Chipotle Salad Dressing

Small glass pitcher filled with orange creamy salad dressing, there are a couple of dates, a few cloves of garlic, some sprigs of cilantro and a small dish of chipotle powder surrounding the dressing that's on top of a wooden cutting board.

5 from 48 votes

Chipotle Salad Dressing

Super tasty chipotle dressing is made with just a few ingredients in 5 minutes. You'll want to put this on salad, drizzle on fries, serve as a dip, a dressing for your bhudda bowl and any recipe that calls for chipotle mayo.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Vegan

Servings: ½ cups dressing

Calories: 41kcal

Author: Debra Klein

Equipment

Ingredients

1 15-oz. can cannellini beans rinsed and drained
¼ cup drippy nut or seed butter
¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
4 medjool dates pitted*
1 large clove garlic zested
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder*
¾-1 cup water

Instructions

Place all ingredients , but water into blender or food processor. Add in ½ cup water and blend until fully mixed. Scrape down sides and process for another minute. Add more water a bit at a time until desired consistency. You may need a cup for a pourable dressing and closer to ¾ cup for a dipping sauce. Amount of water needed will also depend on how moist the dates are and how creamy your nut butter is.
Store in a glass jar with tight fitting lid for up to 2 weeks. Dressing will thicken up as it chills. You may want to add 1-2 Tablespoons warm water and shake vigorously before using after a prolonged refrigeration.

Notes

NUT BUTTER: any nut or seed butter will work. Look for a brand that has just one ingredient...the nut/seed itself. Tahini or sunflower butter are good alternatives for nut allergies. I used cashew butter in these photographs, but almond butter is also tasty. Make sure your jar is THOROUGHLY mixed before you begin to use.

DATES: Buy fresh medjool dates with the pits still in and remove before using for the most moist dates. If your dates are hard and dry, or already pitted, soak in warm water for about 15 minutes to replump; drain and squeeze out water before using in this recipe. 1 large

CHILI POWDER: Chipotle chili powder is spicy. If you like less heat, use half the amount and make up the difference with regular chili powder to get the flavor. If you like more heat, add a pinch more chipotle.

EQUIPMENT: For a smooth and creamy dressing, use a high speed blender. A good quality food processor will also yield good results, but you will need to process for longer until desired texture is achieved.

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