Low Carb Zesty Lime Dressing
Brighten up your salads and grilled dishes with this Low Carb Zesty Lime Dressing, a quick and flavorful addition that’s perfect for healthy, keto-friendly meals. Made with fresh lime juice, aromatic garlic, olive oil, and a splash of Dijon mustard, this tangy dressing is elevated with the vibrant flavors of fresh cilantro and a touch of natural sweetness from a honey substitute like erythritol or stevia. Ready in just 5 minutes, this easy homemade dressing is low carb, gluten-free, and versatile enough to complement everything from leafy greens to roasted vegetables or seafood. Store it in the refrigerator for up to a week and enjoy bursts of zesty, citrusy goodness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Honey substitute (erythritol or stevia)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Juice the limes to yield approximately 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice. Remove seeds if necessary.
Finely mince the garlic clove.
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves finely.
In a mixing bowl or jar with a lid, combine the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, chopped cilantro, and honey substitute.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Whisk the ingredients together until fully emulsified, or seal the jar and shake vigorously to combine.
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or sweetness, if needed.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.1 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 712 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 160 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.
