Mediterranean Diet Chipotle Dressing
Elevate your dishes with this zesty and creamy Mediterranean Diet Chipotle Dressing—a vibrant, flavorful twist perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Made with protein-rich Greek yogurt and heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, this dressing combines smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic garlic for a bold kick. Balanced with subtle sweetness from honey and a touch of earthy cumin, this quick, 10-minute recipe brings Mediterranean-inspired flair to salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, the dressing doubles as a marinade for grilled proteins, ensuring versatility and mouthwatering results. Refrigerate to let the flavors meld, and enjoy every bite of this guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Remove two chipotle peppers from the can and chop them finely. Reserve some of the adobo sauce from the can.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and extra virgin olive oil. Stir the mixture until it achieves a smooth consistency.
Add the chopped chipotle peppers and about a teaspoon of the adobo sauce to the yogurt mixture for added flavor.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the bowl.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mixture, ensuring no seeds are included.
Stir in the honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the dressing chilled. It pairs well with salads, grilled vegetables, or can be used as a marinade for chicken or fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1520 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 437 mg | 9% | |
*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.
