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Make your meal amazing with this easy chili lime vinaigrette! It's versatile-great to use them as salad dressing, as a marinade or as a dip.
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Chili Lime Vinaigrette

Zesty Chili Lime Vinaigrette with olive oil, lime, honey & chili powder! Perfect as a dressing or marinade. Quick, easy & customizable heat!
Course Dips and sauces
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 140kcal
Author Sujatha Muralidhar

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 serrano pepper deseeded and minced
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, minced serrano pepper, chili powder, chopped cilantro, crushed red pepper, and salt.
  • And whisk until olive oil blends with all the ingredients.
  • And enjoy by drizzling over the salad.

Notes

  • Adjust the heat level by adding serrano peppers, chili powder, and crushed red pepper. For extra spice, add seeds or a spice rub.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to five months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before using.
  • Before serving, whisk or shake well to re-emulsify the ingredients, especially if stored, for a smooth and flavorful consistency.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg