Key Lime Salad Dressing
Brighten up your salads with this zesty Key Lime Salad Dressing, a vibrant blend of fresh Key lime juice, fragrant extra virgin olive oil, sweet honey, and tangy Dijon mustard. Infused with a touch of garlic and lime zest, this homemade dressing offers the perfect balance of citrusy zing and subtle sweetness, making it a refreshing addition to leafy greens, grain bowls, or seafood dishes. Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, it’s effortlessly easy to whip up and can be stored for up to a week, making meal prep a breeze. Whether drizzled over a summer salad or used as a marinade, this dressing is your go-to for adding a tropical twist to everyday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Key lime juice
- 6 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Grated lime zest
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.
In a small mixing bowl or a mason jar with a lid, combine the Key lime juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and grated lime zest.
Whisk the ingredients together vigorously (or shake the mason jar until well combined) to emulsify the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice for acidity, honey for sweetness, or salt and pepper to balance.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Shake well before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
847 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.1 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1299 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 106 mg | 2% | |
*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.
