Copycat Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette – Sweet, Smoky, Tangy
This Copycat Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette combines honey, chipotle peppers, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and spices to create a sweet, smoky, and tangy dressing. The recipe takes only minutes to prepare and delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home. Its smooth texture and balanced heat make it ideal for salads, grain bowls, wraps, and grilled meats. Easy to customize and versatile in use, this vinaigrette adds bold flavor to a variety of dishes. Once you try it, you'll want to keep a jar in your refrigerator at all times.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a blender, add red wine vinegar, honey, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend until smooth and fully combined.
- With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing becomes smooth and emulsified.
- Add more honey for sweetness or more chipotle for extra heat if desired.
- Transfer to a sealed jar or container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- Chipotle peppers in adobo provide authentic smokiness.
- Freshly blended dressing has the best texture.
- Honey balances the spicy heat.
- Refrigerate after preparation.
- Shake well before each use.
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Flavor improves after a few hours of chilling.