Creamy Cilantro Salad Dressing

Name: Creamy Cilantro Salad Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 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

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This is my best take on the dressing that is used in the El Torito restaurants in southern California. Be sure to toss some roasted pepitas and crumbled Cotija or Manchengo cheese on top of your salad for the full effect!

Submitted by Jim M

Updated on September 21, 2022

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

3 cups

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

1 ½ cups mayonnaise
¾ cup canola oil
⅓ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
¼ cup distilled water
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
2 roasted Anaheim chile peppers
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches fresh cilantro, rinsed and stemmed

Directions

Blend mayonnaise, canola oil, pumpkin seeds, water, vinegar, Cotija cheese, roasted chile peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth, about 1 minutes. Add cilantro in batches, blending each to incorporate completely before adding the next, 30 to 60 seconds per batch.
Pour dressing into an air-tight container and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180	Calories
19g	Fat
2g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Sodium 145mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g	2%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Calcium 15mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 59mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.