This simple lime vinaigrette is a delicious and simple dressing, perfect for a salad dressing or marinade! You only need a few basic ingredients to make this flavorful dressing.

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Ingredients & Substitutions

  • Olive Oil– Use a high-quality extra-virgin olive oil for the best flavor. It acts as the base and brings richness to the dressing.
  • Lime Juice– Freshly squeezed lime juice is essential for the zingy flavor. If you’re in a pinch, bottled lime juice works too.
  • Honey– A touch of honey balances the acidity from the lime juice. For a vegan option, swap it for maple syrup.
  • Dijon mustard– This adds a slight tang and helps emulsify the dressing.
  • Garlic powder– Garlic powder adds subtle garlicky undertones without being overpowering.
  • Salt– Salt enhances all the flavors—don’t skip it. Adjust it to taste.
  • Cumin– Ground cumin brings a warm, earthy flavor that sets this vinaigrette apart.

How to Use Lime Vinaigrette

This dressing is incredibly versatile! I love it drizzled over a simple mixed greens salad, massaged into kale, or used as a marinade for veggies. It’s a great one to add to taco salads or southwestern-style salads. It pairs well with black beans, mango, avocado, and cilantro.

Lime Vinaigrette

Tips & Tricks

  • Shake It Up: Store the vinaigrette in a mason jar or other air tight jar for easy mixing. Just give it a good shake before serving if it separates.
  • Adjust to Taste: Feel free to tweak the sweetness or acidity by adjusting the honey or lime juice.
  • Make It Ahead: This vinaigrette can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Bring it to room temperature before using, as olive oil may solidify when chilled. To quickly bring it up to room temperature, you can run the sealed jar under warm water.

Other Salad Dressing Recipes

If you like this recipe, be sure to try my easy balsamic vinaigrette, red wine vinegar dressing, or vegan Caesar dressing.

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Lime Vinaigrette

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 5 miuntes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 1/2 cup dressing 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

This simple lime vinaigrette is a delicious and simple dressing, perfect for a salad dressing or marinade! You only need a few basic ingredients to make this flavorful dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar.
  2. Whisk or shake until well-combined.
  3. Drizzle over your favorite salad, or use it as a marinade.