Dijon Lime Salad Dressing

Who buys bottled store bought dressing anymore? I rarely do- maybe a bottle of thousand island, blue cheese or ranch dressing for a batch of wings, but generally speaking, I concoct my own salad toppers like this Dijon Lime deliciousness.

Dijon Lime Salad Dressing is an easy homemade salad dressing with citrus flavors and tangy Dijon mustard. Use on your favorite salad, as a marinade or on grilled or roasted vegetables. #homemadesaladdressing www.savoryexperiments.com


 

Dijon Lime Dressing is an easy homemade salad dressing with citrus flavors and tangy Dijon mustard. Use on your favorite salad, as a marinade or on grilled or roasted vegetables.

Dijon Lime Salad Dressing is one that I developed in cahoots with Chef Tony Biggs of Certified Angus Beef® brand specifically for a Beef Carpaccio Salad, however it can be used on any salad.

We both loved the essence of a lime dressing and Dijon mustard dressing, total acid lovers right here! At least something a notch up from oil vinegar.

Make sure you PIN Dijon Lime Salad Dressing!

I personally like the bitter flavors on similarly bitter lettuce, like frisee or radicchio, with a little bit of sweet like cranberry or candied nuts.

PRO TIP: Use fresh lime juice instead of bottled. Citrus juices start to lose potency the moment they are squeezed.

But really, Dijon Lime Salad Dressing tastes fabulous on anything from salad to grilled veggies.

Learn how to make this Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio at home with a tangy side sauce! It's a simple and elegant dish that can be added to salads or other appetizers! #beefcarpacio www.savoryexperiments.com

Dijon Lime Salad Dressing can also be used as a marinade for chicken, seafood or beef. For chicken or beef I recommend marinating for 3-4 hours. For seafood you’ll probably only need an hour or so to impart the same amount of flavor.

Homemade salad dressings are fabulous to make in bulk and then store in an airtight container or salad dressing container. They stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

And if you are like me and just eyeball the recipe, you’ll never get the same salad dressing twice, making sure you never get bored.

Dijon Lime Salad Dressing is an easy homemade salad dressing with citrus flavors and tangy Dijon mustard. Use on your favorite salad, as a marinade or on grilled or roasted vegetables. #homemadesaladdressing www.savoryexperiments.com

Make sure you check out my 7 tips for more interesting salads before you starting chopping!

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Dijon Lime Salad Dressing is an easy homemade salad dressing with citrus flavors and tangy Dijon mustard. Use on your favorite salad, as a marinade or on grilled or roasted vegetables. #homemadesaladdressing www.savoryexperiments.com

Questions you might have about how to make Dijon Lime Dressing:

Can I make homemade salad dressing in advance? You sure can! Make up to 24 hours ahead of time. In fact, I like to let it sit a little to allow the flavors to meld.

How long are homemade dressings good for? If kept in the refrigerator, about 1 week. Since your salad dressing won’t have any additives or preservatives, it won’t last as long as other bottled dressings. We doubt it will last that long though.

 Is this a gluten free salad dressing? It can be, just check your bottle of mustard to make sure the brand you are using is gluten free.

I like creamy dressings, how can I make this one creamy? Blend a small amount of the dressing with Greek yogurt. This also makes for an excellent marinade or topping for fish or grilled chicken.

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Dijon Lime Salad Dressing in a white bowl with a spoon next to it

Dijon Lime Salad Dressing

4.69 from 16 votes
Dijon Lime Salad Dressing is an easy homemade salad dressing with citrus flavors and tangy Dijon mustard. Use on your favorite salad, as a marinade or on grilled or roasted vegetables.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Zest and juice lime into a small bowl.
  • Whisk in remaining ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was! 

Nutrition

Calories: 186 kcal, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Fat: 18 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Sodium: 416 mg, Potassium: 11 mg, Sugar: 5 g, Vitamin C: 3.2 mg, Calcium: 4 mg, Iron: 0.2 mg
Author: Jessica Formicola
Calories: 186
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dijon salad dressing, homemade salad dressing
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Jessica the mom, wife and food lover behind Savory Experiments. She is obsessed with butter, salt and bacon and spends all her time in the kitchen and behind a camera. Jessica is a contributor to PopKitchen by Parade, Better Homes & Gardens, The Daily Meal Food + Travel and more!

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  1. 5 stars
    Lime dressing is delicious, if I can describe a dressing that way! Very simple to make and gives everything you need for non-overpowering dressing. It compliments a salad.

  2. This was great! I halved the oil and added a generous dollop of mayonnaise. I topped my salad with cilantro, which paired very well with the dressing. My husband and daughter loved it! This is a keeper.

    1. Thanks for stopping by to let me know! It makes my heart happy to know my recipes make others happy. -Jessica

    1. Hi Stuart- it will cover about 4 medium salads (about 3/4 cup), of course this depends greatly on how large your salads are and how much dressing you prefer. Hope that helps and enjoy!

  3. Hi. I am totally with you on making your own salad dressing. I have been doing the same for years. So much fresher and healthier and completely easy to do. I love the combo of lime and dijon. Nice!

  4. I love that you added lime vs. lemon in this dressing. I think it would make a great marinade too!

  5. I always thought making homemade salad dressing was scary… but now I LOVE it! This one looks fantastic and I love the addition of lime to a more traditional honey mustard!!