Chili Lime Dressing

Chili Lime Dressing

A tangy, zesty dressing balancing lime juice, honey, and a touch of chili heat.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 150/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

This bright dressing whisks together fresh lime juice, honey, and chili powder for a tangy-sweet finish with a mild kick. It works well drizzled over salads, grain bowls, slaw, or grilled chicken and fish tacos. Shake well before each use since the oil and juice naturally separate.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Method

  1. In a medium bowl or jar, combine the lime juice, lime zest, honey, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.

  2. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until the dressing is emulsified, or seal the jar and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.

  3. Stir in the chopped cilantro.

  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lime juice, or honey as needed.

  5. Transfer to a sealed jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use; shake well before serving as the dressing will separate.

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    Chili Lime Dressing

    This bright dressing whisks together fresh lime juice, honey, and chili powder for a tangy-sweet finish with a mild kick. It works well drizzled over salads, grain bowls, slaw, or grilled chicken and fish tacos. Shake well before each use since the oil and juice naturally separate.

    10 min 16 oz 150 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon lime zest
    • 2/3 cup olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons honey
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
    • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

    Method

    1. 1

      In a medium bowl or jar, combine the lime juice, lime zest, honey, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.

    2. 2

      Whisk in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until the dressing is emulsified, or seal the jar and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.

    3. 3

      Stir in the chopped cilantro.

    4. 4

      Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lime juice, or honey as needed.

    5. 5

      Transfer to a sealed jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use; shake well before serving as the dressing will separate.