Lime, Chilli and Mustard Salad Dressing

This Lime, Chilli and Mustard Salad Dressing is a real fresh and punchy dressing that will transform a salad. It’s zingy, has a kick of heat from the chilli and mustard and it goes perfectly with some salmon or a simple green salad.

We are firm believers that salads never have to be boring, and that mainly comes down to the dressing. A dressing can really make or break a salad and this dressing will definitely make a salad! If you like a mustard salad dressing, then this is something a little bit more special with some added lime and chilli.

Lime Salad Dressing

Citrus is a must when it comes to creating the perfect salad dressing. Whilst most people usually go with lemon juice, we like using lime juice to mix things up a bit. Lime also goes really well with chilli.

Chilli Salad Dressing

If you are bored with all your regular salad dressings, then a sure fire way to liven them up a bit is to add a kick of chilli to them. We used some chopped fresh red chilli, but you could swap it for some dried red chilli flakes or a teaspoon of chipotle paste. You could easily leave the chilli out if you didn’t want a spicy dressing, as the mustard gives it a little bit of heat anyway.

Ingredients needed to make Lime, Chilli and Mustard Salad Dressing (Serves 2)

• Juice of 1 lime (if it is not very juicy, use 2)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp chopped red chilli
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• A pinch of sea salt
• Cracked black pepper

How To Make this Lime, Chilli and Mustard Salad Dressing- Step by Step

One: Put all of the ingredients in a bowl.
Two: Mix well and put in the fridge for 30 minutes before using.
Three: Drizzle over salad leaves.

Other Salad Dressing/Sauces To Try

Healthy BBQ Sauce
Tomato and Basil Salad Dressing
Healthy Ranch Dressing
Honey and Mustard Salad Dressing
Healthy Tomato Ketchup

Some extra tips for this Lime, Chilli and Mustard Salad Dressing

• This lime and chilli salad dressing has a good punch of spice in it, but you can easily adjust it. Add more red chilli if you like it really spicy, or leave the chilli out to keep it mild.
• A little bit of honey adds a nice touch of sweetness to this mustard salad dressing. Keep it vegan by using maple syrup.
• We used dijon mustard, but you would easily swap it to wholegrain mustard.

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Lime, Chilli and Mustard Salad Dressing

This Lime, Chilli and Mustard Salad Dressing is a real fresh and punchy dressing that will transform a salad.

4.95 from 19 votes

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: British

Keyword: easy dressing, mustard dressing, salad dressing

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Refrigeration time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2 people

Calories: 74kcal

Author: Dannii

Ingredients

• 1 Lime - juice only (if it is not very juicy, use more)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 tbsp White wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Chopped red chilli
• 2 tbsp Chopped fresh basil
• 1 Pinch Sea salt
• Cracked black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

• Put all of the ingredients in a bowl.
• Mix well and put in the fridge for 30 minutes before using.
• Drizzle over salad leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Lime, Chilli and Mustard Salad Dressing

Amount Per Serving (60 ml approx)

Calories 74 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Sodium 3mg 0%

Potassium 30mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 7%

Vitamin C 64%

Calcium 1%

Iron 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

This post was originally published 21st February 2013 and was last updated on 18th August 2018