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Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette

Honey, red wine vinegar, chipotle peppers, and warm spices create a sweet and smoky vinaigrette. It adds bold flavor to salads, vegetables, and burrito bowls.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: dressing sauce
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • cup honey
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¾ cup neutral oil

Method
 

  1. Add the vinegar, honey, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper to a blender.
  2. Blend until the pepper and garlic are completely broken down and the mixture appears smooth.
  3. Keep the blender running on low and pour in the neutral oil very slowly.
  4. Continue blending until the dressing becomes slightly thick, smooth, and evenly emulsified.
  5. Taste carefully and adjust the honey, vinegar, salt, or chipotle according to preference.
  6. Transfer to a sealed jar, refrigerate for up to one week, and shake thoroughly before serving.