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Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dressing
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Description

Smoky, sweet, and tangy—this Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette is the bold dressing your salads and grain bowls have been missing. With just a few pantry staples and a blender, you’ll have a restaurant-quality sauce ready in minutes. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch option, easy dinner upgrade, or healthy snack topper, this easy recipe adds instant flavor. Ideal for everything from tacos to avocado toast, it’s one of those food ideas you’ll keep coming back to. Try it as a marinade or dip too—endless breakfast ideas and dinner ideas just got a serious flavor boost.


Ingredients

Scale

2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 tablespoon adobo sauce

2 tablespoons honey

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

1 clove garlic

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons water


Instructions

1. Peel the garlic and measure out all ingredients.

2. Add chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, olive oil, salt, and water to a blender.

3. Blend until completely smooth and emulsified.

4. Taste and adjust sweetness, heat, or acidity to your preference.

5. If the vinaigrette is too thick, add more water one tablespoon at a time.

6. Transfer to a glass jar or airtight container.

7. Refrigerate for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.


Notes

Start with one chipotle pepper if you’re unsure about spice level.

Let the vinaigrette chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Use glass containers for storage to preserve taste and freshness.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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