Spicy Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

The possibilities for this spicy jalapeno lime vinaigrette are endless. It takes literally minutes to make and is great for dressing salads as well as tossing with your favorite cooked vegetables or drizzling over grilled meats.

Sometimes a recipe just comes together and the angels sing. This, my friends, is one of those recipes and I’m officially obsessed with it.

I really want to pour this vinaigrette on top of everything that I’m eating these days, it’s seriously that good. Spicy jalapeno lime vinaigrette is a perfect marriage of spicy jalapeno, tangy lime and fragrant cilantro that comes together in minutes after a quick whirl in the blender.

Spicy jalapeno lime vinaigrette is so much more than just a salad dressing. Roasted vegetables taste amazing tossed with it, like these Tex-Mex roasted sweet potatoes. It also tastes fantastic drizzled on grilled chicken or fish.

I also think it makes a great marinade for any meat or fish that you’re going to throw on the grill. It will take the ordinary and make it extraordinary, seriously, I’m not exaggerating.

Have I mentioned that vibrant green color? It just screams freshness and flavor.

You will seriously want to pour it over everything, it’s that good.

The small container on my Ninja blender works great for making vinaigrettes, but any blender will work just fine. You can also easily double or even triple the recipe if you want to make sure you never run out of spicy jalapeño lime vinaigrette. And, trust me, you won’t want to run out.

Now, quick, run and make a batch for yourself! Better yet, make a double batch so you don’t run out. Then let me know what your favorite thing is to drizzle it over. I want to know!

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Yield: 3/4 cup

Spicy Jalapeno Vinaigrette

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The possiblities for this spicy jalapeño lime vinaigrette are endless. It takes literally minutes to make and is great for dressing salads as well as tossing with your favorite cooked vegetables or drizzling over grilled meats.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 small jalapeño or 1/2 of a larger jalapeño, seed removed and roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender.

Pulse until ingredients are finely minced and dressing has emulsified.

Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1 tablespoon
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 82Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 61mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

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