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Spicy Chipotle Honey Cilantro Dressing

Published: Nov 4, 2022 · Modified: Dec 25, 2022 by Nicole B.

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10 minutes

This creamy, spicy chipotle honey cilantro dressing will take any salad from ho-hum to delicious! Chipotle pepper and adobo sauce add plenty of heat and lime juice and cilantro give this easy dressing a flavorful freshness.

Chipotle cilantro dressing in a glass jar.
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  • What’s in the dressing?
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  • What can I use the dressing on?
  • How spicy is it?
  • Recipe variations:
  • What can I do with the remaining chipotle peppers in the can?
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What’s in the dressing?

This is a creamy dressing made with a mayonnaise and Greek yogurt base. (For an equally creamy and delicious but less spicy dressing also check out this steak fajita salad dressing!)

Chipotle honey cilantro dressing ingredients on a table.
You need cilantro, honey, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cumin, salt, onion powder and lime juice for the dressing.

How to make it:

Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk until well combined.

Chipotle cilantro dressing ingredients being whisked in a bowl.

How to store it:

Keep the dressing covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it. Because of the fresh cilantro it’s best to use it within a few hours of making it.

What can I use the dressing on?

  • This dressing is excellent on grilled chicken and seafood salads.
  • It’s perfect drizzled over beans and rice bowls.
  • It’s delicious as a dipping sauce for fish or chicken nuggets or even French fries.
  • It really spices up roasted root vegetables!

How spicy is it?

This dressing is quite spicy. You can make it less spicy by using less chopped chipotle pepper than what the recipe calls for. For example, start with half of the amount, then add more to taste.

Recipe variations:

If you don’t have cilantro on hand, check out this honey chipotle mayo. It’s a variation on the recipe here that you can use as an easy taco sauce or a salad dressing.)

What can I do with the remaining chipotle peppers in the can?

Transfer the remaining chipotle peppers along with the adobo sauce into an airtight container and store in the fridge. (They will keep for several weeks.) Use the peppers/adobo sauce by making any of these delicious recipes:

  • Honey Chipotle Mayo Sauce for Shrimp Tacos
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Sweet and Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Shrimp and Sausage Pasta Red Sauce
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Apple Cider Chicken Marinade
    Cook Time35 Minutes

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Chipotle cilantro dressing in a glass jar.

Spicy Chipotle Honey Cilantro Dressing

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This spicy chipotle honey cilantro dressing is delicious on anything from salads to rice bowls to roasted vegetables!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Condiments and Sauces
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2
Calories (estimated) 102 kcal

Equipment:

  • measuring spoons
  • knife and cutting board
  • bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients:
  

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ canned chipotle pepper,* finely chopped
  • ½ tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can of chipotle peppers)
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (you need about 24 four-inch sprigs or an equivalent amount for that)
  • salt, to taste (about ⅛ teaspoon)

Instructions:
 

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk until well combined. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

Notes:

*Use less if you would like it less spicy.

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.9gFat: 6.1gSaturated Fat: 1.4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 381mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 7.7gCalcium: 24mg

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

Keywords: chipotle cilantro dressing, chipotle cilantro lime dressing, chipotle honey cilantro dressing

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