Margarita Dressing

Rating: 4.29 stars
41 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 21
  • 4 star values: 14
  • 3 star values: 4
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 1

If you love lime, you'll love this sweet, tangy, flavorful dressing that's a great alternative to vinegar- or mayo-based dressings. It's a wonderful salad accompaniment for a Mexican (or any) meal!

By CALLALILLIE

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Recipe Summary

prep:
5 mins
total:
5 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

8
Original recipe yields 8 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, cilantro, and salt in a small bowl until combined.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
150 calories; protein 0.2g; carbohydrates 6.3g 2% DV; fat 14.1g 22% DV; cholesterolmg; sodium 37.7mg 2% DV. Full Nutrition

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Peg
Rating: 5 stars
09/01/2008
I wanted a dressing to complete a salad that was being served with a Mexican meal. I threw together romaine black beans corn green onion tomatoes and crushed corn chips. The dressing was just what I was looking for to complete our meal. If you like lime you'll like this dressing. Its fresh and full of flavor. I will try it again with the addition of grilled chicken and cheese for a main dish. yummy! Read More
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KellyP
Rating: 3 stars
01/23/2012
I thought this was just ok. Made it for supper club to go on salad paired with a southwestern style chili. To me it was inconsistent. Either it was a little bland or a very strong honey taste. I shook it well each time but the ingredients didn't blend as well. Read More
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(4)
41 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 21
  • 4 star values: 14
  • 3 star values: 4
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 1
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Peg
Rating: 5 stars
08/31/2008
I wanted a dressing to complete a salad that was being served with a Mexican meal. I threw together romaine black beans corn green onion tomatoes and crushed corn chips. The dressing was just what I was looking for to complete our meal. If you like lime you'll like this dressing. Its fresh and full of flavor. I will try it again with the addition of grilled chicken and cheese for a main dish. yummy! Read More
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(22)
SunnyByrd
Rating: 4 stars
05/13/2010
Really good! I normally don't use dried cilantro but I tried it in this and really liked it - sort of how I like fresh basil and dried basil as different herbs altogether. I also thought the sweet-to-sour was right on for this - and the serving size is perfect (I cut the recipe in half). We had this on a spinach and red lettuce salad with red and green peppers and jicama. Nice! Thanks for the recipe! Read More
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E Kay
Rating: 5 stars
09/02/2007
I found this recipe at the last minute when I was serving salad and realized I had no dressing (except an old bottle of whatever in the back of the fridge...) I had a few limes that needed to be used and found this to inspire me. It is YUM! My husband loved it and I found myself sticking my finger in the bowl and eating it straight... (yes mom I know I was brought up better than that - sorry!) If you love lime - you'll love this dressing. Read More
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SLJ6
Rating: 5 stars
03/25/2011
Exactly what I was looking for and hoped it would taste like. Reduced olive oil to 1/4c. Made this to dress Chicken Fiesta Salad from this site. Amazing.....and thanks! Read More
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susiekew
Rating: 4 stars
07/21/2011
My husband and daughter liked it. I thought it had too much cumin. I would cut the cumin in half next time. Thanks! Read More
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CJ
Rating: 5 stars
09/27/2011
Excellent! Didn't have cilantro so made without. Dressed some mesclun greens. The tang of the lime/honey with the bitterness of the greens was sublime. Read More
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*Sherri*
Rating: 5 stars
07/12/2011
This was a great complement to our Margarita Salmon dinner last night. I cut the cumin to one teaspoon and used fresh cilantro. I made a salad with fresh broccoli mushrooms tomatoes and red onions. Poured the dressing over my salad and let sit in the refrigerator for an hour or so to marinate. Topped with a few shreds of white cheddar cheese...ummm...ummm...good. Read More
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KellyP
Rating: 3 stars
01/23/2012
I thought this was just ok. Made it for supper club to go on salad paired with a southwestern style chili. To me it was inconsistent. Either it was a little bland or a very strong honey taste. I shook it well each time but the ingredients didn't blend as well. Read More
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Vanessa
Rating: 4 stars
04/11/2011
Light and refreshing. Nice change from other dressings. I was a little unsure about the dried cilantro I usually prefer fresh ingredients but it worked well. Read More
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