Each time I go to the bank and take out a loan so I can afford to buy limes for the grocery store, I declare my intention to plant a lime tree in my backyard. Well, it hasn’t happened yet. But it will. I swannee, it will. I love to use limes in the kitchen. They’re mighty proud of themselves right now and the price tag reflects it.
If I need acidity for recipe, I usually resort to lemon juice or vinegar. We have a lemon tree that produces year round so I’m never without lemons. Sometimes, the flavor of lime is so essential to the taste of the recipe that a lemon just won’t do. Certainly, you can substitute lemon juice for lime juice in this recipe and have a perfectly wonderful Creamy Lemon Dressing that’s versatile and flavorful. But, it’s not lime and I currently have a taste for lime that I can’t seem to satisfy.
So, I fork over the money to buy limes.
This dressing is cool and creamy with just the right tart/sweet balance. It goes well with seafood and chicken. Use it as a marinade for shrimp. Drizzle it over salads with reckless abandon.
My friend, Shari Keen, had a lime tree in her yard that produced mega amounts of lime. She was so sweet to share her harvest with me.
Well, the lime tree died.
Is there anyone out there with a lime tree that is willing to be my friend? I’ll make you all the Creamy Honey Lime Salad Dressing you’ll ever need.
Y’all come see us!
Creamy Honey Lime Salad Dressing
yield: about 1 1/2 cups
Cool and creamy with just the right balance of tart and sweet. Drizzle on salads and use with chicken and seafood.
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lime juice – about 4 medium Persian limes
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Add all ingredients to a medium bowl until smooth. Store in refrigerator at least 4 hours before using; overnight is better.
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Creamy Honey Lime Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice - about 4 medium Persian limes
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium bowl until smooth. Store in refrigerator at least 4 hours before using; overnight is better.
Tina Dawson says
I have always been a lime girl like you and I thought I was alone! I’m saving this recipe for later! Sounds delicious!
Jackie Garvin says
Thank you, Tina. I hope you give it a try. If you like seafood, you’ll certainly want to make this. I marinated shrimp in it before grilling. Oh, man! I dream about it. 🙂
Jonalee says
Hi
Can you tell me do I use prepared mustard or dried?
Also can I substitute olive oil for the vegetable oil.
Thx
Jackie Garvin says
Jonalee,
Use prepared mustard. You can use any oil that you like to taste. The only issue I’ve encountered with olive oil in dressings that need refrigeration is that it sometimes solidifies when cold. In that case, bring it to room temp before serving
champagne-tastes says
I wish I had the climate to grow a lime tree here!! Do you have an Aldi near you? I had no idea how expensive lemons and limes can be until I bought them somewhere besides Aldi.. they’re so cheap there!! That said, I have a huge bag of limes in my fridge right now. I should make this lol
Jackie Garvin says
We do have an Aldi! Thanks for the tip. I will certainly check them out for limes. I have a Meyer lemon tree that’s a work horse!
champagne-tastes says
No problem! I’m pretty sure I pay about $2.50 for a bag of about 8 limes or lemons there. I go through them like crazy. I so wish I could grow a tree!
Jackie Garvin says
What a bargain!
Ludmilla says
I love the dressing recipe! It could be a perfect spread for sandwiches too!!
Jackie Garvin says
Ludmilla,
It would add a wonderful flavor to sandwiches. Thanks for stopping by!
recipesfromapantry says
Goodness, I did not realise limes could be sooooooo expensive. I hope you get that lime tree.
Jackie Garvin says
I will get it in the ground this fall. Thanks for stopping by!
DanielaApostol says
I do love limes, although I must confess I mainly use lemons in dressings, but it looks like I am missing out big time. Your recipe sounds perfect for any salad, and on these super hot summer days, nothing can be nicer than a refreshing salad with a great dressing.
Jackie Garvin says
Thank you, Daniela. I hope you give it a try!
Steven Rosenzweig says
Don’t know where you live or shop. Aside from Aldi, limes in north suburban Chicago are as cheap as 15/$1 now. Just bought some yesterday.
Jackie Garvin says
Just this past week, I bought limes in Boston South Shore much cheaper than I found at home in FL. Makes no sense.
Molly Frenking says
This dressing is amazing! We put it on mediterranean chicken kabobs with saffron rice! My boyfriend said it is the best thing he has ever had!! Thank you!!
Jackie Garvin says
Hi Mollie. I’m so happy you like it. I’m out and need to make a new batch.
Brenda says
Hello! When you say ‘yellow mustard’ do you mean the dry powder or prepared mustard? Thanks!
Jackie Garvin says
Yellow prepared mustard.
CAROL says
Hi Jackie, can you mix this dressing through coleslaw??
Jackie Garvin says
Absolutely! It’s the right consistency and it will brighten up the flavor of coleslaw. The citrus flavor will go great with fish. Great idea!
Alyssa says
Jackie , this looks really good! I think I need to make these for myself and the kids. Love this idea!
Jackie Garvin says
Enjoy!
Olga says
Jackie, it looks awesome! So much flavors packed on this recipe that makes this simply irresistible, definitely having this on my table!
Jackie Garvin says
I hope you enjoy! I need to make a new batch.
Noelle says
How long does this last in the fridge?
Jackie Garvin says
Two weeks.
Kendra says
This dressing is SO good!
Jackie Garvin says
Thank you!
Cheryl Miller says
YUM! Love the taste! My friends at work and I have been wanting a honey lime dressing like that served for a while at Mod Pizza that they don’t offer anymore, I’ll find out tomorrow at our picnic if this does the trick. I made a double batch and because my limes (which I buy at the farmers market at a decent price) only had a little more juice I wasn’t going to waste it so that included adding 1 more tablespoon of honey. I had a small hitch that I couldn’t find my garlic powder, so as handy as our phones can be I found I could use my microplane to grate 1 medium clove of garlic for every 1/4 teaspoon of powder, yes! It tastes wonderful, thank you so much!
Jackie Garvin says
So glad this dressing is to your liking and hope your friend approves! Im happy you searched for a garlic powder alternative instead of opting to leave it out. I think a little garlic flavor is the difference between an outstanding flavored dressing vs a just ok tasting dressing. Enjoy your picnic!