Honey Lime Dressing Recipe

A batch of freshly made honey lime salad dressing in a jar from the top view.

This honey lime dressing recipe is a versatile savory vinaigrette you can make with just a few basic ingredients. Endlessly customizable with a number of optional add-ins, it can be used as a drizzle for fruit or savory salads or as a marinade for meats.

Course Salad Dressing

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 161kcal

Author Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

1 teaspoon lime zest
¼ cup lime juice ~ 2 limes (freshly squeezed)
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Optional Add-Ins:

1 clove garlic minced
1 small shallot or ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

Whisk together lime zest, lime juice, honey, and salt in a small bowl. If using, add in the garlic, shallot, and ground cumin.
Slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking constantly until emulsified.
Taste for seasoning and add in, if necessary.
Use it right away or store it in a mason jar in the refrigerator up to a week.

Notes

Yield: This recipe yields approximately 1/2 cup of honey lime dressing.
Storage: You can store the dressing in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Taste for seasoning: Be sure to give it a taste and add more if necessary before using it in your recipe.
If you make it ahead, be sure to give it a good shake before using it.
While it is convenient to combine all the ingredients in a mason jar and give it a shake, the secret to making an ultra-creamy honey lime dressing lies in the two-step process we are using here. Slowly pouring olive oil into the lime and honey mixture while constantly mixing it ensures perfect emulsification resulting in a smooth dressing. So, for the most creamy dressing, do not skip this part.

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