Here it is, people! The dip for Grilled Chipotle Shrimp, and the dressing for our soon-to-be-posted salad.
I know, I keep dangling it over your head, don’t I? Terribly sorry about that, but this weekend was made for grilled shrimp, rosè, and take-it-easy time, not worry-about-a-salad-time.
As good as the salad is, let’s focus on this dressing that can so easily be turned into a dip. And by “turned into” I mean, call it a dip and it’s a dip. Funny how that works, eh?
It’s just thick enough to hold up to the grilled shrimp, grilled veggies, or french fries you’ll keep dipping into it.
The beauty of this dressing/dip is that it’s so easy, and most of the ingredients you probably already have lying around! We’ve got the number 1 star: chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. A must for a this smoky, spicy Chipotle Cilantro Dressing, if I do say so myself. Some sour cream and mayo to up the creamy-factor, cilantro for obvious reasons, lime juice to brighten it up, and some garlic, onion, and salt because FLAVOR!
Throw it all in the food processor – I like to use my mini one for this recipe and for the marinade for chipotle shrimp – it just makes it so much easier and hey, fewer dishes to do!
There you have it: a smoky, creamy, spicy, delicious chipotle dip/dressing/whatever you want to call it! Ready to meet all your summer food needs! 😉
Chipotle Cilantro Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2-4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 Tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cilantro, tightly packed
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a mini food processor, add all ingredients and pulse to combine. See note, and add additional chipotle peppers as needed. Salt to taste.
- Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Notes
Nutrition
Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the facts listed is not and cannot be guaranteed.
By the Way…
This recipe is part of our collection of savory homemade sauce recipes. Check it out!
Julie
Love it! Used a local skyr in place of sour cream but had the rest of the suggested ingredients. I was looking for a way to use up some
Cilantro and cauliflower from a local csa. Anyhow I topped some homemade cauliflower and cheddar quesadillas with your sauce and it was incredible. I also chopped some tomato peppers and avocado to sprinkle over the top and it was delicious. It was creamy and spicy and super filling. Loved it! Will check your site again for future recipe inspiration!
Becca Mills
That sounds absolutely delicious! Thanks so much for sharing, Julie!
Cindy
Hi, I can’t find your nutritional info?
Becca Mills
Hi Cindy, I’ve updated the recipe card to include the nutrition facts. Please keep in mind they are generated from the recipe card and may differ based on the exact ingredients you use. Thanks so much, let me know if you give it a try!
Randi
So yummy
Becca Mills
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, Randi!