The BEST Taco Salad Dressing

Kate Ramos

Classic, crunchy, flavor-packed taco salad requires the most delicious Taco Salad Dressing. This one combines tangy citrus juice with honey and paprika for the perfect sweet and sour balance.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings: 1 1/2 cups

Course: salad dressings

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Calories: 110

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients

1/2 cup Meyer lemon juice or regular lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup blood orange juice or navel orange, tangerine, or grapefruit juice
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano or Mediterranean oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Equipment

Method

Mix. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until combined or place all ingredients in a Mason jar, seal tightly and shake until combined. Taste and add more salt, lime juice, or honey to suit your tastes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 223mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

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Notes

For a spicier flavor: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.
To make the dressing vegan: Substitute the honey with agave nectar or maple syrup.
If using regular lemons instead of Meyer lemons: Taste the dressing and adjust the amount of honey to balance the tartness.
Make ahead/Storage Instructions: This dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Just give it a good shake before using.
Experiment with different citrus fruits: Such as grapefruit or tangerine to create unique flavor variations.

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