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This Creamy Salsa Dressing only uses 2 ingredients, salsa and Greek yogurt, to make an amazing dressing or dip. Top your salads or tacos with a flavorful dressing that’s packed with protein and less than 100 calories!
This Greek yogurt salsa dressing has 11 grams of protein and 86 calories per serving. It’s the perfect way to give your salads a little protein and flavor boost without adding too many calories. You can also enjoy it as a dip with veggies or chips for your tailgate parties or movie nights.
No matter how you enjoy it, this creamy salsa is a great way to add flavor while also satisfying your hunger without too many extra calories.
If you like high-protein yogurt recipes, you will love my Greek yogurt Buffalo chicken salad and protein fruit salad!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 2 Ingredients: This creamy salsa salad dressing is so easy to make because it’s only 2 ingredients: salsa and Greek yogurt! You can whip it up in less than 5 minutes.
- High-Protein Dressing: Salad dressings often add excess calories and fat without providing other macronutrients. What makes this Greek yogurt dressing stand out is that the dressing in less than 90 calories with 11 grams of protein per serving! This helps you feel full and aids in weight loss without sacrificing any flavor.
- Use as Dressing or Dip: This is a salad dressing, but it also works well as a dip! Serve it with a veggie tray or chips while entertaining guests.
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Ingredients
- Salsa: This dressing works with any of your favorite salsas. You can adjust the texture by using chunky salsa, pico de gallo, or a blended restaurant-style salsa. Adjust the spiciness level by using hot, medium, or mild salsa. Use the same salsa to make some salsa chicken for your salads, too.
- Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt works best for this recipe because it’s creamy and has the best texture. Non-fat and low-fat Greek yogurt is thinner and tangier than full-fat. Greek yogurt is a great alternative to sour cream because it has fewer calories, less fat, more protein, and probiotics to help with gut health.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations & Dietary Modifications
- Try It with Salsa Verde: Completely change the flavor and color of the creamy dressing by using salsa verde instead of regular salsa. Salsa verde is made with roasted tomatillos instead of tomatoes, so it has a deeper and smokier flavor.
- Add Seasonings: Enhance the flavor of your dressing by stirring in seasonings like garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, or cumin. You could also stir in a little bit of taco seasoning or fresh cilantro.
- Make It Dairy-Free: If you need your creamy dressing to be dairy-free, you can easily swap the yogurt for dairy-free Greek yogurt.
How to Make Creamy Salsa Dressing
This Mexican salsa salad dressing is ideal for salads or as an extra bit of protein for Taco Tuesdays. It’s low-calorie, has only 2 ingredients, and is ready in less than 5 minutes.
- Step 1: Combine Yogurt and Salsa. In a bowl, stir together the salsa and Greek yogurt until well combined.
- Step 2: Serve. Top with parsley for garnish and serve with tortilla chips.
Expert Tips
- Salsa Consistency: A thicker salsa like a chunky one works best with this creamy salsa dressing recipe. A thinner salsa will contain excess liquid, which can make for a watery dressing. You can either add more yogurt to compensate for this and get your desired consistency, or you can drain some of the excess liquid from your thin salsa before combining it with the yogurt to reduce the amount of liquid in the dressing.
- Make a Thinner Dressing: If you want a thinner dressing use a thin salsa (instead of a chunky one) so it’s easier to drizzle. You can also add a bit of lime juice, water, or milk to gently thin out the dressing.
- Storage: Keep creamy salsa dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. It may separate a bit as it sits, so be sure to stir it before adding it to your salads.
Serving Suggestions
While this is first and foremost a salad dressing, it can also be used as a dip or as a topping for tacos! It won’t add a lot of extra calories, but it does add over 10 grams of protein. It’s the perfect dressing to help you maintain your weight loss goals while still enjoying dressing!
- Create a dip spread for tailgates or parties and serve this creamy salsa dip with this Mexican inspired hummus and a healthy street corn salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over a healthy taco salad for additional creaminess and flavor or add to slow cooker taco bowls or these protein-packed zucchini taco boats!
- Make it part of your taco toppings bar along with Mexican cauliflower rice, sliced avocado, cilantro, or sliced jalapeño’s.
Salsa Dressing Recipe FAQs
Non-fat Greek yogurt is tangier. Use a full-fat Greek yogurt for a less tangy flavor.
Yes! The moisture from the salsa will cause separation. Simply use a spoon to mix the dressing again before adding enjoying.
Salsa contains a lot of excess moisture. Either use a thicker salsa or add more yogurt to get a thicker consistency to your liking with your creamy salsa dressing.
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Creamy Salsa Dressing
Instructions
- Mix together and serve. You can chill in the refrigerator for a bit if you like your dressing chilled.
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Notes
- Any dressing works with this recipe. Just note that thicker salsas work best. With a thinner dressing, you may want to drain the salsa to prevent the creamy dressing from being too thin and watery, or you can mix more yogurt to get your desired consistency.
- If you want a less tangy flavor, use full-fat Greek yogurt instead of low-fat or nonfat.
- Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Pop chips are my weakness! Gah! Love this combo. Perfect for Sunday Football food!! The Greek yogurt salsa looks amazing friend
Thanks friend! It’s so good. A must try!