Mediterranean Diet Zesty Lime Dressing
Brighten up your meals with this Mediterranean Diet Zesty Lime Dressing—a vibrant, tangy blend that's as versatile as it is delicious! Featuring fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of honey for balanced sweetness, this dressing is infused with aromatic garlic, Dijon mustard, and robust dried oregano. The addition of lime zest creates a zippy punch of flavor, while a touch of sea salt and black pepper rounds out the mix. Whipped up in just 5 minutes, this refreshing dressing is perfect for drizzling over crisp salads, roasted vegetables, or as a zesty marinade for fish and poultry. Packed with Mediterranean diet-inspired ingredients, this dressing is as nutritious as it is flavorful, making it an essential addition to your healthy recipes collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine the freshly squeezed lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
Add the dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and lime zest to the mixture.
Whisk everything together vigorously until the ingredients are well emulsified, or shake the mixture in a jar with a tight lid until combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to your preference.
Serve immediately over salads, grilled vegetables, or use as a marinade for fish or poultry.
Store leftover dressing in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to a week. Shake well before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.1 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 699 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 92 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.
