Cilantro Lime Jalapeño Vinaigrette
Description
This Cilantro Lime Jalapeño Vinaigrette is a zesty, bold dressing packed with fresh flavors. With a perfect balance of tangy lime, spicy jalapeño, and sweet honey, it adds a vibrant kick to salads, grilled meats, tacos, and more. Quick to blend and easy to store, it’s a go-to homemade dressing you’ll want to keep on hand.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, combine lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, jalapeño, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and emulsified.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if desired, adding more honey for sweetness or jalapeño for heat.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.
- Shake or whisk again before using. Serve over salads, tacos, grilled meats, or as a flavorful marinade.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 146mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 31IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg