5 from 801 votes
Chipotle Dressing
This Chipotle Dressing combines red wine vinegar, honey, and a smoky adobo sauce emulsified with olive oil for a tangy and slightly sweet vinaigrette. The inclusion of cumin and oregano adds earthy warmth, while garlic powder deepens the flavor. It offers a smooth, well-balanced dressing that enhances salads or dishes needing a smoky, subtly spicy kick.
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
3 mins
Servings:
16
servings (2 tbsp each)
Calories:
206 kcal
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano see note 2, dried
- 1 1/2 cups olive oil or rice bran oil (see note 3)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine red wine vinegar, honey, adobo sauce, water, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano and pulse to combine.
- With the motor still running, drizzle in the oil until the salad dressing comes together and emulsifies. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoon pepper).
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Notes
- Store leftover dressing covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- To make your own adobo sauce, whisk together tomato paste, cider vinegar, chipotle powder, cumin, and other spices for an authentic smoky flavor.
- You can substitute dried Mexican oregano with Italian oregano or fresh oregano for a similar herbaceous note.
- Rice bran oil can be used instead of olive oil to achieve a more neutral flavor profile, as in some original recipes.
- This recipe yields about 2 cups, enough for approximately 16 servings at 2 tablespoons each.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 tbsp
Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
195mg
(8%)
Potassium
11mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings (2 tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tbsp | |
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.