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Easy Honey Lime Salad Dressing Recipe

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This Honey Lime Dressing is a bright, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing perfect for salads, grilled vegetables, or as a marinade. Combining fresh lime juice and zest with clover honey and Dijon mustard creates a balanced flavor with a hint of garlic and a peppery finish. Whisk together or shake in a mason jar for a quick, versatile dressing that livens up your dishes in minutes.

Ingredients

Honey Lime Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons clover honey
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, grated or freshly minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the fresh lime juice, grated lime zest, extra-virgin olive oil, clover honey, Dijon mustard, grated or minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Whisk or Shake: Whisk the ingredients vigorously together until fully emulsified, or alternatively, pour all ingredients into a mason jar with a sealed lid and shake vigorously to blend the dressing evenly.
  3. Serve or Store: Use immediately as a salad dressing or marinade, or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Stir or shake again before serving as the ingredients may separate.

Notes

  • Adjust honey amount depending on desired sweetness.
  • Fresh lime juice is essential for the bright flavor; avoid bottled lime juice.
  • This dressing pairs wonderfully with leafy green salads, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables.
  • Shake well before each use as oil and liquids may separate.
  • Store in the refrigerator and use within 5 days for optimal freshness.