This easy Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette is a sweet and smoky homemade dressing made with chipotle peppers, honey, lime juice, red wine vinegar, and simple spices. Blend it in just 1 minute for a delicious restaurant-style sauce perfect for salads, bowls, tacos, and more.
⅔ cupvegetable oilcan sub mild olive oil or avocado oil see note 1
¼cupred wine vinegar
3Tablespoonshoneysee note 2
2Tablespoonslime juice
1chipotle in adobo saucesee note 3
½teaspoonoregano
½teaspooncumin
1teaspoonsea saltor to taste
¼teaspoonpepperor to taste
1teaspoonminced garlic
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high for 1 minute to emulsify. I like to use a smoothie cup size, I feel like it works a little better.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Notes
For a "true" copycat, use vegetable oil. We have found this recipe also works great with a mild olive oil or avocado oil if you don't want to use vegetable oil.
Feel free to add an extra Tablespoon or 2 of honey.
1 chipotle makes it about mild/medium spicy. Feel free to add more or less to your desired spice preference.