This honey lime dressing is sunshine in a jar—tangy, sweet, and totally versatile. Whether you’re tossing it with greens, drizzling it over grilled veggies, or using it as a dip, this easy dressing will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. It comes together in just 5 minutes and keeps well, so it’s ideal for meal prep or last-minute salads.
Why You’ll Love This Honey Lime Dressing
There’s something irresistible about the balance of zesty lime and rich honey in this honey lime dressing. It’s naturally sweetened, has no artificial ingredients, and adds a pop of flavor to everything it touches. It’s great for those looking for healthy recipes that still deliver major taste, and it’s a breeze to make with just a few pantry staples.
Recipe Ingredients
Here’s what goes into this honey lime dressing and why it works:
- Extra-virgin olive oil: The base that adds richness and silky texture.
- Fresh lime juice: For bright, citrusy acidity that balances the sweetness.
- Honey: Adds natural sweetness and rounds out the tart lime.
- Ground coriander: Offers a subtle, citrusy spice that deepens the flavor.
- Kosher salt: Enhances all the flavors and makes everything pop.
How to Make This Recipe
Making this honey lime dressing couldn’t be simpler. Toss everything into a blender, cover it, and blend for 30 seconds until smooth and emulsified. Dip a lettuce leaf to taste the seasoning and add more honey, pepper, or salt if needed. Store it in an airtight container for up to a week. Before using, bring it to room temperature and shake well.
What to Serve With This
We initially made this honey lime dressing for this arugula salad, but the truth is, it plays well with almost anything. Drizzle it over grilled shrimp, use it as a marinade for chicken, or toss it with a slaw. It also makes a flavorful addition to grain bowls, a perfect partner for summer salads, or a tangy dip for roasted veggies. However you use it, this honey lime dressing brings a bright, flavorful twist to any dish.
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Coriander Honey Lime Dressing
Ingredients
For The Honey-Lime Dressing:
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
For The Honey-Lime Dressing:
- Combine all the dressing ingredients in a blender and process for abotu 30 seconds. Remove blender, take one lettuce leaf and dip it into the dressing to taste. Add more salt as needed. (Dressing can be made up to 1 week in advance. Store refrigerated in an airtight container and bring to room temperature, and shake to incorporate before using.)
