Keep this Tex Mex Dressing recipe in your back pocket for the next time you need a salad dressing that is easy to make but still flavor-packed. With just four ingredients, this ridiculously easy recipe comes together in a flash. The whole family will love this one.

Tex Mex dressing in a small glass jar with a spoon it is and cilantro on top and scattered around it.

I am a sucker for vinaigrettes, but sometimes I'm not in the mood to pull out the blender, or mince garlic.

This Tex Mex Dressing is crazy-easy to make but still delivers on flavor. I've made this dressing dozens of times since 2019, and the only thing I've changed is the salsa I reach for. It is easy, delicious, and one I keep coming back to.

My favorite way to enjoy it is on a taco salad, and it is also fun with chicken taco lettuce wraps.

Ingredient Notes

I recommend mild fire-roasted salsa from the refrigerator section. It provides the best flavor base. Love heat? Go for hot.

If you don't keep southwestern seasoning in your kitchen, use ¼ teaspoon each of smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and coriander.

Tools Needed to Make This Recipe:

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Blender or Immersion Blender; a bowl and whisk works too.

Overhead photo of Tex Mex Dressing in a small glass jar with cilantro in it and cherry tomatoes next to it.

Variations

Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic.
Omit sour cream; use Greek yogurt instead. (This will alter the carb content, so be sure to recalculate if you are tracking macros.)
Add the zest and juice of 1 lime.
For an extra kick, add ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder.

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5 from 2 votes

4-Ingredient Tex Mex Dressing (Mexican Salad Dressing)

With just four ingredients, this easy salad dressing comes together in a flash. It keeps perfectly for lunches all week, making your meal prep a snap.

Prep Time7

Total Time7

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: tangy

Servings:

Calories: 47.83kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

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Ingredients

¼ cup salsa
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Southwestern seasoning
Salt and Pepper, to taste

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the salsa, sour cream, olive oil, and southwestern seasoning.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

This will last for up to a week in the refrigerator. If any separation occurs, simply whisk again. (Or if you store it in a mason jar like I do give it a good shake.)

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