Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette and Creamy Adobo Ranch Chipotle Sauce
There are two sauces at Chipotle that I really like.
The funny thing is you can go in there and never even think about them.
You have to ask for the sauce on the side.
The Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette has been around for years. It was originally known more as the dressing that came with the salad. Then everybody started dipping their quesadillas and burrito bowls in it and it really took off.
In 2023 Chipotle even added the Honey Vinaigrette as one of the sides you could choose when ordering a quesadilla online.
And I understand why.
It is sweet, tangy, smoky and has a little kick to it.
Then in June 2025 Chipotle came out with Adobo Ranch. It was their first new dip in five years.
Now that one got my attention too.
It is completely different from the vinaigrette. The vinaigrette is sweet and tangy. The Adobo Ranch is creamy, smoky and has that little chipotle kick.
So naturally I had to make both of them at home.
And since they go with the same burrito bowls, tacos and salads I decided there was no reason to make two separate posts.
Here are my homemade versions.
Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup neutral oil — avocado, grapeseed, or vegetable oil
Preparation
Blend everything except the oil first.
Then slowly blend in the oil until it gets slightly thick and emulsified.
Taste it.
If you want that stronger Chipotle sweet-tangy kick add a little more honey or adobo.
Creamy Adobo Ranch Chipotle Sauce
This one is for when you want something creamy instead.
It has the ranch flavor but the chipotle and adobo give it that smoky little kick.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo
- 1–2 tsp adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- A splash of milk or buttermilk to thin it
Preparation
Blend everything until smooth.
Add a splash of milk or buttermilk if you want it a little thinner.
Put it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
It tastes better after everything has had a chance to sit together.
That’s it.
Two different Chipotle sauces and both are easy enough to make at home.
Use them on a burrito bowl, tacos, salad or just keep them on the side for dipping.
And you don’t have to remember to ask for an extra cup.
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Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette and Creamy Adobo Ranch Chipotle Sauce
Ingredients
- Ingredients for Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup neutral oil — avocado grapeseed, or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Ingredients for Creamy Adobo Ranch Chipotle Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo
- 1 tsp 2 adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Pinch of salt
- A splash of milk or buttermilk to thin it
Instructions
- For Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
- Blend everything except the oil first.
- Then slowly blend in the oil until it gets slightly thick and emulsified.
- Taste it.
- If you want that stronger Chipotle sweet-tangy kick add a little more honey or adobo.
- For Creamy Adobo Ranch Chipotle Sauce
- Blend everything until smooth.
- Add a splash of milk or buttermilk if you want it a little thinner.
- Put it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- It tastes better after everything has had a chance to sit together.
Notes
Use them on a burrito bowl, tacos, salad or just keep them on the side for dipping.
And you don’t have to remember to ask for an extra cup
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