Chipotle Mexican Grill Vinaigrette
Elevate your summer gatherings with a homemade Chipotle Mexican Grill Vinaigrette that dazzles the taste buds! This vibrant dressing combines the smoky heat of chipotles with the sweetness of honey and tanginess of red wine vinegar, making it a versatile addition to salads, grilled meats, or even as a marinade. With just 5 minutes of preparation, you’ll have a flavorful dressing that’s both healthy and customizable to suit your spice preferences. Perfect for picnics and barbecues, this vinaigrette not only enhances your dishes but also impresses friends and family. Dive into this easy recipe and enjoy the delightful balance of flavors!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups neutral vegetable oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2–3 chipotles in adobo (plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, honey, chipotles with adobo sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, sea salt, and dried oregano.
- Blend on high until smooth, scraping down sides as needed (about 30 seconds).
- Adjust consistency by adding filtered water one tablespoon at a time if necessary.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before transferring to an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg