Description
This creamy chipotle lime sauce is smoky, tangy and sweet and the ideal topping for grilled chicken, burrito bowls, tacos and as a salad dressing.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt (see note)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp. lime zest
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 2 scallions, white and green parts separated
- 2 chipotle peppers and 1 Tbsp. adobo sauce (from 1 [7 oz.] can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1/4 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Place yogurt, mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, scallion whites, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, garlic, honey, salt and pepper in the base of a blender and blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds. Adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately or transfer to an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Garnish with scallion greens before serving.
Notes
- Use a low-fat or no-fat yogurt or mayonnaise as desired.
- To make this recipe vegan, swap in vegan yogurts and mayonnaise and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Store leftover chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in an air-tight container in the regenerator for up to 1 week. Or free for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: sauces
- Method: blend
- Cuisine: American