Creamy Cilantro Salad Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 1/3 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup distilled water
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
• 2 roasted Anaheim chile peppers
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 bunches fresh cilantro, rinsed and stemmed

Directions

Blend mayonnaise, canola oil, pumpkin seeds, water, vinegar, Cotija cheese, roasted chile peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth, about 1 minutes. Add cilantro in batches, blending each to incorporate completely before adding the next, 30 to 60 seconds per batch.

Pour dressing into an air-tight container and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.