Creamy Chipotle Vinaigrette
Elevate your dishes with this irresistible Creamy Chipotle Vinaigrette—a bold and zesty dressing made with smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, tangy Greek yogurt, and a touch of honey for the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. This quick, 10-minute recipe blends fresh lime juice, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil for a silky-smooth texture that's both vibrant and versatile. Use it to drench crisp salads, as a spicy marinade for grilled meats, or even as a dipping sauce with a kick. With its creamy consistency and rich flavor, this vinaigrette is an easy way to add gourmet flair to your meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 piece Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Gather all your ingredients and prepare your blender or food processor.
Add the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, olive oil, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, white vinegar, and garlic clove into the blender.
Season with salt and ground black pepper as listed in the ingredients.
Blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Check the consistency. If the vinaigrette is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time and blend until you reach your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or honey to balance flavors according to your preference.
Transfer the Creamy Chipotle Vinaigrette to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake or stir the vinaigrette before serving. Drizzle it over your favorite salads, use it as a marinade for meats, or serve it as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.8 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1452 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 209 mg | 4% | |
*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.
