Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette
Elevate your dishes with this bold and zesty Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette! Bursting with smoky notes from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and the bright tang of fresh lime juice, this quick and easy homemade dressing comes together in just 5 minutes. A drizzle of honey adds the perfect touch of sweetness, while cumin and garlic provide warm, earthy undertones. Blended to silky perfection with olive oil and just a splash of water, this versatile vinaigrette is ideal for salads, grilled veggies, or as a flavorful marinade for your favorite proteins. Customize the heat level to your taste, and enjoy this vibrant dressing that delivers the perfect balance of spice, tang, and sweetness in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Adobo sauce
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Place the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, and water in a blender or food processor.
Blend the ingredients on high until the mixture is smooth and emulsified. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more lime juice for tang, honey for sweetness, or adobo sauce for heat, depending on your preference.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate if not using immediately.
Shake or stir well before serving. Drizzle over salads, grilled vegetables, or use as a marinade for proteins like chicken or shrimp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.7 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 806 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 162 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
