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
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 freshly 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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I make this recipe all the time. Everyone absolutely loves it! It’s become a staple in my household.
I hardly ever post, I really should, but this recipe made me stop to post because its so freaking good. I would say exactly like Chipotle but honestly better, you know what’s in it. Absolutely lip smacking delicous!
Thanks, Kelly. I’m trying it tonight just because of your comment.
WOW! This was amazing! I really enjoyed my carnitas salad from Chipotle last night, so I decided to make my own rendition at home for dinner. My search for a similar honey-chipotle dressing with great reviews led me to your site. I’m so glad it did, as this dressing is outstanding! I’m not a huge fan of spice, so I scraped the seeds out of the chipotles. Other than that small omission, I followed the recipe as written. Right now, I’m contemplating sticking a straw in the mason jar of dressing…It’s THAT good! Thanks so much!
How long does this stay fresh in the fridge for?
Hi Jackie, It will keep nicely for 4 – 5 days.
Tastes just like Chipotle’s version! Super simple to make with most ingredients already at home. This is a winner!
My chipotle was out of dressing so I got home and made this one! It tasted just like chipotles, but I used honey from down the street and a little less oil and it was GREAT!!!! I wanna eat this on everything!! Thanks so much!!
Good grief! This is good. I made exactly as directed. I may drink it straight from the bottle. Bless you. Bless the adobo chipotle pepper gods.
So good! I actually substituted chipotle Adobe sauce that I had and it turned out amazing. I used about 1/4 cup. I think it was the frontera brand. So easy since it’s pre-mixed.
Hi Jenn,
You mention grilled meats here. Would this go well with your fajita chicken if I were to try to create some sort of a fajita chicken salad?
Thanks! Cookbook preordered!
Sure — that sounds like a great combo! (And thanks so much for ordering the cookbook!)
Wow! This is AMAZING! I’ve been putting this on everything. I’m with everyone else – I’m ready to stick a straw in this!
So amazingly delicious.
Soooo good and simple! I used 1/2 cup of oil because I was running low. Definitely will be saving this recipe.
So you just use 2 peppers out of the can? How much sauce?
You don’t need to use any of the sauce (the peppers will be covered in a little sauce and that’s fine to include). Hope that clarifies!
Not the same color but taste great