Vegan Chipotle Southwest Sauce (Subway Copycat Recipe)

If you’re a fan of the spicy and smoky flavors of Subway’s chipotle southwest sauce, then you’re going to love copycat Chipotle Southwest Sauce recipe!

This versatile sauce is good for more than just subway sandwiches. You can use it as a dip, dressing, or condiment. It’s fast to make at home and way healthier than the Subway version.

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Table of Contents

• Why You’ll Love Chipotle Southwest Sauce
• Is Chipotle Sauce Spicy?
• What is Southwestern Sauce Made Of?
• How to Make Chipotle Southwest Sauce
• Pro Tips for Southwest Sauce
• Ingredient Substitutions for Chipotle Southwest Sauce (Subway)
• How Long Does Chipotle Southwest Sauce Last?
• Can You Freeze Chipotle Southwest Sauce?
• Is Chipotle Sauce from Subway Keto and Low Carb?
• Is Chipotle Southwest Sauce Vegan?
• Is Chipotle Southwest Sauce Gluten Free?
• What is Chipotle Southwest Sauce Used For?
• What is in Southwest Chipotle Seasoning?
• What is the Taste of Chipotle Southwest Dressing?
• What to Serve with Chipotle Southwest Dressing?
• More Sauce Recipes to Try

Why You’ll Love Chipotle Southwest Sauce

This chipotle southwest sauce tastes like a fiesta in your mouth. It’s loaded with smokey and slightly spicy flavor to elevate any meal from bland to amazing.

While the regular Subway chipotle southwest sauce uses dairy. My version is vegan and free from preserves!

This sauce is:

• Vegan
• Dairy Free
• Gluten Free
• 5 Minutes
• Easy to Make
• Nut Free
• Keto Friendly
• Low Carb
• Vegetarian Friendly
• Paleo
• Anti-inflammatory

Is Chipotle Sauce Spicy?

This recipe for chipotle sauce isn’t spicy but it does have a little bit of warmth to it. If you like spicy you can add more chilis in adobo. I consider southwest sauce to be pretty mild. Anyone can eat it, even those who don’t like spicy foods.

What is Southwestern Sauce Made Of?

Southwestern sauce is made from a combination of dairy products, chilis and dried spices including:

• Vegan Ranch Dressing
• Vegan Mayo
• Chipotle Chilis in Adobo Sauce
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Sugar
• Onion Powder
• Mustard Powder
• Smoked Paprika
• 1Chili Powder
• Sea Salt

For the full ingredient amounts check the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.

How to Make Chipotle Southwest Sauce

• In a mixing bowl, combine the ranch dressing, mayo, apple cider vinegar, and chipotles in adobo .
• Add the onion powder, mustard powder, paprika, chili powder, and salt to the mixing bowl.Stir all the ingredients until they are fully combined. Taste the sauce and adjust the salt and chili powder as needed to suit your taste.

Pro Tips for Southwest Sauce

• Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
• Start with a small amount of chipotle pepper or chili powder and adjust to your desired level of spiciness.
• Make the sauce in advance to allow the flavors to meld together.
• Use a whisk or immersion blender to fully combine the ingredients.
• Double or triple the recipe to make a larger batch for parties or gatherings.
• Make a paste out of the chilis in adobo sauce by blending them in the food processor to avoid chunks of chili in your sauce.

Ingredient Substitutions for Chipotle Southwest Sauce (Subway)

If you want to make this sauce without having to run to the store, here are a few ingredient swaps you can try!

• Vegan Ranch Dressing – Use regular ranch
• Vegan Mayo – Regular mayo or greek yogurt would work well.
• Chipotles in adobo – I like to use sriracha sauce instead.
• Garlic Powder – Fresh garlic works well.
• Chili Powder – Cayenne or black pepper works well.
• Mustard Powder – A teaspoon of Dijon mustard will do the trick!

How Long Does Chipotle Southwest Sauce Last?

This sauce will last in the fridge for up to five days in an air tight container. But you can freeze it for up to 4 months. I like freezing sauce in ice cube trays.

That way I can defrost the perfect amount of sauce for 1 serving at a time. Especially since you cannot refreeze the sauce after it has already been thawed out once.

Can You Freeze Chipotle Southwest Sauce?

Actually, one bright side to making this chipotle southwest sauce with vegan ingredients is that you can freeze it! Traditional southwest sauce made with real ranch dressing and mayo doesn’t freeze well.

Because when dairy is frozen it looses it’s smooth texture. The water molecules in the dairy expand when they freeze. This breaks the structure of the dairy, creating a gritty texture.

Vegan southwest sauce is made from fats, nuts, seeds and water. All of which freeze beautifully. Your sauce will still be silky smooth after you defrost it.

Is Chipotle Sauce from Subway Keto and Low Carb?

Yes! I have great news, this chipotle style southwestern sauce is both keto and low carb. Each 2 tablespoon sized serving only has 1 gram of carbs!

Is Chipotle Southwest Sauce Vegan?

Traditional chipotle southwest sauce is not vegan. Most recipes use ranch dressing and mayonnaise. Mayo is made with eggs and ranch contains dairy from buttermilk or yogurt.

My recipe uses vegan versions of ranch and mayo so it’s vegan. If you don’t want to make vegan chipotle southwest sauce, you can use regular ranch dressing and mayo.

Is Chipotle Southwest Sauce Gluten Free?

Yes chipotle southwest sauce is gluten free!

What is Chipotle Southwest Sauce Used For?

Chipotle Southwest Sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used for a variety of dishes. It’s perfect as a dip for vegetables or tortilla chips, a dressing for salads or sandwiches, or a sauce for grilled meats or seafood.

It’s also a popular topping for Mexican-style dishes like tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.

Here are some of my favorite recipes to douse in this smokey aioli:

What is in Southwest Chipotle Seasoning?

Every recipe for southwestern sauce is different but in my vegan version I used onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, smoked paprika, and chili powder.

What is the Taste of Chipotle Southwest Dressing?

Chipotle southwest dressing tastes a lot like an aioli with Texas flavor from warm spices like garlic, onion, chipotle and paprika. So think of a smooth creamy consistency with. smokey campfire flavor and a hint of chili pepper spice.

What to Serve with Chipotle Southwest Dressing?

Oh man there are so many things you can serve with chiptole southwest dressing.

• Any BBQ food, sandwiches, burgers would taste great with a hit of chipotle southwest dressing. Additionally you can use this sauce as a dip for veggies or finger food.

• I love serving this sauce with sweet potato fries instead of ketchup.
• Use it as a sauce for nachos or tortilla chips.
• Make it a dressing for Spanish style salads.
• Sauce for grilled meats or seafood
• It’s also a popular topping for Mexican-style dishes like tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.

More Sauce Recipes to Try

If you love quick and easy sauce recipes check out these vegan easy sauces and dips you can make at home!