Jalapeno Lime Dressing

Jalapeno Lime Dressing

A simple salad dressing that’s light, zesty, and rounded out with lovely acidity, you’re going to want to put this vinaigrette on everything from garden to pasta salads.

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Jalapeno Lime Dressing

YIELD

3/4 cup

TYPE

Condiment

TIME

10 minutes

LEVEL

Beginner

Bold and zesty!

Ingredients

– fresh-squeezed lime juice – jalapeno – ground cumin – salt – garlic powder – dried basil – extra virgin olive oil (use a good quality EVOO)

Add ingredients to blender

1

Add lime juice, seeded jalapeno, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and dried basil to a food processor or blender.

Blend

2

Blend for 15-20 seconds. Check to make sure the jalapeno is pulverized. If not, blend for a few more seconds until you achieve a smoother consistency.

Blend in EVOO

3

Hit blend again and slowly drizzle in extra virgin olive oil, blending for 20-30 seconds to emulsify.

Refrigerate

4

For best results, refrigerate for 2 hours before use.

Variations

– Spicier - if your jalapeno is a dud  add some cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce. – Freshen it up - tag in fresh basil instead of dried; a few fresh leaves should do it.