomatoes two tablespoon
- One-fourth cup of fresh cilantro leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add vegan mayo, apple cider vinegar, taco sauce, lime juice, and tomatoes to a blender.
- Blend all dressing items for one to two minutes.
- After blending, add onion powder, salt, jalapenos, paprika powder, garlic powder, black pepper, cumin powder, and cilantro leaves to the blender.
- Again, blend all items for 4 to 5 minutes until it becomes dense and fine.
- The creamy and yummy Southwest Salad Dressing is ready.
- Shift the dressing to an airtight jar.
- Wipe the corners of the blender with a spatula to collect the remaining salad dressing.
- Serve it with any meal and enjoy.
VARIATIONS OF THE SOUTHWEST SALAD DRESSING
Salsa:
- Replace the lime juice, tomatoes, and cilantro with vegan-friendly salsa.
Spicy taste:
- Experiment with different sorts of spices such as serrano peppers, habanero, or arbol.
Non-spicy flavor:
- Remove the spicy elements from the dressing.
Smoky flavor:
- Incorporate chipotle meco, ancho chili powder, Morita, or chipotles in adobo to the salad dressing.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Pair this salad dressing with pickled beet salad, taco salad, or kale salad.
- Utilize this dressing as a dipping sauce with crispy baked tofu or truffle fries.
- Turkish flatbread also works with this dressing.
- Serve it with spicy potato wedges or vegan taquitos.
- Drizzle the salad dressing over the pizza, pasta salad, or tofu scramble.
- Add the dressing to the vegan-friendly coleslaw.
TIPS
- Utilize good-quality and fresh items for vibrant and bold flavors.
- Choose fresh and flavorful cumin, garlic, and paprika powder.
- Don’t use old spices. The taste of the salad dressing will be diminished.
- Use high-quality vegan mayonnaise for a creamy paste.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- You can preserve the dressing in a covered plastic bowl and refrigerate it for 6 to 8 days.
Freezer:
- Shift the dressing to a clean airtight container or box and freeze it for ninety to one hundred twenty days.
Thawing method:
- Defrost the chilled dressing in the refrigerator for one day before using it again. We will add a tsp of water to balance the thickness of the dressing.
FAQs
What can I utilize as a base for a creamy southwest dressing?
- You can use avocado, vegan mayonnaise, silken tofu, raw cashews, or white beans for a creamy texture.
Are there any other citrus juices I can use except lime?
- You can utilize lemon or orange juice for a little distinct citrus taste. But lime juice is the key element of the Southwest salad dressing.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Total amount of salad dressing for four people
Total Calories 259 kcal
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrates 19 g
Protein 4 g
Sugar 7 g
Total Fat 19 g
Iron 7 mg
Sodium 340 mg
