Lime Chile Dressing

Lime Chile Dressing

Tangy lime juice and bright chile heat whisk into a zesty pourable dressing.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 130/serving

Dietary

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

This dressing balances tart lime juice, a touch of sweetness, and fresh chile heat into a thin, pourable vinaigrette. It works well drizzled over slaws, grilled corn, fish tacos, or crisp green salads. Whisking in oil gradually keeps the dressing from separating too quickly before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 fresh red chile, seeded and minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 3/4 cup neutral oil, such as vegetable or grapeseed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, honey, minced chile, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper until the honey dissolves.

  2. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened.

  3. Stir in the chopped cilantro and taste, adjusting salt or lime juice as needed.

  4. Pour the dressing into a 16-ounce jar or cruet and chill until ready to use.

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Lime Chile Dressing

This dressing balances tart lime juice, a touch of sweetness, and fresh chile heat into a thin, pourable vinaigrette. It works well drizzled over slaws, grilled corn, fish tacos, or crisp green salads. Whisking in oil gradually keeps the dressing from separating too quickly before serving.

10 min 16 oz 130 cal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 fresh red chile, seeded and minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 3/4 cup neutral oil, such as vegetable or grapeseed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, honey, minced chile, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper until the honey dissolves.

  2. 2

    Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened.

  3. 3

    Stir in the chopped cilantro and taste, adjusting salt or lime juice as needed.

  4. 4

    Pour the dressing into a 16-ounce jar or cruet and chill until ready to use.