Honey Lime Vinaigrette

This is the salad dressing I mentioned in my last post about Spicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers. It has the refreshing tang of lime juice with a hint of sweetness from honey. There's also a touch of cumin that complements the other flavors.

The ingredients: honey, olive oil, canola oil, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, and lime juice

3 easy ways to mix the dressing:

• In a blender (this is the way I make it). Blend everything but the 2 oils. With the blender running, pour in the oils in a thin stream through the hole in the blender lid. Blend until well mixed.
• In a bowl. Whisk together everything but the 2 oils. Continue whisking while adding the oils in a thin stream. Keep whisking until well combined.
• In a jar. Add everything but the 2 oils to the jar. Cover and shake to combine. Add the 2 oils and shake vigorously until well combined.

Nutritional Info (for 1 tablespoon): 70 calories, 6.8g fat, 2.6g carbs, 0g fiber,1g protein; Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 2

Serving suggestions:

• Toss dressing with your choice of salad greens. Use approx. 1 tablespoon of dressing per 2 cups of greens.
• Drizzle dressing over sliced tomatoes or cucumbers.
• Top dressed salad greens with Spicy Grilled Shrimp - the spicy shrimp and tangy/sweet dressing taste great together.

view Easy Spicy Grilled Shrimp recipe

Make it a yummy day!

Other salad dressing recipes that may interest you:

• Everyday Vinaigrette
• Cranberry Vinaigrette
• Maple Walnut Vinaigrette
• Low-Fat Blue Cheese Dressing

Honey Lime Vinaigrette

By Monica              Servings: Makes almost 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup canola oil

Directions

3 EASY WAYS TO MIX THE DRESSING:
--In a blender. Add everything except the 2 oils to the blender and mix until combined. With the blender running, add the oils in a thin stream through the hole in the blender lid. Blend until well mixed.
--In a bowl. Whisk together everything except the 2 oils. Continue whisking while adding the oils in a thin stream. Keep whisking until well combined.
--In a jar. Add everything except the 2 oils to the jar. Cover and shake to combine. Add 2 oils and shake vigorously until well combined.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
--Toss dressing with your choice of salad greens. Use approx. 1 tablespoon of dressing per 2 cups of greens.
--Drizzle dressing over sliced tomatoes or cucumbers.
--Top dressed salad greens with Spicy Grilled Shrimp (find shrimp recipe at www.theyummylife.com/recipes/131)

Nutritional Info (for 1 tablespoon): 70 calories, 6.8g fat, 2.6g carbs, 0g fiber,1g protein; Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 2