Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Creamy Chipotle Dressing

I was in a huge rush last week and we needed something quick and healthy from the grocery store. *Between wrap parties, the gym, self-defense training and filling seed orders (and the Chiropractic office) it's been a busy year so far.*
I'm linking up with the very first Tuesdays with a Twist!


So I rushed into the grocery store, grabbed a baked chicken, salad greens and a jar of Creamy Chipotle Ranch Dressing.  YUM!!!  We loved the dressing...Until I read the ingredients.  YUCK!  It was full of chemicals.

I usually make my own dressing anyway.  
My husband LOVES the Apple Cider Viniagrette but like I said, we were in a hurry.  I made a few modifications to the recipes I found online.  Let me know what you think!


Creamy Chipotle Dressing
adapted from Home with Mandy
Ingredients:
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup mayonnaise

½ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup milk
½ cup water
4 small chipotle in adobe, minced
6 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
1 large lime, juiced



Directions:
Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth.
Store in a glass jar.  This is why I Save my Jars!

*Use all milk if you prefer.  I don't like my dressing thick so feel free to reduce the liquids*

THIS is the dressing I used for the Veggie Burger Tacos!

Depending on the day I'm linking up HERE and Tuesdays with a Twist!

34 comments:

  1. Yum! Chipotle dressing is so good. This looks great. :)

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  2. This dressing has some amazing ingredients in it! I am like you and save all of my jars - you just never know!

    Thank you for linking up to the In and Out of the Kitchen link party! I can't wait to see what you bring next week.

    Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com

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  3. That seems like it will work. I do the same thing sometimes, but once I look at the ingredients I do not want it. Joining from Healthy tues hop.
    Living F.A.B.ulously on Purpose

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  4. One of the most difficult things for me to give up was bottled salad dressing. Pioneer woman saved me with a great, natural recipe for Ranch dressing. Yours looks pretty darned good, too!

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  5. Wow, this dressing looks great. I love homemade dressings. I can't wait to try this.
    I am your newest GFC follower.
    Have a great week,
    Bev
    @ Eclectic Red Barn

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  6. Yum, your dressing looks creamy good and easy to make! Thanks for sharing it at the Rock N Share!

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  7. Oooh, this looks yummy! I've pinned it so I'll remember it.

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  8. Sounds delicious! Saw your post @ The NY Melrose Family Whimsy Wednesday link party. I will have to try this because I am right there with you...yuck on store-bought dressings!! The only one my kids will touch is Ranch and that's just because we're from Texas. I also have a creamy green dressing on my blog that you might like. Have a great day!

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  9. Your recipe looks great! Thank you for sharing at our ALL MY BLOGGY FRIENDS party :-)

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  10. This looks delicious! Can't wait to try it, thanks for sharing at Katie's hop today!

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  11. This sounds delicious! Homemade is always better than chemical filled store bought items! There is always the freezer when you make too much.

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  12. That looks delicious! I love a creamy dressing - cheers!

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  13. This sounds delish. All I have to do is find some Chipotle chillies. I will have to have a look here at some of the specialty markets. Can't wait to try this.

    Handmade at Warratahstree

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  14. Hi there! I have ventured over from No Rules hop. Thrilled to be connecting with someone new!

    XOXO, Mandi @ All My Happy Endings

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  15. Here from the blog hop! That looks so good- and easy. You are a busy lady!

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  16. Looks delicious! I love how easy it looks to make. I'm always looking for a new recipe.

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  17. I have never tried it, but I bet I would like it.

    I'm visiting today from the Raising Imperfection hop.

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  18. What a fabulous dressing!! Stopping in from Let's Get Social Sunday.

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  19. Chipotle is delicious and I know my husband would love this!

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)

    ¤´¨)
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    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    www.raising-reagan.com

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  20. Sounds delicious. I recently made my own mayo and have been experimenting with other dressings too.

    Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!
    Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.
    Leslie

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  21. Sounds delish! I'm trying to avoid all chemicals too. Makes such a difference in the way I feel.

    I'm a new follower and look forward to reading more of your recipes. Stop by and say hi when you can!

    Pat

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  22. Great post. A friend recommended your blog. I will be back for sure!

    I am giving away a set of Ball Canning blue pint jars on my blog right now, I hope you'll stop by!

    Lisa
    Fresh Eggs Daily
    http://www.fresh-eggs-daily.com/2013/04/giveaway-ball-heritage-collection-pint.html

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  23. Great recipe! Thanks for sharing this on The HomeAcre Hop! Hope you'll link up again today. :)
    http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2013/04/the-homeacre-h…-soap-giveaway.html

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  24. Thanks so much for sharing this at the Say G'day Saturday linky party. It sounds delicious.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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  25. Hello! My name is Vashti and I'm a fiction writer. I came across your bog via the Meet & Greet Blog Hop! The chipotle sauce recipe looks delicious. Great post!

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  26. This looks so delicious! I love chipotle. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent!! :)

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  27. This sounds so good......Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!


    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino

    The Chicken Chick

    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com


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  28. I hear ya on the chemical laden dressings - why bother when you can make something at home as tasty as this in such a short time? I can't remember the last time I bought salad dressing - thanks for the recipe!

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  29. Wow, this is so yummo! I just pinned it so I (and everyone else) can find this recipe! Thanks for celebrating my birthday with me. Stop by and pick up your 10% off My Spice Sage coupon and see two promotions (one ends tonight)

    http://4you-withlove.blogspot.com/2013/05/my-favorite-spices-giveawaywinner-plus.html

    Marilyn

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