This copycat chipotle honey vinaigrette brings a bold, smoky sweetness to your plate with just a handful of pantry staples. Whether you're drizzling it over a salad, spooning it onto a burrito bowl, or using it as a dip, this dressing is zesty, golden, and full of flavor.
Inspired by the same flavors that make my Honey Chipotle Chicken so irresistible, this vinaigrette is just as good made from scratch at home. I love keeping a jar of it in the fridge for weekday salads or to spice up roasted veggies or sandwiches.
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Why You'll Love Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
Simple ingredients: everything you need is likely already in your pantry.
Big flavor: smoky, spicy, sweet, and tangy all in one spoonful!
Versatile: perfect for salads, wraps, grilled meats, and even as a dipping sauce.
Key Ingredients
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce: adds smoky heat and depth.
Red wine vinegar: balances the richness with acidity.
Honey: brings natural sweetness to mellow out the heat.
Extra virgin olive oil: provides body and rich texture.
Fresh garlic: adds a savory, punchy flavor.
Dried oregano: a warm herbal note that rounds everything out.
Salt and black pepper: enhances all the other flavors.
Substitutions and Variations
Ingredient swaps:
- Brown sugar or maple syrup can replace honey if needed
- Use avocado oil in place of olive oil.
- Lime juice can be swapped for red wine vinegar for a citrusy twist.
Variations:
- Increase chipotles for more heat.
- Add an extra tablespoon of honey if you like it sweeter.
- Toss in a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika for extra smokey flavor.
Top Tips for Success
- Start with one chipotle pepper and taste before adding more. It can get spicy fast.
- Blend on high for a full 60 seconds to ensure a creamy, emulsified dressing, being sure to scrape down the sides with a rubber scraper about halfway through.
- Let it chill at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop.
Storage
Refrigerate in a tightly sealed jar or container for up to 1 week.
Do not freeze as the emulsion will break.
Serving Suggestions
This Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette is delicious drizzled over grilled shrimp tacos, roasted veggies, or even spooned onto avocado toast. It's also great in wraps, breakfast burritos, or as a bold dressing for your everyday tossed salad.
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Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 chipotle peppers with adobo sauce
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place chipotle peppers, red-wine vinegar, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a blender.
- Blend on high speed for 60 seconds until ingredients are smooth.
- Transfer vinaigrette to a mason jar and seal tight. Refrigerate.
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