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Copycat Cheesecake Factory Santa Fe Salad Dressing

Fresh, zesty, and bursting with cilantro-lime flavor, this copycat Cheesecake Factory Santa Fe dressing elevates any salad or marinade.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheesecake Factory Recipes, Santa Fe Salad Dressing
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 300kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 2 bunches cilantro rinsed well, most of the stalk ends trimmed off, and finely chopped (about 1 cup loosely packed)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1½ teaspoons wine vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 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

With a food processor

  • Drop the garlic cloves and ginger through the feed tube while the motor is on. Mince well.
  • Add the cilantro and process until finely chopped.
  • Add the lime juice, vinegar, salt, spices, honey, and Parmesan cheese. Process until well mixed.
  • With the motor running, slowly pour the oils through the feed tube, and process for one more minute.

Without a food processor

  • Mince the garlic, ginger, and cilantro, and place them in a mixing bowl with the lime juice, vinegar, salt, spices, honey, and cheese.
  • Whisk in the oil until it is emulsified into the dressing.

Recipe Tips

Recreate The Complete Cheesecake Factory Santa Fe Salad

Turn your homemade dressing into a full restaurant experience with these simple steps:
  1. Prepare the protein: Grill a chicken breast seasoned with salt, pepper, and a touch of cumin. Slice into strips.
  2. Assemble the base: Create a bed of mixed greens using baby leaf lettuce and romaine.
  3. Add Southwestern toppings: Sprinkle with corn kernels, black beans, diced tomatoes, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  4. Add crunch: Top with crispy corn tortilla strips.
  5. Finish with dressing: Drizzle the Santa Fe dressing over the salad or serve it on the side.

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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