Smoky Chipotle Lime Dressing

Smoky Chipotle Lime Dressing

A smoky, tangy dressing blending chipotle peppers, fresh lime juice, and creamy mayonnaise.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 110/serving

Dietary

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

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs

This dressing balances smoky chipotle heat with bright lime acidity and a creamy mayonnaise base. It comes together quickly in a blender, making it a versatile topping for salads, tacos, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables. The flavor deepens slightly if left to chill for an hour before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup cup sour cream
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tablespoon adobo sauce from the chipotle can
  • 3 tablespoons tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 cloves cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons tablespoons water, as needed to thin

Method

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

  2. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.

  3. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and blend briefly to reach your desired consistency.

  4. Taste and adjust with more lime juice, salt, or adobo sauce for extra smokiness.

  5. Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and chill for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.

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    Smoky Chipotle Lime Dressing

    This dressing balances smoky chipotle heat with bright lime acidity and a creamy mayonnaise base. It comes together quickly in a blender, making it a versatile topping for salads, tacos, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables. The flavor deepens slightly if left to chill for an hour before serving.

    10 min 16 oz 110 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cup mayonnaise
    • 1/3 cup cup sour cream
    • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon tablespoon adobo sauce from the chipotle can
    • 3 tablespoons tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon teaspoon lime zest
    • 2 cloves cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon tablespoon honey
    • 1/4 cup cup fresh cilantro leaves
    • 2 tablespoons tablespoons olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons tablespoons water, as needed to thin

    Method

    1. 1

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

    2. 2

      Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.

    3. 3

      Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and blend briefly to reach your desired consistency.

    4. 4

      Taste and adjust with more lime juice, salt, or adobo sauce for extra smokiness.

    5. 5

      Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and chill for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.