Copycat Recipe: Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
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This chipotle honey vinaigrette tastes just like the original.
I love Chipotle’s chipotle honey vinaigrette so I came up with this copycat version by fiddling around with the ingredients listed on the Chipotle website. It tastes almost identical to the original. Toss it with romaine lettuce, beans, corn, avocado, grilled meats — or all of the above! By the way, if you’re a big Chipotle fan, you’ll love this Chipotle-inspired cilantro-lime rice.
“DELISH!!! Exactly the same as the restaurant. I’ve made it at least 6 times…always have it in my fridge. It’s good on everything!”
What You’ll Need To Make Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
- Red Wine Vinegar: Provides acidity and tanginess, balancing the sweetness of the honey and the richness of the oil.
- Honey: Adds sweetness and depth of flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the vinaigrette.
- Vegetable Oil: Helps create a smooth and emulsified texture, ensuring the vinaigrette coats ingredients evenly.
- Dried Oregano: Infuses herbal notes to the dressing’s flavor profile.
- Salt and Pepper: Enhance flavor and season the vinaigrette.
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce: Bring smoky heat and complexity, replicating the signature flavor of Chipotle’s vinaigrette. You can find them in the Latin section of most supermarkets.
- Garlic: Provides aromatic depth and savory undertones.
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
How To Make Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
Simply combine all of the ingredients in a blender or mini food processor.
And process until smooth. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Sure! It will keep nicely for up to 5 days stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Just give it a good shake before using to recombine any separated ingredients.
Yes, you can definitely freeze leftover chipotle peppers in adobo. Portion them into small amounts, freeze in ice cube trays, transfer to a freezer-safe container once solid, and thaw as needed for future use. If you don’t have an ice cube tray, simply spread the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce in tablespoon-sized portions on a baking sheet lined with parchment, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for storage.
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Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
This chipotle honey vinaigrette tastes just like the original.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 small garlic cloves, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or mini food processor and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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- Serving size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 173
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 172 mg
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
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I made this and did not use chipotle peppers because I didn’t have them and I had to use apple cider vinegar instead of the red wine.
It turned out absolutely delicious!!!!
I make this all the time. My family loves it. Thanks!
This is a lick the bowl clean type of dressing! It’s soooooo amazingly good!
This dressing is fantastic for Spring/ Summer salads. I used 4 Chipotles because I love the heat. My lady and I used it in Flour Tortillas stuffed with garden salad & diced Avocado. Absolutely delicious! I did add a 1/2 Tsp of Cumin. Will be my go-to dressing for the warm weather Months. Thx Jen! Another great keeper recipe from you.🌹🌹🌹
I was a little weirded out about using vegetable oil in a dressing, so I used olive oil instead, and while the dressing was very good, the olive oil taste slightly over powered everything. I made it again this week and used vegetable oil. Holy smokes is it delicious! So, for anyone questioning the oil, follow the recipe as directed and you won’t regret it. This one is a keeper!
I thought the same thing so I’m glad that you mentioned this. Thanks!
Thank You Thank You Thank You…. You are a lifesaver!! I get a salad delivered from Chipotle on average twice per week and have had issues where approximately 90% of the time, they do not include dressing (even after talking to managers etc.)… and this dressing is the main reason why I love their salads so much.
I made your recipe this evening and it not only is a great substitute but I think is even better than the real thing! My only concern is that since it is so conveniently easy to make now, that I am going to use it on everything 🙂
LOL – glad you like it!
So good! Not a Chipotle Restaurant person, but I LOVE this dressing. I’ve made it before w/ lime and I like this version much better. Looking forward to my grilled chicken salad tonight. 😊
Thank you! I did not have honey or vegetable oil, so I subbed agave and olive oil. I reduced the oil to same measurement as the vinegar. It was amazing. I may never go back to Chipotle again!
I came here for the exact same reason! I treat myself to a chipotle salad one a week and they just never , ever remember the dressing. I’m gonna make this and give it a try!
I made this last night and it was fantastic! Tastes very similar to the dressing from Chipotle. This will be my new go-to dressing!
Oh my gosh, I could have written this myself. I have even written corporate about it and asked why it is impossible for them to remember to add the dressing to the bag. I know I won’t get it unless I physically pick it up myself haha. Glad for this recipe, too!
Oh my gosh!!! I literally just wrote to them complaining about it!! Whyyyy for the love of God can’t they ever remember to put the dressing in the bag?! It makes the whole salad. I’m glad someone else feels my pain… Although I wish we didn’t have to!
Made this tonight to make a big salad with leftover chicken. My whole family loved this dressing! It will always be in my refrigerator.
Yes! This recipe is spot on! We love to make our own Chipotle bowls at home, but without the dressing it’s just not quite the same….but now its perfect!!
This vinaigrette is EVERYTHING!!!!! My house goes into panic mode when it’s not in the refrigerator. It’s incredible on tacos, salads, frankly anything! After a meal, we even dip our tortilla chips in it LOL
YUMMY YUM YUM!!!! My college-aged son used to love Chipotle so much he took a job there during college. We were all dying for it, but being confined, I figured why not try to make it at home? I grilled marinaded thighs and served them with cilantro lime rice, black beans and a salad with your dressing which was absolutely delicious. It was just by luck that I had some left over chipotle peppers in adobo in the freezer and all of the other ingredients in my pantry. Usually I’m pleading with the kids to finish their salad, but today they licked their plates clean (my husband too)! My Chipotle-loving son gave it two thumbs up. Looking forward to trying some of your other recipes 🙂