Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions:

  1. Prep the aromatics. Finely mince 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, removing any thick, woody stems.
  2. Combine the liquids. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp honey.
  3. Bloom the spices. Add 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp chipotle powder, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt to the liquid.
  4. Whisk the spices. Stir until the mixture looks like a dark, thin paste and no dry clumps remain.
  5. Build the base. Add 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and 1/4 cup sour cream to the spice paste.
  6. Emulsify. Whisk vigorously for 60 seconds until the color is a uniform pale orange pink.
  7. Fold in greens. Gently stir in the minced cilantro.
  8. Adjust the drip. Add 2 tbsp of water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking between additions until the sauce reaches a pourable consistency.
  9. Taste test. Dip a leaf of lettuce or a chip into the dressing to check the salt and heat levels.
  10. Chill. Let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes until the flavors have fully fused.