Chili Lime Salad Dressing Recipe

User Reviews

4.6

135 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    92 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Tex-Mex

Chili Lime Salad Dressing Recipe

This Chili Lime Salad Dressing blends fresh lime juice and zest with red wine vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and olive oil. The addition of garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and salt creates a dressing with a balance of bright citrus, savory depth, and mild heat. This vinaigrette develops more flavor when chilled for a couple of hours, making it an excellent accompaniment to green salads or grilled vegetables.

Description

The Chili Lime Salad Dressing Recipe uses fresh lime juice and zest to provide a sharp, citrusy foundation. Red wine vinegar contributes additional acidity and brightness. Soy sauce adds a salty, umami note while honey balances the acidity with a hint of sweetness. Olive oil forms a smooth base for the dressing. Garlic enhances the savory profile, complemented by warming red pepper flakes and ground cumin, which introduce a subtle spice and earthiness. Salt adjusts seasoning.

This dressing is prepared by combining all ingredients in a jar and shaking until well blended. Refrigerating the mixture for at least 30 minutes and preferably two hours allows the flavors to meld thoroughly. The finished vinaigrette has a vibrant, slightly spicy flavor with a balanced taste ideal for brightening salads.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • lime about 4 tablespoons juice and 3 teaspoons lime zest, zest and juice of 2
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake until well combined.
  2. Refrigerate and let flavors blend for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours, before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2tablespoons Calories 92kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Sodium 274mg (11%) Potassium 18mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 92kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 274mg 11%
Potassium 18mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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