The perfect sauce that goes with any meal! Tangy, creamy, and fresh describes this gorgeous dressing or sauce for salads, wraps, sandwiches, wings, and more. The options for uses are endless with my quick ingredient sauce, a few spices, and 1 food processor. Similar to my protein packed avocado chicken salad with kefir and basil recipe. Let’s dig into the details for my roasted red pepper and cilantro dressing with kefir.
A blend of quinoa, rice, herbs, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, cranraisins, roasted red pepper and cilantro dressing with kefir.
The Ingredients
- 4 fresh long peppers, I use Pure Flavor Craft House
- 1/3 cup Lifeway Kefir original flavor
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup water or olive oil
- Heaping handful of fresh cilantro
- Pinch of salt
Throw it all in a food processor and you are done!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS DRESSING OR SAUCE?
Anything! I tossed it with some jasmine rice, cranraisins, quinoa, and other pantry ingredients I had on hand. Double down with a dipping sauce, sandwich spread, or pizza topping! My recipe is here for a divine pizza idea and here for a tasty entertaining recipe!
HOW TO MAKE THIS LOW FAT
The best way to cut the fat is reduce the Greek yogurt to non-fat and use water instead of olive oil. Kefir naturally has fat included in addition to olive oil. Water is a great way to thin out the mixture without losing texture or thickness. I’m a huge fan of non-fat and low-fat (0% milk fat or even 2% milk fat). I like to cut it out where it isn’t too necessary. Sometimes it is a must, but we can save that for a different recipe.
Creamy and sensational! Loaded with fresh herbs, gut friendly kefir, and spices to pack in a punch of flavor. Great for taco Tuesdays 😉
FOR MORE KEFIR INSPIRED RECIPES OR DRESSINGS, TRY:
- Gut Friendly Honey Mustard Salad Dressing With Kefir
- Espresso Overnight Oats With Kefir
- Simple Cheese Scones With Kefir
FOR HEALTHY RECIPES THAT WOULD PAIR WITH ROASTED PEPPER DRESSING:
- Healthy, High Protein Cuban-Style Marinated Baked Chicken
- Quick 10-Minute One Pan Mediterranean Shakshuka With Feta Cheese
Roasted Red Pepper and Cilantro Dressing with Kefir
Equipment
- Food processor
- Baking pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 4 whole peppers I used anaheim and sweet peppers
- 1/3 cup plain kefir
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup water or 1 extra tablespoon olive oil
- Handful fresh cilantro
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Broil peppers whole on Hi for 10-15 minutes. Rest for 2 minutes.
- Pull the stems off and add peppers and remaining ingredients to the food processor.
- Pulse until combined. Season as needed.
- Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.
