Chipotle Ranch Dressing
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
48 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Description
The dressing combines common creamy bases like sour cream or Greek yogurt and mayonnaise with the distinct smoky heat of chipotle chili peppers preserved in adobo sauce. Lime juice adds brightness and acidity, while fresh cilantro contributes herbal freshness. Garlic and onion powders enhance the savory depth, and smoked paprika adds another layer of smoky flavor. Worcestershire sauce introduces umami complexity, balancing the flavors with a subtle tang and saltiness. The seasoning is adjusted with salt and black pepper to taste.
All ingredients are processed together in a food processor until smooth and fully incorporated. Serving immediately captures the fresh flavors, but chilling the dressing for an hour or more allows the flavors to meld and intensify. The dressing keeps for several days refrigerated in an airtight container, maintaining its creamy texture and spice character.
This dressing works well not only on green salads but also as a dipping sauce or condiment for grilled meats and vegetables, thanks to its balanced combination of creamy, smoky, and tangy elements.
A note about chipotle chili size advises using smaller peppers for milder heat, as sizes vary by brand. The recipe yields about one cup of dressing.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- lime juice from 1/2 lime
- 1 chipotle chili pepper in adobo sauce see note, + 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup cilantro lightly packed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Process on high for about 30 seconds. Taste and adjust if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for an hour (or longer) prior to serving. It will keep in the fridge for a few days in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use a small chipotle chili pepper to control the heat level of the dressing.
- The recipe makes about one cup of dressing, sufficient for multiple uses.
- Chilling the dressing before serving enhances flavor melding but it can be served immediately.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge; it keeps for several days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 48kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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