Using just 4 simple ingredients, this nourishing honey-lime vinaigrette dressing is packed full of citrus flavor, and healthy fats. Perfect for meal prep and ready in 2 minutes, it proves delicious salad dressing is easy to make at home!

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This super simple honey lime dressing is so light and refreshing! With only 4 ingredients, you can dress up any dish in 2 minutes (or less). It’s versatile, flavorful and can be used year round.

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As a registered dietitian, I love to meal prep salad dressings and sauces to have on hand for the week (like this homemade green goddess dressing). They’re easy to batch prep (just double or triple the recipe) and store well in the fridge, making it easier to get flavorful meals on the table without extra effort.

From a nutrition standpoint, this dressing delivers more than just flavor. The oil provides satiating fats that help keep you satisfied and support absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K). Fresh lime juice helps improve absorption of plant-based iron found in leafy greens, and honey adds natural sweetness along with antioxidants.

Four bowls filled with lime juice, olive oil, honey, and salt sit on top of a white counter top. Fresh Mint leaves are placed on the counter beside them.

Let’s Make Some Dressing

Honey, lime, and chopped mint salad dressing, sitting in a white bowl on top of a white counter with a gold spoon. Smaller bowls surround the dressing bowl, with a green salad in the top righthand corner.
Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl and pour over your favorite salad!

How to Use this Citrus Dressing

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Refreshing 2-Minute Honey Lime Vinaigrette Dressing

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  • Author: Lindsay Pleskot
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
  • Category: Salads, Main Dishes
  • Method: Whisk
  • Cuisine: North American
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

This simple four ingredient honey lime dressing is packed with flavor and comes together in just 2 minutes! Drizzle it on your favorite salad, roasted veggies or grilled chicken, fish or tofu!

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • Pinch of salt to taste
  • Optional: add ¼ cup fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Cut your lime in half and use a handheld citrus presser to juice both halves of your lime in to a small bowl.
  2. If using raw or creamed honey, melt 1-2 tbsp of it in a small pot or microwave. Add into same bowl as your lime juice. If you’re using runny honey, pour 1-2 tbsp into the lime juice.
  3. Add your salt and pepper.
  4. Finely chop fresh mint leaves, add to bowl, and whisk all ingredients together. (If you want to keep this dressing in the fridge for longer than 1 week, add the mint leaves before each use).