Creamy Cilantro Salad Dressing
This dressing uses Mexican flavors. It is creamy and tastes like roasted peppers.
It works well on green salads. You can make it quickly in a blender.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 17, 2026Share
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Description
This dressing uses Mexican flavors. It is creamy and tastes like roasted peppers.
It works well on green salads. You can make it quickly in a blender.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 11
1.5 cups mayonnaise
0.75 cup canola oil
0.33333334326744 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
0.25 cup distilled water
0.25 cup red wine vinegar
0.25 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
2 roasted Anaheim chile peppers
2 cloves garlic, crushed
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches fresh cilantro, rinsed and stemmed
Instructions
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Put mayonnaise, oil, pumpkin seeds, water, vinegar, cheese, peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend for 1 minute until smooth. Add cilantro in small groups. Blend each group for 30 to 60 seconds.
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Put the dressing in a tight container. Put it in the fridge for at least 1 hour before you eat it.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 19g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Cholesterol 7mg
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Sodium 145mg
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Total Carbohydrate 2g
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Protein 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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