Moe’s Southwest Vinaigrette is a light and tangy dressing that was inspired by Moe’s Southwest Grill. This popular dressing is the perfect way to add flavor and excitement to a variety of salads. The combination of spices and seasonings gives it just the right amount of kick.
1tspKosher Salt: Include a teaspoon of kosher saltenhancing the overall taste and bringing out the flavors of the other ingredients.
1/2tspPaprika: Add half a teaspoon of paprikalending a mild smokiness and a vibrant red color to the recipe.
1/2tspBlack Pepper: Include half a teaspoon of black pepperadding a subtle hint of spiciness and depth to the flavors.
2tbspHoney: Incorporate two tablespoons of honeybringing a natural sweetness and a touch of caramelized flavor to the dish.
1/2tspCayenne Pepper: Utilize half a teaspoon of cayenne pepperproviding a fiery kick and a zesty heat to the dish.
4tspDijon Mustard: Incorporate four teaspoons of Dijon mustardadding a tangy and slightly spicy taste to the dish while acting as a natural emulsifier.
1 1/2tspCumin Powder: Utilize one and a half teaspoons of cumin powderinfusing the dish with warm and earthy notes.
1tspDried Oregano: Include a teaspoon of dried oreganoinfusing the dish with a fragrant and herbaceous taste.
3tbspFreshly Squeezed Lime Juice: Add three tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juiceproviding a refreshing citrusy tang to the dish.
1tspGarlic Powder: Add a teaspoon of garlic powderproviding a rich and robust garlic taste to the recipe.
1cupLight Olive Oil: Utilize one cup of light olive oilcontributing a smooth and mild flavor while creating a luscious texture.
1tspOnion Powder Incorporate a teaspoon of onion powderimparting a savory and aromatic flavor to the dish.
1/2cupRed Wine Vinegar: Incorporate half a cup of red wine vinegaroffering a tangy and acidic element to balance the flavors.
Instructions
Whisk all ingredients except olive oil together in a large bowl.
Then, gradually add the olive oil while constantly stirring to create an emulsion.
Give it a taste test and adjust with salt, pepper or any other desired seasonings as necessary.
Lastly, pour the dressing into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use.
Notes
• You can adjust the acidity level of moe’s southwest vinaigrette by changing the proportion of vinegar to lime juice.• If you don’t have red wine vinegar, you can substitute any other type of vinegar such as apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.• For a spicier version, you can add more cayenne pepper to the dressing.