Super Simple Tropical Dressing
Brighten up your salads and dishes with this *Super Simple Tropical Dressing*, a vibrant blend of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors inspired by the tropics. Made with fresh pineapple juice, zingy lime juice, and a touch of honey, this easy homemade dressing is perfectly balanced with the subtle depth of rice vinegar, soy sauce, and creamy coconut milk. Grated fresh ginger adds a pop of warmth, while olive oil ties everything together into a silky, emulsified finish. This quick, 5-minute recipe is perfect as a zesty salad topper, a flavorful marinade for meats or veggies, or a drizzle over grilled dishes. With tropical ingredients and minimal prep time, this dressing transforms everyday meals into a sunny culinary escape!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Fresh pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Coconut milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the pineapple juice, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, coconut milk, grated ginger, and salt.
Whisk the ingredients together until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking to create a smooth and emulsified dressing.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice if desired.
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Shake well before using. Serve over salads, as a marinade, or as a finishing drizzle for grilled meats or veggies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
73 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 592 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 1% | |
*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.
