Best 8 Southwestern Fruit Salad Dressing Recipes

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Southwestern fruit salad dressing is a vibrant and flavorful dressing that is perfect for summer cookouts, potlucks, or everyday meals. Made with fresh summer fruits such as pineapple, mango, and oranges, this dressing is a refreshing and healthy way to add a kick of flavor to your favorite fruit salad. With its unique combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, this dressing is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SOUTHWESTERN SALAD DRESSING



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This easy sauce is great for salad dressing or as a dipping sauce for vegetables such as blooming onions, fried zucchini, etc.

Provided by IMJEN2

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup Ranch-style salad dressing
1 cup honey barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 318.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

THE BEST SOUTHWEST SALAD DRESSING



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This Southwest Salad Dressing is perfect for taking any type of salad to the next level! With flavors of smoked paprika and ancho chili powder, this salad dressing is creamy, savory, and has just the right amount of kick to it. Make this recipe in just 5 minutes or less and have it on hand for healthy salads all week long!

Provided by Christine McMichael

Categories     Dressing

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup whole milk greek yogurt (or light sour cream)
1/4 - 1/2 cup water
1 medium lime (juiced)
2 tsp ancho chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
1 tsp dried cilantro (or 2 Tbsp freshly chopped cilantro)

Steps:

  • Combine the ingredients in a salad shaker or bowl.
  • Shake or whisk together until smooth.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 187 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN FRUIT SALAD



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This colorful fruit salad is special enough for company or to take to a potluck dinner. It's easy to double the recipe or swap in different fruits depending on what your family prefers. -Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup cubed peeled mango
1 cup cubed peeled papaya
1 cup cubed peeled fresh peaches
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 cup corn chips, lightly crushed
CHIPOTLE-COCONUT DRESSING:
1/4 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
Optional: Additional corn chips or flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the coconut milk, lime juice, vinegar, chipotle, garlic, cayenne and brown sugar. Drizzle over fruit mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional corn chips or coconut if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN FRUIT SALAD DRESSING



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This is a great dressing over a fruit cup of grapes, mango, papaya, kiwi, orange and berries. It is enough dressing for approximately 4 cups of fruit.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons triple sec
3 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour over approximately 4 cups fruit of your choice and toss lightly to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.8, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 10.6, Sugar 9.9

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD DRESSING



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Make and share this Southwestern Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BamaBelle30

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons fat free ranch dressing
1 tablespoon nonfat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash onion powder
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash cumin

Steps:

  • In a small dish, combine all of the ingredients with 1 teaspoons water. Serve dressing alongside salad for easy dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.7, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 3.4, Sodium 230, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.9, Protein 1.1

FRUIT SALAD DRESSING



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This sweet and tangy Fruit Salad Dressing is the perfect way to top off your fruit salad. Add this delicious dressing to make your fruit salad taste better! Your friends and family will love how it adds a delicious flavor that can't be beat.

Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup vanilla yogurt: any brand will do- just pick your favorite!
-3 tbsp honey
3 tsp lime juice
-1 tablespoon coconut

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients together in a medium sized bowl
  • Stir until all the ingredients are mixed together
  • Pour your dressing over your fruit salad
  • Gently mix your fruit and dressing together until well coated
  • Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve

SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTMAS SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Grapefruit     Orange     Pine Nut     Avocado     Winter     Healthy     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
7 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno chili, seeded, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
4 navel oranges
2 pink grapefruit
1 head red leaf lettuce or Boston lettuce
3 avocados, peeled, pitted, sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Pomegranate seeds (optional)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced, rings separated

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in chili and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
  • Cut all peel and white pith from oranges and grapefruit. Slice oranges into rounds. Cut grapefruit in half lengthwise, then slice crosswise into half rounds.
  • Line platter with lettuce. Arrange orange slices in center of platter, overlapping slices. Arrange grapefruit slices around oranges, overlapping slices. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.) Arrange avocado slices around grapefruit, overlapping slices. Top with nuts and pomegranate seeds, if desired. Arrange onions over all. Drizzle dressing over.

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: avocado, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, fresh cilantro, lime, lettuce, bell pepper, fresh cilantro, black beans, red onion, corn, scallion, tomato

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 avocado, halved
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1 head lettuce, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro
15 oz black beans, 1 can
½ cup red onion, chopped
15 oz corn, 1 can
¼ cup scallion
¾ cup tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Add all dressing ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth.
  • In a large bowl add lettuce, peppers, cilantro, beans, onion, corn, green onion, and tomatoes.
  • Top with prepared dressing; toss to coat.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 8 grams

Tips:

  • Choose a variety of fruits with different colors, textures, and flavors for a visually appealing and delicious salad.
  • Use fresh, ripe fruits for the best flavor and texture.
  • If using canned fruit, rinse it well to remove the excess syrup.
  • Prepare the dressing ahead of time and chill it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Gently toss the fruit salad with the dressing just before serving to avoid bruising the fruit.
  • Serve the fruit salad chilled or at room temperature.
  • Garnish the fruit salad with fresh mint, cilantro, or lime zest for an extra touch of flavor.

Conclusion:

Southwestern fruit salad is a delicious and refreshing summer dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its vibrant colors, refreshing flavors, and healthy ingredients, this fruit salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious snack or side dish, give this Southwestern fruit salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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