Copycat Chipotle Salad Dressing Recipe

With a punchy blend of smoky, sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, this copycat Chipotle honey vinaigrette will have you craving salad - or at least the dressing!

Course Condiments

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette, Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette Recipe, Chipotle Salad Dressing, Chipotle Salad Dressing Recipe, Copycat Chipotle Salad Dressing

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Servings servings

Calories 141kcal

Author Faith Gorsky

Equipment

High speed blender (see Notes)

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons MCT oil optional (see Notes)
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 chipotle pepper in adobo with about 1/2 tablespoon adobo sauce (adjust to taste)
1 clove garlic peeled (add another clove if you like it garlicky)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender, and process until smooth.

Notes

If You Don't Have a High-Speed Blender: Peel and crush the garlic before adding it to a regular blender or food processor with the other ingredients.

Recipe Yield and Serving Size: This recipe makes about 1 cup of dressing, which is 8 (2-tablespoon) servings.

Storage: Store the dressing in a covered glass jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Shake well before using.

Low Carb and Keto-Friendly Version: Use keto honey instead of regular honey.

MCT Oil: This is optional; you can use more olive oil (or avocado oil) if you prefer. If you aren't familiar with MCT oil (aka medium-triglyceride oil), it's a flavorless oil made from coconut or palm kernel oil. It has a whole host of potential health benefits, such as weight loss and a quick boost of energy. (You can read more about MCT oil on Cleveland Clinic, WebMD, and Healthline.

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