Cilantro-pumpkin Seed Dressing

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 medium mild anaheim chili, roasted and seeded
• 3 tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds ("pepitas") or 3 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds
• 1 1/2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 large garlic clove
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup salad oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 4 tablespoons grated cotija cheese or 4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional) or 1/2 teaspoon dry roasted whole cumin seed (optional)

Recipe

• 1 note: i have also used a combination of vegan mayonnaise, sour cream and/or plain yogurt with this recipe, using up what i have on hand.
• 2 add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. (or use an hand held immersion blender to blend. ).
• 3 for thinner salad dressing, add more water. adjust seasonings if necessary.
• 4 the thicker version of this dressing makes a delicious topping for fish tacos, tostadas; or as a dip for tortilla chips, etc.
• 5 best if prepared at least an hour in advance.
• 6 yield is estimated.