Serrano Lime Vinaigrette Dressing

serrano pepper lime salad dressing recipe for gain bowls or tacos in a mason jar.

5 from 2 votes

Serrano Lime Vinaigrette Dressing

This serrano lime vinaigrette dressing recipe is spicy, sweet, and so flavorful! Ready in 10 minutes, this easy homemade dressing is fresh, herby, and great on salads or grain bowls.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Dressing, Salad

Cuisine: American, Mexican, Southwest

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: 1/4-cup servings

Calories: 115kcal

Author: Kelly Jensen

Equipment

Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients

2 limes juiced
2 serrano peppers ribs and seeds removed
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon each sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

Prep your serrano peppers - remove the tops and removed the inner ribs and seeds (if desired). Dice the peppers and add to a blender, food processor, or mixing bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients in with the peppers: juice the limes, mince the garlic, add the honey, olive oil, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
Blend or mix on high speed, until the peppers are well combined into the creamy dressing.
Serve dressing on a salad, grain bowl, or on top of tacos. Enjoy!

Notes

Additions and Substitutions

If you love cilantro (we sure do!), add 1/4 cup fresh cilantro for extra flavor in the dressing!
If you don't want to use honey, you can substitute any natural sweeter you prefer: maple syrup, agave nectar, brown sugar, or granulated sugar all make good options.
You can omit the mayonnaise, or substitute it for sour cream or Greek yogurt if preferred.

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