This homemade Honey Lime Vinaigrette delivers the perfect balance of zesty lime and sweet honey in every creamy drizzle. It’s a fresh, vibrant dressing that will take your salads and marinades to the next level.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love This Honey Lime Dressing Recipe
• 🛒 Ingredients
• 🔪 How to Make Honey Lime Vinaigrette
• 💡 Tips
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• 🍴 Ways to Use Honey Citrus Vinaigrette
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• Why is My Vinaigrette Separating?
• Can I Make it Without a Blender?
• Can I Make it Creamier?
• Is This Vinaigrette Recipe Keto-Friendly?
• Is Honey Lime Vinaigrette Vegan?
• 🍽️ More Healthy Dressing Recipes

❤️ Why You'll Love This Honey Lime Dressing Recipe

• Zesty lime and sweet honey
• Blended into a creamy vinaigrette
• Quick and easy to make
• Great for salads or use as a marinade
• Wholesome and low carb

If you’re looking for a versatile dressing that’s both simple and delicious, this Honey Lime Vinaigrette is just what you need. Its tangy lime and subtle sweetness make it perfect for salads or as a flavorful marinade. Best of all, it’s easy to whip up with ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Whether you’re tossing it with greens or using it to marinate chicken or shrimp, this dressing delivers bold, balanced flavor in every bite. It adds vibrant freshness without being overpowering. Plus, it’s low-carb, and packed with wholesome ingredients.

If you love this tangy vinaigrette, you should also try this homemade Citrus Vinaigrette.

🛒 Ingredients

• Olive oil
• Lime juice
• Lime zest
• Sugar-free honey (or honey)
• Apple cider vinegar
• Garlic
• Dijon mustard
• Salt
• Ground black pepper

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Bullet blender, salad dressing shaker or whisk and mixing bowl

🔪 How to Make Honey Lime Vinaigrette

Add all of the ingredients into a bullet blender cup.

Mix until well combined and emulsified.

If you don’t have a bullet blender, you can use a salad dressing shaker or whisk the ingredients in a mixing bowl.

Serve over your favorite salad or use as a marinade.

💡 Tips

• Allow your ingredients to come to room temperature before you make the dressing. This helps create a smoother consistency.
• Use fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor; bottled just won’t cut it here.
• Blend for at least 30 seconds to ensure the dressing emulsifies and stays creamy.
• Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less honey.
• Use a mason jar to shake the vinaigrette if you don’t have a blender. It works really well.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Store leftover vinaigrette in a mason jar or airtight container for up to a week. Shake well before using.

🍴 Ways to Use Honey Citrus Vinaigrette

• Chicken or seafood marinade: Use the vinaigrette to marinate chicken breasts, shrimp, or fish fillets before grilling or baking. Its citrusy, herb flavors enhance a variety of proteins.

• Vegetable marinade: Dress veggies like zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms with the vinaigrette before grilling for a charred, flavorful side dish.

• Vegetable topping: Drizzle the dressing over roasted veggies, air-fried sides like these Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans, or even Air Fryer Asparagus for a vibrant finishing touch.

• Couscous or quinoa salad dressing: Toss cooked quinoa or couscous with the vinaigrette, then mix in diced veggies, feta cheese, and fresh herbs for a refreshing grain salad.

• Fruit salads: Add a light drizzle of the vinaigrette to tropical fruit salads made with mango, pineapple, and kiwi.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Other herbs: Fresh cilantro or parsley gives this dressing a fresh twist.

• Vinegar: Try red wine vinegar for a slightly different tang.

• Spices: A pinch of ground cumin or smoked paprika adds a subtle warmth.

• Extra creamy: Blend in half an avocado for a creamy lime dressing.

• Extra citrus: Add a splash of orange juice or pineapple juice for a fruity boost.

• Sweeteners: Use agave syrup if you need a vegan-friendly sweetener.

Why is My Vinaigrette Separating?

This is normal with homemade dressings. Just give it a shake or whisk before serving.

Can I Make it Without a Blender?

Absolutely! Use a mason jar or whisk it in a bowl until everything is well combined.

Can I Make it Creamier?

You sure can. Blend in half an avocado or a small spoonful of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.

Is This Vinaigrette Recipe Keto-Friendly?

Yes! Use sugar-free honey or a keto-friendly sweetener to keep it low-carb.

Is Honey Lime Vinaigrette Vegan?

The sugar-free honey is extracted from real honey for flavor. This is the only ingredient that prevents it from being vegan, though the amount that is used is very little.

🍽️ More Healthy Dressing Recipes

• Honey Mustard Dressing
• Mango Dressing
• Caesar Dressing
• Homemade Italian Dressing
• Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing