Copycat Recipe: Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
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This copycat Chipotle honey vinaigrette is smoky, sweet, tangy, and just like the original—perfect for drizzling over salads, grilled meats, or whatever you’re craving.
I love Chipotle’s chipotle honey vinaigrette so I came up with this copycat version by fiddling around with the ingredients listed on the Chipotle website. It tastes almost identical to the original. Toss it with romaine lettuce, beans, corn, avocado, grilled meats—or all of the above!
And if you’re a big Chipotle fan, you’ll also love my copycat Chipotle chicken, cilantro-lime rice and fresh corn salsa. Once you try it all together, you might not miss the takeout version at all.
“DELISH!!! Exactly the same as the restaurant. I’ve made it at least 6 times…always have it in my fridge. It’s good on everything!”
What You’ll Need To Make Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
- Red wine vinegar: Adds the tangy kick that balances the sweetness of the honey and richness of the oil.
- Honey: A touch of sweetness goes a long way here—it rounds out the flavors and gives the vinaigrette some depth.
- Vegetable oil: The neutral base that ties it all together.
- Dried oregano & cumin: For that earthy, unmistakably Chipotle-style flavor.
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce: The key to that smoky heat—don’t skip them. You’ll find them in small cans in the Latin section of most grocery stores.
- Garlic: Adds a savory flavor without overpowering.
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
How To Make Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
Step 1: Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or small food processor.
Step 2: Blend. Pulse or blend until evenly combined. The vinaigrette will keep nicely for up to 5 days stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Just give it a good shake before using to recombine any separated ingredients.
Pro tip: Leftover chipotle peppers in adobo freeze beautifully. Spoon them into an ice cube tray (or drop tablespoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet), freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. You’ll be glad to have them on hand for next time.
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Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
This chipotle honey vinaigrette tastes just like the original.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 small garlic cloves, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or mini food processor and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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- Serving size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 173
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 172 mg
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
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Chipotle doesn’t give much dressing and I am in love with it so I had to find out how to make something very similar and came across this recipe. I think I like this more than the original. It’s very delicious. I just made another double batch. Thank you for the recipe!
This is amazing!!! I like it better than Chipotle’s vinaigrette. Thanks for saving me the drive across town, and the money I’d spend buying a salad from them.
I picked up the ingredients this weekend to make this but forgot the fresh garlic. can you substitute with garlic powder?
Curious why vegetable oil instead of olive oil?
Hi Berit, I did test this recipe with olive oil as well but found the flavor too overwhelming. I much preferred a mild-tasting oil.
This is a great dressing!! I like to go a with one chipotle pepper with a little of the juice from the can. I like it spicy, but not too spicy.
This is my new favorite salad. It is a perfect blend of flavors. The dressing seems a bit spicy when you taste it but it calms down once it is mixed in with the veggies and beans. The dressing is perfect! I wanted to use up the chilies so I made an extra batch and used it for fish tacos! Fabulous. And also excellent with chicken breasts! It is super easy to make and adds a southwest flavor to any dish. Also a little bit goes a long way!!
I have been keeping this dressing in my refrigerator ever since I first made it (about 2 months ago). It is delicious and has become my “go-to” salad dressing.
This is a wonderful dressing! I made it exactly as stated in the recipe, but next time I might try adding another chipotle pepper since my family likes food HOT! We used the dressing in a salad with grilled chicken, greens, corn, scallions, avocado, and black beans. Superb! My picky son only eats salad with 2 different types of dressings, and this is one of them. Jen, thanks for helping my son become a salad eater.
Your Copycat Chipotle Vinaigrette recipe was amazing! My husband was so impressed that it tasted so similar to the actual salad dressing. This recipe will now be a family staple. Thank you!
AMAZING! Tastes just like the original! Thanks for the recipe!