Copycat Chipotle Vinaigrette
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
16
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Course
Salad
Copycat Chipotle Vinaigrette
Description
This vinaigrette imitates the flavor of popular restaurant dressings by combining red wine vinegar and honey with chipotle peppers and their adobo sauce, creating a harmonious smoky and mildly spicy profile. The addition of oregano and black pepper enhances the herbal and peppery notes, while the vegetable oil emulsifies the dressing into a creamy consistency.
The preparation involves blending all ingredients except the oil and spices, then slowly adding the oil for thickening. The vinaigrette needs refrigeration for 2-4 days for flavors to meld and is best used within that period, as it can separate over time. It works well as a salad dressing or a flavorful addition to grilled vegetables or meats.
Adjust the chipotle quantity for spiciness preference, and the recipe notes highlight substitutions like using only chipotle adobo sauce for convenience. Storage and serving quantities are specified, supporting practical usage of this dressing.
Ingredients
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- honey heaping 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons salt fine sea salt
- 2-3 chipotles in adobo plus 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce from the can (see notes)
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except the oil, oregano, and black pepper to a food processor or blender.
- Blend on high. With the blender or food processor running, slowly stream in the oil until the dressing is emulsified and thickened. If desired, continue slowly adding more oil for a thicker dressing.
- With the machine off, fold in the oregano and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Transfer to a quart jar or other airtight container and refrigerate for 2-4 days.
Notes
- Use chipotle adobo sauce alone if you cannot find whole chipotle peppers in adobo.
- Increase chipotle peppers or adobo sauce for a spicier vinaigrette.
- This dressing separates over time and should be used within 2 to 4 days for best texture and flavor.
- You can halve the recipe to make a smaller batch as desired.
- The recipe yields about one quart of vinaigrette.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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