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    Superb Jalapeño Salad Dressing

    Published on July 1, 2022 - Updated on January 7, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Jalapeño Salad Dressing recipe is simply superb. It packs a punch thanks to the pickled Jalapeños. Not for the faint of heart!
     
    jalapeno salad dressing

    I originally made this Superb Jalapeño Salad Dressing for my Mexican Chopped Salad with Jalapeño Dressing but wanted to use the same dressing for my crispy chicken salad I was making for dinner one night.

    jar pickled jalapeños

    I usually use ranch dressing or sweet Vidalia onion dressing but really wanted something different and I remembered how much we loved this spicy salad dressing.

    jalapeno salad dressing

    💭 Recipe Tip

    If you are not familiar with Mexican Crema, it looks very much like Sour Cream but not sour. If you can't find Mexican Crema at your local grocery store, you can either use my Super Easy Garlic Lime Crema recipe or make your own by combining 1 Cup of Heavy Cream, 2 tablespoons Buttermilk, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt.

    mexican crema

    This salad dressing recipe is pretty hot as written. Especially after you let the salad dressing sit in the refrigerator for a bit giving the jalapeños a chance to do their thing. I love spicy so no big deal for me but if you are concerned about the heat use fewer jalapeños.

    jalapeno salad dressing

    🌡️ How Hot are the Peppers

    The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

    Pepper TypeScoville Rating (Heat)
    Bell Pepper0-0
    Banana Pepper0-500
    Poblano Pepper1000-1500
    Jalapeño Pepper2500-8000
    Serrano Peppers10,000-25,000
    Manzano Pepper12,000-30,000
    Tabasco & Cayenne30,000-50,000
    Habanero Pepper100,000-300,000
    Ghost Pepper855,000-1,000,000
    Carolina Reaper1,500,000-2,300,000

    I have a lime tree so always use juice from fresh limes but in a pinch, you can use the bottled stuff. Just try to use a high-quality lime juice to guarantee the best flavor possible.

    fresh limes

    The milk is an optional ingredient that will help thin out the dressing if needed. You may not need any at all or less than what I list on the recipe card. I suggest slowly adding the milk to the mixture until you reach your desired consistency.

    jalapeno salad dressing

    For more great recipes with Mexican Crema, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • grilled shrimp tacos
      Grilled Shrimp Tacos 🍤
    • carne asada tacos
      Easy Carne Asada
    • Spicy Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos
      Spicy Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos
    • Mexican Chopped Salad with Jalapeño Dressing
      Mexican Chopped Salad with Jalapeño Dressing

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Superb Jalapeño Salad Dressing recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Pickled Jalapeños, Mayonnaise, Mexican Crema, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Lime Juice, Paprika and Milk.

    🥣 How to make Jalapeño Salad Dressing

    In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk until well combined.
    Optionally add the milk for your desired consistency.
    Cover and let the dressing sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. This will allow all the flavors to meld. You can use it immediately, but the longer you let it sit in the refrigerator, the more flavorful it will be.

    jalapeño salad dressing

    Superb Jalapeño Salad Dressing

    This Jalapeño Salad Dressing recipe is simply superb. It packs a punch thanks to the pickled Jalapeños. Not for the faint of heart!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Condiments, Sauces & Dry Rubs
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 256 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl for Mixing

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ Cup Pickled Jalapeños, finely chopped
    • ½ Cup Mayonnaise
    • ½ Cup Mexican Crema
    • ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
    • 1 teaspoon Paprika
    • 2 tablespoon Milk, optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk until well combined.
    • Optionally add the milk for your desired consistency.
    • Cover and let the dressing sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. This will allow all the flavors to meld. You can use it immediately, but the longer you let it sit in the refrigerator, the more flavorful it will be.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 588mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 770IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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