Elevate your salad game with this bold and creamy Chipotle Caesar Dressing, a smoky twist on the classic favorite. Made in just 10 minutes, this recipe combines mayonnaise, freshly grated Parmesan, zesty lemon juice, and fiery chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for a vibrant, flavor-packed dressing. A touch of Dijon mustard and optional anchovy fillets bring depth, while a drizzle of olive oil ensures a silky-smooth finish. Perfect as a topping for crisp romaine and croutons, a zesty dip, or a tangy sandwich spread, this versatile homemade dressing is sure to impress. Bold flavors, easy preparation, and gourmet appeal make it a must-try for any Caesar fan.
Combine the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic clove, Dijon mustard, and anchovy fillets (if using) in a blender or food processor.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify the dressing.
Taste the dressing and season with salt and ground black pepper. Blend again briefly to incorporate.
Transfer the dressing to a lidded container or jar and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the dressing over romaine lettuce, tossed with croutons, or use as a dip or sandwich spread. Enjoy!
Calories |
2197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 212.9 g | 273% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 275 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 3303 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 285 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 272 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.