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Jalapeño Lime Vinaigrette

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At the restaurant this versatile vinaigrette spices up specials such as grilled swordfish with corn salsa. We loved it on a jícama and carrot salad.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

a 2-inch fresh jalapeño chile
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup canola oil

Preparation

  1. Wearing rubber gloves, seed and chop jalapeño. In a blender blend jalapeño, lime juice, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste 1 minute. With motor running, add oil in a stream and blend 30 seconds, or until emulsified. Vinaigrette keeps, covered and chilled, 3 days.

TagsSalad DressingSaladCondimentJalapeñoChileVegetableLimeCitrusFruitDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadNo-CookBlenderGourmet
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