Chili Lime Salad Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
12 1 tablespoon servings
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Calories
44 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Asian, Asian-American Fusion
Chili Lime Salad Dressing
Description
The Chili Lime Salad Dressing recipe combines extra-virgin olive oil with fresh lime juice, minced ginger or ginger paste, chili garlic sauce, sugar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. This mix produces a vibrant and lively dressing with a balance of acidity, spice, and slight sweetness. Ginger adds a warm, fragrant undertone while chili garlic sauce delivers gentle heat and complexity.
After combining all components in a jar, shaking vigorously emulsifies the oil and acidic elements, lending a smooth consistency. Tasting and modifying the chili sauce, salt, or pepper levels helps tailor the dressing to your preferred spice and seasoning intensity.
Its bright and spicy character pairs well with leafy greens and adds zest to various dishes beyond salads. This dressing is straightforward to make and stores easily for repeated use.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon ginger or ginger paste, finely grated fresh
- 1 ½ teaspoons Chili garlic sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium-size glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake, shake, shake.
- Taste and add more chili garlic sauce and/or salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
- Shake the dressing well before each use to re-emulsify the ingredients.
- Adjust chili garlic sauce to increase or decrease heat according to your taste preference.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best brightness and flavor impact.
- This dressing can double as a marinade for vegetables or grilled meats.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 121 tablespoon servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 44kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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