Mediterranean Diet Lime Vinaigrette

Brighten up your salads and Mediterranean-inspired dishes with this zesty and refreshing Mediterranean Diet Lime Vinaigrette! Bursting with citrusy lime juice and zest, this quick and easy dressing is expertly balanced with velvety extra virgin olive oil, a hint of sweet honey, and a touch of Dijon mustard for depth. Complemented by aromatic garlic and dried oregano, this vinaigrette brings a delightful Mediterranean flair to every drizzle. Perfect for meal preps, it takes just 10 minutes to make and can be stored for up to a week, making it a versatile and healthy addition to your kitchen. Whisk together bold flavors that pair beautifully with fresh greens, roasted vegetables, or even as a marinade for grilled proteins.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice and extra virgin olive oil until well combined.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Whisk the ingredients until a smooth mixture forms.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the dried oregano and lime zest, and continue whisking to fully incorporate the flavors.

Step 4

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or honey to balance the citrus acidity to your preference.

Step 5

Transfer the vinaigrette to a glass jar or dressing bottle with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 6

Shake the jar or bottle just before serving to re-emulsify the ingredients.

Step 7

Store any leftover vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(203.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1019.8

Total Fat 113.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1297.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g	0%
Total Sugars 6.9g
Protein 0.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 40.0mg	0%
Iron 0.8mg	0%
Potassium 106.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 94.5%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 5.2%