Best 20 Lime Salad Recipes
When life gives you limes, make a zesty and refreshing lime salad! Lime salad is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a side salad, or even as a topping for grilled meats or fish. With its vibrant green color and tangy, citrusy flavor, lime salad is sure to brighten up any meal. Whether you prefer a simple salad with just a few ingredients or a more elaborate salad with a variety of textures and flavors, there is a lime salad recipe out there to suit your taste.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LIME GELATIN SALAD I
This is a great recipe my mom got from my aunt. She has made it every year for Thanksgiving. It is a family tradition for us. It can be made a day or two ahead of time, if you like. It looks just beautiful in a cut crystal bowl. Thanksgiving is not the same without it for us! We just 'gobble' it up! Chopped walnuts can be substituted for chopped pecans.
Provided by SHECOOKS2
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Time 4h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over the gelatin mix. Stir until dissolved, then stir in 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Refrigerate until thickened but not set, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, place crushed pineapple and remaining juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese and lime gelatin until smooth. Mix in the cooled pineapple. In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold into gelatin mixture. Fold in chopped nuts. Pour into a pretty crystal bowl, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 161.3 mg, Sugar 23.1 g
MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD WITH HONEY-LIME DRESSING
Tortillas aren't the only depository for beans, corn and tomatoes. With a Mexican Chopped Salad, let romaine lettuce do the job. Feta cheese supplies a dose of calcium and major flavor.
Categories Salad Bean Citrus Leafy Green Tomato Vegetable No-Cook Low Fat Quick & Easy Salad Dressing Healthy Self
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl. In separate bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over mixture and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
FLUFFY LIME SALAD
Crunchy walnuts, plump marshmallows and tangy pineapple dot this creamy lime salad. It's a refreshing side dish for a family meal or a yummy addition to a potluck dinner. -Susan Ormond, Jamestown, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. In a saucepan, combine gelatin, water and reserved juice. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Refrigerate until syrupy, about 30 minutes., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in gelatin mixture, walnuts, marshmallows and reserved pineapple. Fold in the whipped cream. , Transfer to a 1-qt. serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
GRILLED CORN SALAD WITH LIME, RED CHILI AND COTIJA
Steps:
- Heat grill to high. Grill corn until charred on all sides, 10 or so minutes. Take off the grill and remove the kernels with a sharp knife. While you are cutting the corn, put a cast iron skillet on the grill to heat.
- Add the corn and the remaining ingredients to the hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until creamy and heated through. Serve with the steak.
LIME COTTAGE SALAD
This is a refreshing summer salad that goes with just about anything. This does not have as many ingredients as some do, but it is sooo good, and very easy to make as I usually have all three of the ingredients on hand most of the time. It is a pretty green and I just love it. We all do. I make it all year long. If you make it with the sugar-free jello and low-fat cottage cheese, it is a great Weight Watcher dish. I have used both kinds, and they both taste the same. It has only 1-2 points per serving.
Provided by Mimi in Maine
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 mold
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Drain the pineapple well and save the juice.
- Mix the jello according to directions on the box, using all of the pineapple juice as the liquid, adding enough water, if needed, to make the right amount on package.
- Put the jello in the refrigerator until it is partially set.
- Mix in the cottage cheese and pineapple.
- Put into a mold or pretty dish and refrigerate till firm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1457.9, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 68.3, Sodium 2643.4, Carbohydrate 255.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 229.7, Protein 72.5
LIME JELLO SALAD
A favorite summertime (or anytime) jello salad of ours. Very refreshing. Great served as an accompaniment to a barbecue or a brunch.
Provided by Bobbie
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine jello and hot water; stir until jello is dissolved.
- Add enough cold water to pineapple juice to equal ½ cup and stir into the jello. Chill until partially set; then whip with a mixer. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese. Add pineapple, beating briefly.
- Fold in Cool whip and nuts - then combine with the jello mixture and chill until firm.
SIMPLE LIME GELATIN SALAD
Looking for a festive dish to light up the buffet? This pretty green gelatin salad is eye-catching and has a delightful, tangy flavor. -Cyndi Fynaardt, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Beat in sherbet until melted. Add whipped topping; beat well. , Pour into an 8-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set. Unmold onto a serving platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
HONEY-LIME CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless chicken thighs, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, red onion, avocados, olive oil, salt, garlic, jalapeño pepper, chili powder, honey, lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, lime juice
Provided by Robert Broadfoot
Categories Lunch
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the chicken marinade.
- Toss in the chicken thighs and marinate for at least one hour.
- In a cast-iron skillet, cook chicken on high heat until there is a nice sear on the surface of the chicken, and the inside is no longer pink. Roughly four minutes each side. Set chicken aside.
- Place chopped lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and avocados in a large salad bowl.
- Slice cooked chicken thighs and add to the salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Mix well.
- Toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 966 calories, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 39 grams
SIMPLE LIME SALAD DRESSING
We recently stayed in a villa in Bali. The cook made this dressing a couple of times to go over a salad of mixed greens tomatoes and cucumber. She included mint in the salad-not the dressing. Her recipe was actually just equal quantities of lime juice, white (not palm) sugar, and olive oil, garlic and slat and pepper, so it's super easy to make enough for 1 or 12.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix all together until the sugar has dissolved then serve over salad ingredients of your choice.
HONEY LIME FRUIT SALAD
This salad is so refreshing and yummy! Seasonal fruit with a touch of lime and honey makes it elegant too! This recipe is also easily doubled or tripled for parties or large family gatherings!
Provided by Tryna P.
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine bananas, strawberries, and blueberries in a bowl. Drizzle honey and lime juice over fruit; stir to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
PEAR-LIME GELATIN SALAD
A "must" at our family reunions is this easy make-ahead gelatin salad. Try decorating the top with maraschino cherries. The red and lime-green color is especially pretty for the holidays.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain pears, reserving juice; set pears aside. In a small saucepan, bring juice to a boil. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. , In a food processor, combine pears and cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in gelatin mixture until blended. Stir in the pineapple and 3/4 cup pecans. Fold in whipped topping. , Pour into an ungreased 11x7-in. dish. Refrigerate until set. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
RAINBOW FRUIT SALAD WITH HONEY LIME DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: fresh strawberry , kiwis, mangoes, bananas, fresh blurberry, honey, lime
Provided by Robin Broadfoot
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Quarter the strawberries and place into a large bowl.
- Dice the mango and place on top of the strawberries.
- Peel and dice the kiwi. Add into the bowl.
- Slice bananas and place in the bowl. Add in the blueberries.
- In a small bowl mix honey and lime juice.
- Pour syrup over the fruit and mix. Mix well.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 63 grams
THAI SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING
I created this salad to replicate one I tried on a cruise several years ago. It goes over very well at family gatherings and potlucks year-round. We love the spice of the Thai chile, but if your family isn't into spice, feel free to leave it out. It will still be delicious! —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 22 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Finely grate enough zest from limes to measure 1 tablespoon. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. Place zest and juice in a blender; add cilantro, sugar, red chile pepper, garlic, salt and pepper. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, combine cabbages, cucumber, edamame, avocados, carrots and green onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 23g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
TANGY GINGER LIME SALAD DRESSING
This tangy, nutty dressing is enlivened by sesame oil, chili oil, fresh ginger and lime juice.
Provided by sal
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Fruit Dressing Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, chili oil, lime juice, vinegar and onion powder in a blender. Process until evenly combined. Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 708.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
CORN SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE
I threw this salad together with ingredients I had in my kitchen one evening. This light and tasty alternative to a regular salad will accompany Mexican dishes perfectly. This also works well served as a dip with tortilla chips and tastes even better a day after making it. Serve as a side dish or as a dip with chips and salsa.
Provided by Jen
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix corn, tomatoes, avocado, onion, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro together in a bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, and lime juice together in a small bowl; drizzle over the corn salad. Season salad with salt and pepper.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 156.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH LIME-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE
A light & refreshing summer salad - takes a little time to get everything chopped, but it's definitely worth it in the end.
Provided by accidental glutton
Categories Black Beans
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients, except avocados, in a large bowl and mix well. Toss with desired amount of dressing.
- Cover and chill for a few hours or overnight. Right before serving, add avocados and mix gently, being careful not to mash avocados.
- Serve at room temperature.
LIME PEAR GELATIN SALAD
Great and green, this light gelatin salad made with pears and reduced fat cream cheese and whipped topping is a staple at any holiday meal in our family.
Provided by Elizabeth
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Time 4h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together the lime gelatin and boiling water in a large bowl until the gelatin dissolves. Pour the mixture into the container of a blender, and add the pear halves and cream cheese. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour back into the bowl, and gently whisk in the whipped topping. Transfer to a mold or serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours. To unmold, dip the mold briefly into hot tap water to loosen the gelatin, then invert onto a plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 147.6 mg, Sugar 9 g
SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH CHILI-LIME DRESSING
Provided by Lauren Chattman
Categories Salad Lime Bell Pepper Sweet Potato/Yam Summer Cilantro
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until just tender, 7 to 10 minutes (don't overcook or your salad will be mushy and falling apart.) Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- While the potatoes are cooking, make the dressing. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add the red bell pepper and scallions to the potatoes and toss with the dressing. Season again with salt and pepper. Serve warm or refrigerate and bring to room temperature before serving.
HONEYDEW SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING
Green is my favorite color, and this refreshing salad with grapes, cucumber and kiwi is green to the max. If you want more, add green apples and pears. -Melissa McCabe, Long Beach, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk lime juice, honey and mint until blended. Place fruit and cucumber in a large bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRUIT SALAD WITH HONEY-LIME DRESSING
"I literally didn't know how to boil an egg until I was in my 20's - when I tried to impress a guy by making dinner for him," writes Sally Siegel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "I didn't have much success with the dinner or the guy, but I regrouped and put together a repertoire of fairly elegant dishes I felt confident making. Over the years, my cooking style has become more casual; I make dishes that are not too demanding, but still special for company."
Categories Brunch Dessert No-Cook Yogurt Strawberry Lime Melon Papaya Pineapple Summer Chill Healthy Honey Grape Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend; set dressing aside. Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Cover dressing and fruit separately and chill until ready to serve, up to 6 hours.
- Mix dressing into fruit. Let stand 15 minutes to blend flavors.
Tips:
- Choose fresh and ripe ingredients: Using fresh, ripe produce will ensure your lime salad is flavorful and delicious. Look for citrus fruits that are heavy for their size and have smooth, unblemished skin. Choose avocados that are slightly firm but yield to gentle pressure.
- Balance the flavors: Lime salads should have a balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. Use sweet fruits like oranges or mangoes to balance the tartness of the lime juice. Add a touch of salt to enhance the other flavors.
- Use a variety of textures: Incorporate a variety of textures into your lime salad to make it more interesting. Crunchy elements like toasted nuts or seeds add contrast to the soft fruits and creamy avocado.
- Don't overdress the salad: Lime salads are best when the dressing is light and flavorful. Use just enough dressing to coat the ingredients without making them soggy.
- Serve immediately: Lime salads are best served immediately after they are made. This will prevent the avocado from browning and the other ingredients from becoming limp.
Conclusion:
Lime salads are a refreshing and flavorful way to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables. With a variety of recipes to choose from, there's a lime salad to suit every taste. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing side dish or a more substantial main course, you're sure to find a lime salad recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give one of these lime salad recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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