Best Salsa Salad Dressing Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED BEEF SALAD WITH CORN SALSA AND CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl in blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
• For Salsa:
• Blanch corn in large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Drain. Cool. Cut corn from cob. Transfer corn kernels to large bowl. Add tomatoes, jicama, onion and cilantro and mix. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• For steak:
• Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Spread spice paste over both sides of steaks. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
• For Assembly:
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to cutting board and let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add avocado and 2 tablespoons dressing to salsa and mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place greens in large bowl and toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens equally among 6 plates. Fan some mango slices on 1 side of each salad. Top each salad with 1/2 cup salsa.
• Thinly steaks crosswise. Arrange atop greens. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

CREAMY SALSA DIP AND/OR TACO SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix well in a serving bowl.
• Refrigerate or serve right away.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH SALSA VERDE DRESSING

Steps:

• Puree first 5 ingredients in blender. Pour into medium bowl. Whisk in oil, then green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix all remaining ingredients except chips in bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve with chips, if desired.

SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CREAMY SALSA DRESSING RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Creamy Salsa Dressing: Add all of the Creamy Salsa Dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor and "chop" then puree until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. Add milk, a tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency. Tortellini Salad: Add tortellini, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, black beans and red onion to a large bowl. Toss to combine with enough Creamy Salsa Dressing to coat (about 2/3 of dressing) and reserve remaining dressing. Chill tossed salad (covered) and reserved dressing separately in the refrigerator for 2 hours (time permitting.). (Tortellini will soak up much of the dressing as it chills). When ready to serve, toss salad with avocado, bacon, sunflower seeds and cheese and desired amount of remaining dressing so its nice and creamy. Taste and add season with salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy! NOTES *I love the tortellini in the refrigerated section of Costco **May want to increase sugar if using Greek yogurt

TACO SALAD WITH TOMATILLO SALSA DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain and discard grease.
• Meanwhile, combine iceberg and green leaf lettuces in a large bowl. Toss in cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, radishes, and scallions.
• Combine tomatillo salsa, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; whisk until blended. Pour dressing over salad, and toss to combine. Serve salad over warm chips with Cheddar cheese and ground beef.

SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY SALSA DRESSING

Steps:

• Add all of the Creamy Salsa Dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor and "chop" then puree until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. Add milk, a tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.
• Cook Tortellini in generously salted water just until al dente according to package directions (do NOT overcook - we don't want soggy tortellini). Rinse tortellini in cool water and add to a large serving bowl. Add. corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, black beans, red onion and half of the dressing. Gently toss. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
• When ready to serve, add avocado, bacon, cheese and the desired amount of dressing to the salad (you may not use all it) and gently toss to combine. Add additional dressing if needed so its nice and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper and hot sauce if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN AND LETTUCE SALAD WITH SALSA VERDE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

SAUCY SALSA SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix ingredients in a small bowl and chill til serving.

SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CREAMY SALSA DRESSING

Steps:

• Creamy Salsa Dressing: Add all of the Creamy Salsa Dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor and "chop" then puree until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. Add milk, a tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.
• Tortellini Salad: Add tortellini, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, black beans and red onion to a large bowl. Toss to combine with enough Creamy Salsa Dressing to coat (about 2/3 of dressing) and reserve remaining dressing. Chill tossed salad (covered) and reserved dressing separately in the refrigerator for 2 hours (time permitting.). (Tortellini will soak up much of the dressing as it chills).
• When ready to serve, toss salad with avocado, bacon, sunflower seeds and cheese and desired amount of remaining dressing so its nice and creamy. Taste and add season with salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy!

CREAMY CITRUS SALSA SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in blender.
• Puree until well blended.

SALSA SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all together and let sit in refrigerator for one hour before serving.

SALSA AND OLIVE OIL SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the ingredients in a cruet and shake well. If the salsa is very chunky, you may want to first whirl the ingredients in a food processor or process briefly with an immersion blender. Refrigerate whatever is not used at once; bring to room temperature before using.
• (per 2-tablespoon serving)
• Calories: 90
• Total Fat: 9g
• Protein: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 1g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sodium: 130mg