Add a little spice to your meal with this Chili Lime Dressing! It is great on a southwestern salad, or can be used as a marinade for chicken or seafood.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 limes
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
Directions:
- Zest one of the limes into a small bowl. Next, cut both of the limes and squeeze all of the juice into the bowl.
- Add the honey, all of the spices, and salt to the lime juice mixture. Whisk to combine.
- While constantly whisking the lime mixture, begin to add the oil one drop at a time for 10-15 drops. Once the drops have been added, begin pouring in the oil in a slow stream, continuing to whisk until all oil has been added.
- If dressing separates, shake or stir to recombine!
- Store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks!
Nutrition Information / Amount per serving
Calories – 175
Total fat – 18 g
Saturated fat – 2 g
Cholesterol – 0 mg
Sugars – 3 g
Protein – 0 g
Total Carbohydrates – 4 g
Dietary Fiber – 0 g
Sodium – 295 mg
Added Sugars – 3 g
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The Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center is in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, part of CSU’s College of Health and Human Sciences.