Paleo Maple Chipotle Dressing
Elevate your meals with this Paleo Maple Chipotle Dressing, a bold and flavorful blend that perfectly balances smoky heat, tangy citrus, and a touch of natural sweetness. Made with wholesome ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, maple syrup, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, this quick 10-minute recipe is delightfully versatile. Whether drizzled over crisp salads, used to marinate meats, or paired with grilled vegetables, this creamy dressing is both paleo-friendly and packed with zesty, mouthwatering goodness. Its perfect harmony of smoky spice and bright acidity makes it a must-try addition to any healthy kitchen repertoire. Store it in the fridge for up to a week and shake well before serving!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 large, minced garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing your ingredients. Mince the garlic clove and set it aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar.
Add the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, using a spoon to transfer them, ensuring some adobo sauce is included for added flavor.
Include the minced garlic, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
Blend all the ingredients on high speed for 30-60 seconds until smooth and well combined, scraping down the sides if needed.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as desired, adding more lime juice for acidity or more maple syrup for sweetness.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or a serving vessel. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Shake well before using. Enjoy this dressing over salads, grilled vegetables, or as a marinade for meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.7 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1431 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 266 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.
