Lime Cilantro Chipotle Dressing

Lime Cilantro Chipotle Dressing

Tangy lime and smoky chipotle blend into a creamy herb-flecked dressing for salads and tacos.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 120/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs

This creamy dressing balances bright lime juice with smoky chipotle heat and fresh cilantro for a versatile condiment. It works well drizzled over taco salads, grain bowls, or grilled chicken, and comes together in minutes with a blender or food processor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2-4 tablespoons water, as needed to thin

Method

  1. Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, chipotle peppers, garlic, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor.

  2. Blend on medium speed until smooth and the cilantro and chipotle peppers are fully incorporated, about 30 to 45 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.

  3. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending briefly after each addition, until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency.

  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lime juice, or chipotle for heat as desired.

  5. Transfer the dressing to a sealable jar or container and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

  6. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week, shaking or stirring well before each use.

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    Lime Cilantro Chipotle Dressing

    This creamy dressing balances bright lime juice with smoky chipotle heat and fresh cilantro for a versatile condiment. It works well drizzled over taco salads, grain bowls, or grilled chicken, and comes together in minutes with a blender or food processor.

    10 min 16 oz 120 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
    • 1 teaspoon lime zest
    • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2-4 tablespoons water, as needed to thin

    Method

    1. 1

      Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, chipotle peppers, garlic, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor.

    2. 2

      Blend on medium speed until smooth and the cilantro and chipotle peppers are fully incorporated, about 30 to 45 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.

    3. 3

      Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending briefly after each addition, until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency.

    4. 4

      Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lime juice, or chipotle for heat as desired.

    5. 5

      Transfer the dressing to a sealable jar or container and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

    6. 6

      Store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week, shaking or stirring well before each use.