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Cheesecake Factory Santa Fe Salad Dressing – you can make this fresh Mexican inspired salad dressing at home.

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Cilantro based salad dressing used in the Santa Fe Chicken Salad along with a drizzle of Spicy Peanut Sauce Dressing.

Thanks to dsign4you for sharing this salad recipe.

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Cheesecake Factory Santa Fe Salad Dressing – you can make this fresh Mexican inspired salad dressing at home.

Make the Cheesecake Factory Santa Fe Salad Dressing from scratch. 
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheesecake Factory Recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 300
Author: Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons garlic
  • 1 tablespoon packed minced fresh ginger (see instructions)
  • 2 bunches cilantro , (rinsed well, most of stalk ends trimmed off) finely chopped (see Instructions)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • I use a food processor. If you do not have one you will need to mince the garlic, ginger and cilantro before adding in the spices, lemon juice, honey, vinegar and cheese. Whisk in the oil so it is emulsified into the dressing. Food processor instructions: Drop garlic cloves and ginger through the feed tube while motor is on. Mince well. Add the cilantro and process until finely chopped. Add spices, lime juice, vinegar, honey, and parmesan cheese. Process until well mixed. With motor running slowly pour the oil through the feed tube. Let process one more minute. Enjoy! To make the salad you will need slivered mixed greens, shredded grilled chicken breast, corn kernels, rinsed black beans, bell pepper, chopped tomato, shredded cheese and toasted tortilla strips.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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About Stephanie

I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.

Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.

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      • Lori says


        Using this recipe as a starting point I made an oil-free vegan version *with* peanut butter and OMG it is DELISH! I’m thrilled to be able to enjoy my former fave dressing while maintaining my plant-based lifestyle choices. Yay!!

  2. Joyce. Boerman says

    We were at your Tucson restaurant Thurs night and shared the Sante Fe chicken salad, My husband said it was the best salad he ever had. I agree. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  3. Kelly says


    I made this recipe tonight and it was very delicious. I used only one bunch of cilantro and it was enough for me. I used EVOO for the oil. Will definitely make it again.

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  4. Andre says

    Thanks for all the effort and hard work you put into this website! When you say 2 bunches of cilantro, the one I buy at the grocery store are pretty big, I would say the size of a soft ball, should I use 2??? I am afraid it will overpower! Thanks! Andre

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  5. Tappy says

    I eyeball everything, I don’t measure because you can taste the ingredients once they are mixed together.
    This by far the best copykat. 🙂

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  7. Sandra says

    Delish! My cilantro bunches were pretty large, so I only used one. I was out of ginger so I used 2 tbs of crystallized ginger instead. Thanks for the recipe

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  10. Rhonda says

    I have looked on here but cant find the recipe for the spicy peanut dressing form The Cheesecake Factory can anyone help me??

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  11. Sarah says

    I tried it and it came out super good but my only question is what is meant by 2 2 bunches cilantro, I used about 1 cup but it was ok, can u give me the exact amout of cilantro plz!!

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  12. Elizabeth says

    Does anyone know the recipe for the Caesar Salad dressing from Cheesecake Factory? I love it! It’s super garlicky and spicy…

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