Sweet Chipotle Dressing
Transform your salads and meals with the bold, smoky-sweet flavors of this homemade Sweet Chipotle Dressing! This quick and easy recipe blends fiery chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with the natural sweetness of honey, a tangy splash of apple cider vinegar, and zesty lime juice for a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Infused with cumin and garlic, and finished with rich olive oil, this creamy dressing is ready in just 10 minutes and can be customized to your preferred consistency with a touch of water. Ideal as a salad topper, marinade, or drizzle for roasted veggies, this versatile dressing is a must-have for adding vibrant, mouthwatering flavor to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 small clove Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, garlic clove, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the ingredients until smooth and well combined. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed.
If the dressing is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time and blend again until the desired consistency is achieved.
Transfer the sweet chipotle dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Shake or stir the dressing before serving. Use it to dress salads, as a marinade for meats, or as a drizzle for roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.4 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 856 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 5% | |
*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.
