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

Method

  • 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.