Zesty Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing Recipe

Name: Zesty Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing Recipe
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients: 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 clove garlic; 0.75 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root; 0.33333334326744 cup honey; 0.25 cup lime juice; 0.25 cup packed cilantro leaves; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Craving a refreshing salad dressing? This zesty cilantro lime vinaigrette, inspired by TGI Friday's, is incredibly easy to make and will transform your salads and more!

Total time10 mins
Prep time10 mins
Yield2 cups, 16

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Servings

Ingredients

1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic
0.75 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
0.33 cup honey
0.25 cup lime juice
0.25 cup packed cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

In a food processor, pulse jalapeño, garlic, and ginger until finely chopped. Then, add honey, lime juice, cilantro, vinegar, and salt. Pulse 3 to 4 times until well combined.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil until the dressing is smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, if needed, before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 87 kcal
Fat Content: 7 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 6 g
Sodium Content: 74 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Carbohydrate Content: 6 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g