Mediterranean Diet Zesty Lime Dressing

Brighten your meals with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Zesty Lime Dressing, a quick and flavorful way to elevate any dish in just 5 minutes! Made with freshly squeezed lime juice, fragrant extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of honey for natural sweetness, this dressing is perfectly balanced with the tang of Dijon mustard, a pop of lime zest, and a savory blend of garlic and dried oregano. It’s a refreshing, heart-healthy addition to salads, roasted vegetables, or as a zesty marinade for fish or poultry. Whisk it together easily for a light, citrus-packed drizzle that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for meal preppers, this Mediterranean-inspired vinaigrette can be stored for up to a week, keeping flavors fresh and bold.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon lime zest

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine the freshly squeezed lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.

Step 3

Add the dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and lime zest to the mixture.

Step 4

Whisk everything together vigorously until the ingredients are well emulsified, or shake the mixture in a jar with a tight lid until combined.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to your preference.

Step 6

Serve immediately over salads, grilled vegetables, or use as a marinade for fish or poultry.

Step 7

Store leftover dressing in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to a week. Shake well before using.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(168.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	774.1

Total Fat 85.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 698.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 6.8g
Protein 0.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 30.7mg	0%
Iron 0.8mg	0%
Potassium 91.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 93.6%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 6.2%