Whole30 Chipotle Dressing
Elevate your meals with this creamy and smoky Whole30 Chipotle Dressing, a versatile condiment that’s as flavorful as it is wholesome! Made with soaked cashews for a luscious, dairy-free base, this dressing bursts with bold flavors from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, freshly squeezed lime juice, and garlic. Naturally compliant with the Whole30 program, it’s the perfect addition to salads, roasted veggies, tacos, or as a dipping sauce for grilled meats. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this dressing offers the perfect blend of spice, tang, and richness—and for those not on Whole30, a touch of optional honey provides a hint of sweetness. Whether you’re meal prepping or looking to add some zest to your dishes, this healthy chipotle dressing is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 small can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for non-Whole30)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for about 10 minutes to soften them. This helps in creating a creamy texture when blended.
While the cashews are soaking, prepare the other ingredients. Open the can of chipotle peppers and remove one to two peppers, depending on your heat preference. Reserve some adobo sauce.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, drain the soaked cashews and add them along with the water, chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, olive oil, lime juice, garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. This may take about 1-2 minutes, depending on your blender's power. If the dressing is too thick, add a little more water, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed. If not following Whole30, you can add honey for a balance of sweetness to the spice.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Whole30 Chipotle Dressing over salads, as a dressing over grilled vegetables, drizzled over tacos, or as a zesty dip for veggies or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.3 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2898 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.3 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1529 mg | 33% | |
*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.
