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Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette

This Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette is a boldly flavored copycat recipe that’s deliciously tangy and smoky-sweet. It’s easy to make with just a few ingredients, perfect for salad bowls, burrito bowls, and so much more!

a jar of homemade chipotle honey vinaigrette

Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette Copycat Recipe

If you, like me, are a super fan of Chipotle Mexican Grill’s salad bowls, then I have something you’re gonna want – my copycat Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette recipe!

This homemade dressing is packed with bold flavors, where a little goes a long way. The vinaigrette is tangy, plus perfectly smoky and sweet. It’s SO GOOD with salad bowls and burrito bowls!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I have several solid reasons why this recipe needs to be in your recipe box:

ingredients to make homemade chipotle honey vinaigrette

Ingredients & Substitutions

This recipe has a simple ingredients list. Here’s what you’ll need:

Be sure to scroll down to the printable recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredient amounts.

overhead photo of a fresh salad with black beans and salad dressing

How to Make Chipotle Vinaigrette

This Chipotle restaurant copycat recipe is easy to make at home, so you can enjoy salad bowls to your heart’s content! :)

ingredients in a food processor bowl

Tip: Store the remaining pureed chipotle mixture in an airtight container in the fridge and use it within 1 week in a bloody Marysalsabarbecue saucechicken tortilla soup, or chili. You can also use it in marinades, aiolis, and glazes – anything that can benefit from a deep, rich, smoky chili flavor. I also like to freeze individual portions (3½ tablespoons) so I can make this vinaigrette recipe even quicker in the future!

a spoon showing the consistency of chipotle honey vinaigrette, straight from the food processor bowl
a jar of shaken homemade dressing
a jar of chipotle honey salad dressing inside a bowl of fresh salad with black beans

How To Use Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette

You can use this vinaigrette in a variety of ways. Here are a few ideas:

How To Make Your Own Chipotle Salad Bowl Or Burrito Bowl

Use this honey chipotle dressing with any of the following ingredients to create your own salad bowl or burrito bowl at home:

a jar of homemade chipotle honey vinaigrette, plus a bowl of fresh salad

How To Store

Store your homemade chipotle honey vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator – I like to use a canning jar. It will keep well for up to 1 week.

To use, shake the (tightly sealed) dressing vigorously to combine. If the oil solidifies, just set the dressing out on the counter for 30 minutes before eating.

a jar of homemade chipotle honey vinaigrette

Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette

Yield: 1 cup
prep time: 15 minutes
total time: 15 minutes
This Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette is a boldly flavored copycat recipe that's deliciously tangy and smoky-sweet. It's easy to make with just a few ingredients, perfect for salad bowls, burrito bowls, and so much more!
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • To create pureed chipotles: Using a blender or food processor, blitz the contents of a 7-ounce can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce on high speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. Scrape the pureed chipotles into a small bowl.
  • Add 3½ tablespoons of the pureed chipotles back to the food processor bowl (no need to wash it first). Add the red wine vinegar, honey, water, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend on high speed until smooth, about 10-20 seconds. (See Notes below for suggestions of how to use the remaining chipotle puree.)
  • With food processor on low speed, very slowly drizzle the the oil through the hole in the lid (place a towel over the top as you pour, to catch any splatters), until the dressing comes together and emulsifies.
  • Pour the vinaigrette into an airtight container – I like to use a canning jar. Use immediately or chill for an hour or two to let the flavors blend. Give it a vigorous shake before using to combine.

Notes

Suggestions for using the remaining chipotle puree: Store the remaining pureed chipotle mixture in an airtight container in the fridge and use it within 1 week in a bloody Marysalsabarbecue saucechicken tortilla soup, or chili. You can also use it in marinades, aiolis, and glazes – anything that can benefit from a deep, rich, smoky chili flavor. I also like to freeze individual portions (3½ tablespoons) so I can make this vinaigrette recipe even quicker in the future!
To store: Store your homemade chipotle honey vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator – I like to use a canning jar. It will keep well for up to 1 week. To use, shake the (tightly sealed) dressing vigorously to combine. If the oil solidifies, just set the dressing out on the counter for 30 minutes before eating.
To use, just shake the (tightly sealed) dressing vigorously to combine. If the oil solidifies, be sure to set the dressing out on the counter for 30 minutes before eating.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 173kcal Carbohydrates: 12g Protein: 1g Fat: 14g Saturated Fat: 1g Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g Sodium: 173mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 9g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.
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This post was originally published in 2013, then updated in 2023.