Best 11 Spicy Lime Herb Dressing Recipes

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Are you looking for a zesty and flavorful dressing to add a kick to your salads, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables? Spicy lime herb dressing is a versatile and delicious condiment that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its combination of tangy lime juice, spicy chili peppers, and aromatic herbs, this dressing is sure to elevate any dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY CREAMY CILANTRO LIME DRESSING



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This creamy, tangy dressing is perfect for salads or as a dip for shrimp, chips, crackers, or veggies.

Provided by Julie Chiou

Categories     Dips     Dressing

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise ((or if making for a dip, use 1/2 cup))
1 cup tightly packed cilantro
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 jalapeño (deseeded and destemmed)
Lime zest from one lime

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except the lime zest into a food processor and process for 30 seconds, if you want it to be creamier, process for 1 minute.
  • Pour into a serving bowl or pitcher and sprinkle zest on top.
  • Serve over salad or as a dip with chips or shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 998 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 107 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 1039 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g

SPICY CILANTRO LIME DRESSING



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This is the tastiest cilantro lime dressing you'll ever make. It's dairy-free, gluten-free, zesty, fresh, spicy, and addictive. All you need are six ingredients and five minutes.

Provided by Sharon Chen

Categories     Gluten Free

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup fresh cilantro, firmly packed
1 jalapeño pepper, roughly sliced
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Lime juice from 2 limes, about 1/4 cup
1 tablespoon coconut aminos

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender, blend on high speed for 30 seconds until thoroughly mixed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 65 calories, Sugar 0.3g, Sodium 1.8mg, Fat 7g, SaturatedFat 1g, Carbohydrate 1.4g, Fiber 0.2g, Protein 0.2g

SPICY LIME VINAIGRETTE



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Give your marinade or salad a spicy lime kick with this vinaigrette recipe.

Provided by EatAndRun

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup avocado oil
¼ cup lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons agave syrup
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place avocado oil, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, agave syrup, salt, and pepper into a screw-top jar. Cover and shake well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 145.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

LIME-HERB DRESSING



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I've been looking forEVER for an herby-lime dressing that rivals Avanti Cafe in Pasadena and this may be it. I haven't tried it yet, but am plopping it down here for safe-keeping.

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 2m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped marjoram or 1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (Did you know that some people have a gene that makes cilantro taste like soap to them?) (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
1 jalapeno, finely diced
2 -3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients together and try to think of something to put for Step 2.
  • Uh -- put it on yer salad? Yeah!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 195, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.2

SPECIAL HERB DRESSING



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Our budget was tight when our children were small, so I cooked with ground beef often. Nowadays, I make this creative casserole simply because we love it! -Trudy Williams, Shannonville, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2 cups diced peeled apples
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh celery leaves
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried savory
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch nutmeg
12 cups day-old bread cubes
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add mushrooms, water chestnuts, apples, onion, parsley and celery leaves; cook 6-8 minutes or until mushrooms and apples are tender. Add cranberries, garlic and seasonings; cook 2 minutes longer. , Place bread cubes in large bowl. Add meat mixture; stir in broth. Spoon into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake 35-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

CHILI LIME VINAIGRETTE DRESSING



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I got this recipe from a lady who always serves it with a grilled salmon and leafy greens salad, using feta crumbles, red onions, and carrots. If you don't want it as spicy, you can cut back on the red pepper flakes but we love it just the way it is.

Provided by Amanda Sheumaker

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 62

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ¾ cups lime juice
1 ¾ cups soy sauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup minced garlic
¼ cup red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl until creamy and smooth. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 408.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

LIME VINAIGRETTE



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My family and I have been enjoying this lime vinaigrette recipe for so long, I don't even remember where I got it from. Sometimes I add dried basil and anchovy paste to add a little variation to the dressing. -Marian Brown, Mississauga, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 0.5 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup lime juice
2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place first 6 ingredients in blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN SPICY HERB GODDESS DRESSING



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Make and share this Green Spicy Herb Goddess Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mamablowfish

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/8 cups mayonnaise (can sub lowfat)
1/2 cup sour cream (can sub low-nonfat)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped garlic chives or 1/2 cup green onion, including tops
2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper or 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pinch cayenne pepper (to taste) or 1 pinch couple dashes hot sauce (to taste)

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Can use emulsion blender and mixing bowl or cup. If you don't have a blender, chop ingredients finely and whisk well in mixing bowl until creamy. Chill any leftovers and thin with milk if too thick. Suggestions for use: Serve over salad, use a dip with veges or top salmon before cooking and bake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 19.9, Sodium 518.1, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 1.2

LEMON-LIME OLIVE OIL DRESSING



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This recipe for lemon-lime olive oil dressing from "The Ciminelli Solution," by Sue Ciminelli, is the perfect addition to a healthy antioxidant salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

Juice and zest from 1 lemon
Juice and zest from 1 lime
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl; let stand 10 minutes before using.

LEMON-HERB BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Packed with herbs and plenty of lemon, this quick buttermilk dressing can be considered a brighter, lighter cousin of ranch. It's terrific in grain bowls, for salads or even as a sauce for poached, sautéed or grilled fish.

Provided by Francis Lam

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons sour cream
4 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
Salt
Black pepper
1 teaspoon finely minced thyme leaves (from about 5 sprigs)
1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced fresh basil (about 10 large leaves)
3 tablespoons minced chives

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and sour cream. Whisk in the lemon juice and olive oil, and season to taste with salt and plenty of black pepper. Stir in the thyme, basil and chives.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 119, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

SESAME-LIME VINAIGRETTE



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An unbeatable basic dressing that's equally delicious on a rice bowl, a pile of wings, or a crunchy carrot salad.

Provided by Andrew Knowlton

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad Dressing     Sesame Oil     Lime Juice     Shallot     Soy     Honey

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 cup fresh lime juice
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Steps:

  • Combine shallot and lime juice in a large jar or medium bowl; season with salt and pepper and let sit 10 minutes.
  • Add sesame oil, vegetable oil, soy sauce, and honey to shallot mixture; cover and shake (or whisk) to combine. Season sesame-lime vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  • Do Ahead
  • Vinaigrette can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Shake to reincorporate just before serving.

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients to your taste. If you like it spicier, add more chili peppers or cayenne pepper. If you like it more tangy, add more lime juice. If you like it sweeter, add more honey.
  • This dressing is great on grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp. It can also be used as a marinade or dipping sauce.
  • If you're making the dressing ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This spicy lime herb dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a dressing to add some flavor to your meal, give this spicy lime herb dressing a try.

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