This 5-Minute Creamy Chipotle Mayo is the perfect universal sauce for drizzling, dipping and spreading! Only six ingredients + can be modified to be Whole30 compliant!
If there’s one sauce/spread/dressing that can please any Texan, it’s chipotle mayo.
Drizzle it on tacos.
Use it as a creamy salad dressing.
Dip sweet potato fries in it. (Really please do this. It’s insanely good.)
Use it as a spread on a burger.
It’s one of those sauces that I’m never worried if I make too much because I know it will be gone in two days.
The Ingredients
The best part about this sauce is it’s simplicity.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- lime
- fresh cilantro
- chipotle peppers in adobe sauce
- salt
- garlic
- creamy base*
*This sauce can be made two ways. We’ve made it a million times with plain Greek yogurt as the base, which makes it lower in calories if you’re looking for a “skinny” option. During our Whole30, we made it with homemade mayo from the original Whole30 book, and it was equally as tasty.
You’ll also need a food processor to blend the sauce smoothly. For Valentine’s Day last year, my husband got me this mini spatula set, and they are the BEST for using in the food processor and in small bowls.
Yes, my husband gets me kitchen tools for holidays. I’m easy to please, y’all.
One More Shortcut
During our Whole30, I could never find chipotle peppers in adobe sauce that were compliant.
So, here’s what you can do: substitute the chipotle peppers for chili powder, let it sit for 5 minutes or so for the flavors to mix, and serve it up. Whole30 or not, if you’re in a pinch, chili powder will do the trick.
(By the way, you can find chipotle peppers in adobe sauce usually near the Hispanic food section in a grocery store, near the diced green chiles and jalapeños.)
The uses for this chipotle mayo are endless- enjoy!
More saucy goodness: Crazy Good Vegan & Whole30 Approved Green Chile Queso
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| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Servings |
cup
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- 1 cup mayo or plain greek yogurt
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/4 bunch cilantro chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobe sauce
Ingredients
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- In a food processor, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use plain Greek yogurt as your base for a "skinny" version!
- In a pinch, substitute 2 tbsp chili powder for the chipotle peppers in adobe sauce.
- For salad dressing, add a little water to thin to desired consistency.
Thanks for reading,
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How do you make chili peppers in adobe sauce? Adobe sauce, how do you mae this?
Hi there! They’re purchased from the store in adobo sauce, near the canned jalapenos and green chiles.
Loved this!! I did add some fresh chives that made it even
More amazing and amped up the ranch flavor. Sooogood, Thank you! 5*