Cumin Lime Vinaigrette

This easy vinaigrette recipe is bursting with the fresh flavor of lime and cumin. It's a delicious salad dressing for all your salads that don't suck, or pair it with other recipes that could use a boost of flavor. You only need a few simple ingredients and less than five minutes from start to finish.

Course Salad, Salad Dressing

Cuisine American, Southwestern, Tex-Mex

Keyword Cumin Lime, Salad Dressing, Vinaigrette Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 87kcal

Author Cara Harbstreet

Ingredients

5 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tsp honey
2 cloves garlic minced or grated, about 1 tsp
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 to 3/4 tsp chili powder or to taste
1 pinch salt or to taste

Instructions

Find a small jar with at least a 1 cup capacity for shaking and a tight-fitting lid. Make sure it's clean and dry.
Mince or grate the garlic if not using the prepared version. Add to the jar, along with all other ingredients.
Seal the lid tightly and shake vigorously until well combined, about 15 seconds. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and use within one week.

Notes

As written, this recipe yields approximately 1/2 cup (about 8 tablespoons). Adjust the quantities as needed to double or triple the recipe for a larger batch.

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