Description
This Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette is a delightful blend of sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors. It combines creamy avocado oil, zesty lime juice, smoky chipotle pepper, and a touch of honey for sweetness, making it a versatile dressing perfect for salads, grilled or roasted vegetables, tacos, bowls, and more.
Ingredients
Vinaigrette Ingredients
- ½ cup avocado oil
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 chipotle pepper from a can of chipotles in adobo
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a small food processor, add the avocado oil, fresh lime juice, chipotle pepper, honey, garlic clove, cumin, sea salt, and several grinds of freshly ground black pepper.
- Pulse to blend: Pulse the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined and emulsified into a smooth vinaigrette.
- Serve and enjoy: Use immediately as a salad dressing or drizzle over grilled or roasted vegetables, tacos, bowls, and other dishes for a flavorful kick.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper for desired spiciness.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Shake or stir well before each use as ingredients may separate over time.
- Can be made vegan by substituting honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
