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Copycat Chipotle Vinaigrette
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Copycat Chipotle Vinaigrette

The Copycat Chipotle Vinaigrette is a smoky, tangy dressing made from red wine vinegar, honey, chipotle peppers in adobo, and a blend of spices. Blended with vegetable oil and seasoned with oregano and black pepper, this vinaigrette has a smooth, emulsified texture with a balanced heat and sweetness. Its distinctive smoky chipotle flavor makes it suitable for salads or as a marinade.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 16
Course: Salad

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

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  1. Add all ingredients except the oil, oregano, and black pepper to a food processor or blender.
  2. 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.
  3. With the machine off, fold in the oregano and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  4. 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.