Vegan Chipotle Dressing
Spice up your meals with this bold and creamy Vegan Chipotle Dressing, a dairy-free twist on classic smoky flavors! Made with a base of soaked cashews, this dressing achieves a luscious texture without the need for cream or oil, while chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, smoked paprika, and lime juice provide a perfect balance of heat, tang, and depth. Sweetened naturally with a hint of maple syrup and seasoned with pantry staples like garlic powder and onion powder, this versatile dressing comes together in just 10 minutes of prep. Use it to elevate salads, drizzle over grain bowls, or enjoy as a dipping sauce bursting with flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make ahead and stays fresh in the fridge for up to a week, making it the ultimate plant-based condiment for meal prep enthusiasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 whole pepper Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Adobo sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 10 minutes to soften them. If you have more time, soak them in room temperature water for 2-4 hours.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly.
In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, water, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as necessary to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the vegan chipotle dressing over salads, grain bowls, or as a flavorful dipping sauce. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.0 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1421 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.3 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 948 mg | 20% | |
*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.
