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Chimayó Chile Vinaigrette





Yields
Makes about 1 1/2 cups (serving size: 1 tbsp.)



Time
10 mins

At Rancho de Chimayó in Chimayó, New Mexico, local red chiles reign supreme, hanging from the restaurant's eaves and finding their way into dish after dish on the menu. They imbue this tangy-sweet vinaigrette with a mellow, gentle heat.

 3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
  About 1/2 cup cider vinegar
 3 tablespoons honey
  About 1 1/2 tsp. salt
 1 tablespoon ground dried New Mexican red chile
 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
 1 tablespoon minced yellow onion
Step 1
1

Combine all ingredients in a lidded jar, cover, and shake vigorously. Taste and add more salt or vinegar if you like.

Step 2
2

Make ahead: 1 1/2 weeks, chilled.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories71
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g9%

Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 145mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Protein 0g

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.