Homemade Subway Chipotle Southwest Sauce Copycat
Recreate the zesty kick of Subway's Chipotle Southwest Sauce right at home! This easy-to-follow recipe gives you the perfect blend of smoky, tangy, and sweet, perfect for sandwiches, salads, and more.
Equipment
- Food processor or immersion blender
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing or sour cream
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Ingredients
- Fresh cilantro to taste (optional)
- Paprika to taste (optional)
- Lime juice or lemon juice to taste (optional)
- Black pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine mayo, ranch dressing or sour cream, and chipotle peppers. Blend until the peppers are fully incorporated and the sauce has a smooth, creamy texture.
- Now, add your white vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Blend again until everything is smooth and well incorporated.
- Taste your sauce and adjust to your preference. If you want it tangier, add some more vinegar. If you want it sweeter, add a bit more sugar. If you want it spicier, throw in another chipotle pepper or some black pepper.
- Optional: Add cilantro, paprika, and lime or lemon juice, and give it one last whirl in the blender.
- Once you're happy with the taste, transfer your sauce into an airtight container and refrigerate. Allow the flavors to mingle for at least an hour before using.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.
- You can adjust the heat level by adding more or less of the chipotle peppers.
- Store your sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Don't forget, this sauce is great not just for sandwiches but also for salads, as a dip, or even as a marinade.
- If you're using it as a marinade, remember to set some aside for serving. Don't use the sauce that raw meat has been sitting in.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 386mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.2mg
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