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    Chipotle Vinaigrette (Copycat)

    Published on: February 1, 2023 - Molly Thompson10 Comments

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    Make a batch of this chipotle vinaigrette and look forward to your salads all week! It's sweet from the honey, smoky from the chipotles in adobo, and tastes just like the dressing at Chipotle.

    If you're wondering "does Chipotle sell their vinaigrette?", sadly the answer is no, but luckily we've got this copycat recipe that's just as good, maybe better!

    chipotle honey vinaigrette pouring over a fresh avocado salad
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    • Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
    • Ingredient Notes
    • How to make Chipotle Vinaigrette
    • Watch How to Make It
    • FAQs
    • Ways to Use Chipotle Vinaigrette
    • Similar Recipes You'll Love
    • Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
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    I am obsessed with Chipotle's Honey Vinaigrette dressing. I'm guessing you're a fan of Chipotle mexican grill too since you landed here! I always order a salad and the dressing is my favorite part.

    I was craving the dressing when we made BBQ chicken salads and I wanted to make my homemade vinaigrette. The smoky flavors from and the sweetness from the honey makes the most delicious sauce to top salads or burrito bowls.

    Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette

    Although the calories in the Chipotle vinaigrette are somewhat high, it's made of pretty quality ingredients. I love making it at home because you can control the ingredients and amounts. Chipotle's version is made with rice bran oil and a good amount of honey, but this recipe is made with olive oil and less honey to make it healthier.

    Ingredient Notes

    Here's a list of what Chipotle uses in their restaurant version, as well as our copycat chipotle vinaigrette.  Most are pantry staples and easy (and affordable) to find at the grocery store. Jump down to the recipe card for exact measurements.

    • Olive oil: I like to use light olive oil or a good quality EVOO in dressings because they're the base and you can really taste them. Avocado oil is also really light and great quality.
    • Red wine vinegar: this is what Chipotle uses in their recipe and it is full of acid so it balances out the oil really well and gives the dressing a tang. You could use apple cider vinegar wf you have that on hand.
    • Honey: it's in the name of the recipe after all! This gives the dressing sweetness but could be swapped for maple syrup, agave or omitted for a whole30 option.
    • Chipotle in adobo sauce: these chipotle peppers come in the can and add so much spice and smoky flavor. Add more chipotle chiles if you want a deeper flavor.
    • Garlic: fresh garlic is best but you could also use garlic powder.
    • Lime juice: this also adds acid, but also gives it a real Mexican flavor.
    • Spices: oregano, cumin, salt and pepper combine round out the flavor and spice. They really add so much to this dressing!

    What to do with leftover chipotle's in adobo: make these Instant Pot chicken tinga tacos!

    ingredients for chipotle vinaigrette on a countertop

    How to make Chipotle Vinaigrette

    This is an overview with step-by-step photos, to make this honey chipotle salad dressing. Full printable instructions are in the recipe card below.

    Add all of the dressing ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until it's completely combined and the chipotles are broken down.

    Taste test the dressing and add more spices if needed. You can add another chipotle in adobo if you want a deeper, smoky, spicy flavor. Blend again if needed.

    Serve over your favorite salad or store in a mason jar in the fridge for later.

    two images showing how to make chipotle honey vinaigrette in the blender before and after it's blended

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    FAQs

    How much sugar is in chipotle vinaigrette?

    There are 5g of sugar in this chipotle vinaigrette recipe, while the restaurant version has closer to 10g per serving.

    How many calories are in chipotle honey vinaigrette?

    There are 220 calories in 1 (2 ounce) serving of the dressing at Chipotle and 210 calories in this homemade version.

    Can you make it keto?

    One (2 ounce) serving only has 6 net carbs, but you could reduce that amount by leaving out the honey or swapping with a keto sweetener.

    • Salads: Pour it over your favorite salads like this roasted sweet potato and kale salad, kale and goat cheese salad, BBQ chicken salad, simple green salad, or the classic taco salad.
    • Raosted vegetables: Drizzle the dressing over roasted sweet potatoes or other veggies.
    • Toss it in a burrito bowl: make your own homemade chipotle with rice, chicken, black beans, guacamole, cheese or drizzle it over our fiesta lime shrimp bowls.
    • Use it as a marinade for meat/seafood like in this cilantro lime chicken or fiesta lime shrimp bowls. Learn how to marinate chicken and thank us later!
    • Toss it with pasta salad or veggie salads like this cucumber tomato avocado salad or Mexican street corn pasta salad.

    Ways to Use Chipotle Vinaigrette

    • Salads: Pour it over your favorite salads like this roasted sweet potato and kale salad, kale and goat cheese salad, BBQ chicken salad, simple green salad, or the classic taco salad.
    • Roasted vegetables: Drizzle the dressing over roasted sweet potatoes or other veggies.
    • Toss it in a burrito bowl: make your own homemade chipotle with rice, chicken, black beans, guacamole, cheese or drizzle it over our fiesta lime shrimp bowls.
    • Use it as a marinade for meat/seafood like in this cilantro lime chicken or fiesta lime shrimp bowls. Learn how to marinate chicken and thank us later!
    • Toss it with pasta salad or veggie salads like this cucumber tomato avocado salad or Mexican street corn pasta salad.
    chipotle honey vinaigrette in a medium weck jar on a wood cutting board

    If you make this chipotle honey vinaigrette recipe, I’d love for you to give it a star rating ★ below. You can also tag me on Instagram so I can see it!

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    chipotle vinaigrette in a glass jar next to a fresh lime

    Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette

    Make a batch of this chipotle honey vinaigrette and look forward to your salads all week! It's sweet from the honey, smoky from the chipotles in adobo, and tastes just like the dressing at Chipotle.
    4.67 from 15 votes
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 7 (1-2 ounces per serving)
    Calories: 210kcal
    Author: Molly Thompson
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    Ingredients

    • ⅔ cup olive oil (or avocado oil/vegetable oil - see note 1)
    • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons honey
    • 1 chipotle in adobo + 1 teaspoon of the sauce (more or less to desired spice level)
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice (about ½ large lime)
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Recommended Equipment

    • High speed blender or food processor

    Instructions

    • Add all of the dressing ingredients to a high speed blender or food processor and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until it's completely combined and the chipotles are broken down.
    • Taste test the dressing and add more spices if needed. You can add another chipotle in adobo if you want a deeper, smoky, spicy flavor. Blend again if needed.
    • Serve over your favorite salad or store in a mason jar in the fridge for later.

    Notes

    Oil: Chipotle uses rice bran oil in their recipe. We chose to use olive oil or avocado oil for added flavor and nutritional reasons, but rice bran, canola oil or vegetable oil will work too.
    Chipotle in Adobo: we're only using a few in this recipe, so use the rest to make sheet pan shrimp fajitas, white bean vegetarian chili, Instant Pot chicken tinga, or spicy chicken chipotle pasta. You can also flash freeze them on a sheet pan and then store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
    Storage: Store leftover dressing in an airtight container for 7-9 days. A wide-mouth mason jar with a lid is one of our favorite ways to store dressings and marinades. These chipotle peppers have a strong pigment so choose a container that won't stain. This is why we love a glass container!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2ounces | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.9g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 21.4g | Sodium: 1.5mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5.1g
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    1. Deanna says

      January 17, 2022 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      How long can you keep it for in the fridge. ?

      Reply
    2. gabe guerra says

      January 24, 2022 at 3:43 pm

      I do not see any portions for the ingredients.

      Please help

      Reply
    3. Jessica Snipes says

      June 25, 2022 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love this recipe. I make a big batch of it and the freeze it into smaller portions till I need it.

      Reply
    4. Barbra Broidy says

      February 12, 2023 at 3:47 pm

      Hi, haven't made this yet but planning on it soon...is there a specific kind of honey that you recommend? I have orange blossom, Manuka, wildflower and raw berry. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        March 09, 2023 at 8:56 am

        We use standard raw honey!

        Reply
    5. Wendy Wiggins says

      February 18, 2023 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      I made a keto version of this today by using Choc Zero honey. It turned out great!

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        March 09, 2023 at 8:50 am

        Sounds great, Wendy!

        Reply
    6. Constance says

      March 15, 2023 at 11:54 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never had the Chipotle version, but this was delicious! I’ll keep it in my salad dressing rotation.

      Reply
    7. Jennifer says

      March 16, 2023 at 3:35 pm

      Where can you get chipotle dress at

      Reply
    8. Talha says

      March 28, 2023 at 1:36 pm

      https://usarecipe1.blogspot.com/2023/03/chipotle-salad-dressing.html
      This is my recipe link please visit here
      Thanks

      Reply

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