Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette Recipe
Introduction
This Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette is a perfect blend of smoky heat and sweet tang, ideal for salads or as a marinade. Its creamy texture and bold flavors add excitement to any dish without overpowering it.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (60 g) red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons chipotles in adobo (about 1-2 peppers with sauce)
- 2 ½ tablespoons honey
- ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup (109 g) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Add red wine vinegar, water, chipotles in adobo sauce, honey, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to the bowl of a blender. Blend until well combined.
- Step 2: With the blender on low speed, slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil until the mixture emulsifies and thickens into a creamy vinaigrette.
- Step 3: Pour the vinaigrette into a container with a lid and chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Adjust the amount of chipotles to control the heat level to your preference.
- Use olive oil instead of vegetable oil for a richer flavor.
- Add a small clove of garlic to the blender for an extra layer of taste.
Storage
Store the vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake or stir well before each use, as separation may occur. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make this vinaigrette without a blender?
For best results, a blender or food processor is recommended to properly emulsify the oil and other ingredients, but you can whisk vigorously by hand if necessary.
What dishes go well with Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette?
This vinaigrette pairs wonderfully with mixed greens, grilled vegetables, chicken salads, and as a marinade for meats.
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Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About ¾ cup (180 ml) 1x
Description
This Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette is a smoky, sweet, and tangy salad dressing that combines the bold flavors of chipotles in adobo with the natural sweetness of honey and the acidity of red wine vinegar. Perfect for adding a zesty kick to any salad or marinade.
Ingredients
Vinaigrette Ingredients
- ¼ cup (60 g) red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons chipotles in adobo (about 1–2 peppers with sauce)
- 2 ½ tablespoons honey
- ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup (109 g) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the red wine vinegar, water, chipotles in adobo sauce, honey, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried oregano into the bowl of a blender and blend until well combined.
- Emulsify Oil: With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil to emulsify the mixture and create a smooth, cohesive vinaigrette.
- Store Vinaigrette: Pour the finished vinaigrette into a container with a tight-fitting lid and chill in the refrigerator.
- Refrigerate: Store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, shaking or stirring before each use to re-emulsify if separation occurs.
Notes
- Shake well before each use as the dressing may separate over time.
- Adjust honey amount to taste depending on desired sweetness.
- Use chipotles in adobo according to your spice tolerance; remove seeds for less heat.
- Perfect as a salad dressing or a marinade for grilled vegetables and meats.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 5 days for best flavor and freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Keywords: Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette, smoky salad dressing, honey vinaigrette, chipotle dressing, adobo sauce dressing, spicy honey vinaigrette
