Herby Lime Dressing

Name: Herby Lime Dressing
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 chopped serrano chile or jalapeño (seeds removed; optional); ½ cup (packed) arugula; ½ cup (packed) fresh mint leaves; ½ cup vegetable oil; ¼ cup olive oil; ½ teaspoon finely grated lime zest; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; ½ teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

By Dawn PerryPhotography by Michael Graydon Nikole Herriott

March 20, 2014

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Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

A blend of chiles, arugula, mint, and lime, this dressing brightens up everything from salads and grains to fish and meat

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 chopped serrano chile or jalapeño (seeds removed; optional)

½ cup (packed) arugula

½ cup (packed) fresh mint leaves

½ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup olive oil

½ teaspoon finely grated lime zest

¼ cup fresh lime juice

½ teaspoon sugar

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Purée chile, arugula, mint, vegetable oil, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, and sugar in a blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 180 Fat (g) 21 Saturated Fat (g) 3 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 1 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 0 Protein (g) 0 Sodium (mg) 15

TagsSalad Dressing Salad Sauce Lime Citrus Fruit Arugula Leafy Greens Vegetable Mint Herbs & Spices Spring Easy Quick Dairy Free Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian Nut Free Keto Bon Appétit

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