Heart-Healthy Lime Vinaigrette
Brighten up your salads and veggies with this tangy, *Heart-Healthy Lime Vinaigrette*, a quick and easy homemade dressing packed with fresh, zesty flavor! This 10-minute recipe features nutrient-rich extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, a hint of honey for natural sweetness, and a touch of Dijon mustard for a creamy, balanced base. Finely minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and fragrant lime zest elevate this vinaigrette with bold, herbaceous notes, while salt and freshly ground black pepper add the perfect seasoning to tie it all together. Perfect for drizzling over greens, grilled vegetables, or lean protein, this refreshing lime vinaigrette is naturally heart-healthy, dairy-free, and versatile enough for any diet. Refrigerate for a half-hour to let the vibrant flavors meld, and shake well before serving for a bright, revitalizing boost to your meal. Keywords: heart-healthy salad dressing, lime vinaigrette recipe, homemade olive oil dressing, easy citrus dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
Instructions
Peel the garlic clove and finely mince it.
Chop cilantro finely. It's important to ensure the herb is evenly distributed in the vinaigrette.
In a small mixing bowl, add the minced garlic, lime zest, fresh lime juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk vigorously. This will help emulsify the dressing, making it smooth and creamy.
Stir in the chopped cilantro.
Add the salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Transfer the lime vinaigrette to a glass jar or a container with a lid for storage.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving. Give it a good shake or stir before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1059 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 712 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 137 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
