Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

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

Course condiment, Salad

Cuisine Mexican-American

Keyword jalapeno lime dressing, jalapeno lime vinaigrette

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings (.75 cup)

Calories 85kcal

Author Christina Koncker

Equipment

Ingredients

5 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice (1 good-sized lime)
1 jalapeno, seeded
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (use a good quality EVOO with a mild flavor)

Instructions

Add 5 tablespoons lime juice, 1 seeded jalapeno, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon dried basil to a food processor or blender.
Blend for 15-20 seconds.
Check to make sure the jalapeno is nicely pulverized. If not, blend for a few more seconds until you achieve a smoother consistency.
Hit blend again and slowly drizzle in ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil, blending for 20-30 seconds to emulsify.
For best results, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using.

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