Looking for a homemade Chick Fil A creamy salsa dressing recipe for your salads? You can now make that delicious creamy salsa dressing with just 7 ingredients and in only 5 minutes. A perfect way to save yourself some money and it’s a healthier option, too!
Do you love ordering a salad at the Chick-fil-A drive-thru, but want to save yourself some calories and money? Make that delicious creamy salsa dressing at home.
Not only does this homemade dressing taste just like Chick-fil-A, but it’s a much healthier option. Made with Greek yogurt, and a few other fresh ingredients, this dressing is a fantastic healthier option.
In this post I’ll show you ingredients you’ll need to make this copycat recipe, how to make it, and what this dressing goes well with. Hint – its also fantastic as a dipping sauce, too!
What do I need to make a Chick Fil A Creamy Salsa dressing recipe?
- Plain Greek yogurt – this will be the creamy base of your dressing. Not only is it a healthier option to sour cream or mayonnaise, it will provide a little extra protein to your salad.
- Salsa – feel free to use your favorite salsa – mild, medium or hot. It will be blended together with the rest of the ingredients so it won’t matter much if its smooth or chunky.
- Lime juice – this will provide your dressing with great flavor and the necessary acidity that most dressings need.
- White vinegar – used for additional acidity, this will give your dressing the necessary zestiness along with the lime juice.
- Spices – chili powder, cumin and garlic salt – these will give your dressing great flavor and provide those delicious Southwest flavors.
- Fresh Cilantro – this is optional, but a delicious option to add great flavor to your dressing.
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post for the recipe. Thanks!
How do I make creamy salsa dressing?
To a blender jar add in the Greek yogurt, salsa, lime juice, vinegar, spices and cilantro (if using). Add a tight fitting lid and secure well. I also use Greek yogurt as a base for my Dill and Yogurt Salad Dressing.
Blend dressing ingredients for 20-30 seconds. Dressing will be smooth and creamy. Pour into a resealable jar or container and keep refrigerated.
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Can I use creamy salsa dressing as a dipping sauce?
Yes! This delicious Southwest dressing is great as a dipping sauce for these Beef Quesadilla Tacos, Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes, tater tots and fries. It’s also fantastic as a topping for tacos, nachos and burrito bowls. My chipotle dipping sauce is another great option for dipping fries and tater tots.
Here are a few recipe ideas that this dressing would go perfect with:
- Sheet Pan Steak Nachos
- Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
- Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
- Easy Salmon Tacos Recipe
- Easy Taco Cups
- Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
- Grilled Steak Fajitas
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Check out all of the easy taco recipes 5 different ways, plus all of the essential sides and toppings that go along with making amazing tacos.
Ingredient Substitutions and Recommendations:
- Cottage Cheese as a substitute for Greek Yogurt – Cottage cheese is a great high-protein option that will blend well with the other ingredients.
- Canned Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce – this adds a fantastic smokey, spicy flavor to your dressing. Add 1-2 tablespoons of peppers and sauce to the dressing if using.
- Smoked Paprika – adding a 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika will give your dressing a mildly smokey flavor. Really delicious!
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the recipe at the bottom of the post. Thanks!
What salad is best with Chick fil A creamy salsa dressing?
Any salad that has Southwest, Mexican, or Tex-Mex inspired flavors would be perfect to pair with this creamy salsa dressing. Ingredients to include would be black beans, corn, Pico de Gallo salsa, avocado, bell peppers and a crumble of tortilla chips for some crunch.
Looking to build a delicious Southwest inspired salad? This Chick-Fil-A Copycat Southwest Salad and this Chicken Taco Salad would be perfect with this dressing recipe.
If you loved this homemade dressing recipe, check out some of our other dressing ideas:
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Chick fil A Creamy Salsa Dressing
Equipment
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- Citrus Juicer This hand-held citrus juicer is fantastic for fresh lime and lemon juice. Great for making cocktails!
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 0%, 2% or 5%
- 1/2 cup salsa mild, medium or hot
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro optional
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice juice of 1 large lime
- 1 Tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- To a blender jar, add the yogurt, salsa, cilantro (if using), lime juice, vinegar, garlic salt, cumin and chili powder. Secure blender jar with tight fitting lid.
- Blend dressing ingredients on medium speed for 30-45 seconds or until completely creamy and pureed.
- Transfer dressing to a mason jar or resealable container with a tight fitting lid. Dressing will keep for 7-10 days refrigerated.
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