Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice & Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
Looking to upgrade your next Mexican-themed dinner? Look no further than this copycat restaurant style Cilantro Lime Rice and Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette! I love using Lundberg Farms Long Grain White Rice for this recipe. It is not gummy or sticky, and makes delicious fluffy rice every time!!
For the Rice:
1 Cup Lundberg Farms Long Grain White Rice (rinsed throughly)
Zest & juice of 1 lime
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt to taste
2-3 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation:
Cook the rice per package instructions. Once the rice has cooked, and it is still warm, add the lime zest, lime juice, lemon juice, cilantro and salt. Stir and fluff with a fork
For the Dressing:
2 chili peppers in adobo sauce
3-4 tablespoons of honey
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
1-2 tablespoons water (depending on how thick you like it)
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
Preparation: Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Store in fridge! Enjoy!