Mediterranean Diet Lime Vinaigrette
Brighten up your salads and Mediterranean-inspired dishes with this zesty and wholesome Mediterranean Diet Lime Vinaigrette! Crafted with fresh lime juice, high-quality extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this vibrant dressing strikes the perfect balance between tangy and savory. Aromatic garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, and lime zest add layers of depth, making every drizzle a burst of sunshine. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile vinaigrette is perfect for salads, grain bowls, or even as a marinade for grilled veggies and proteins. Its healthy, nutrient-rich ingredients adhere to Mediterranean diet principles, ensuring you can enjoy guilt-free flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week, and shake well before each delightful use!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice and extra virgin olive oil until well combined.
Add the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Whisk the ingredients until a smooth mixture forms.
Sprinkle in the dried oregano and lime zest, and continue whisking to fully incorporate the flavors.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or honey to balance the citrus acidity to your preference.
Transfer the vinaigrette to a glass jar or dressing bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
Shake the jar or bottle just before serving to re-emulsify the ingredients.
Store any leftover vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1298 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 107 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.
