Honey Lime Dressing
This honey lime dressing is a versatile, savory vinaigrette made with just a few simple ingredients. Easily customizable with various optional add-ins, it works perfectly as a drizzle for fruit or savory salads or as a marinade for meats.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ¼ cup lime juice, ~ 2 limes (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 clove garlic, minced minced
- 1 small shallot, or ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Whisk together lime zest, lime juice, honey, and salt in a small bowl. If using, add in the garlic, shallot, and ground cumin.
- Slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking constantly until emulsified.
- Taste for seasoning and add in, if necessary.
- Use it right away or store it in a mason jar in the refrigerator up to a week.
Notes
- Yield: This recipe yields approximately 1/2 cup of honey lime dressing.
- Storage: You can store the dressing in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- Taste for seasoning: Be sure to give it a taste and add more if necessary before using it in your recipe.
- If you make it ahead, be sure to give it a good shake before using it.
- While it is convenient to combine all the ingredients in a mason jar and give it a shake, the secret to making an ultra-creamy honey lime dressing lies in the two-step process we are using here. Slowly pouring olive oil into the lime and honey mixture while constantly mixing it ensures perfect emulsification resulting in a smooth dressing. So, for the creamiest dressing, do not skip this part.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 293mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.3mg
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