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Herby Lime Dressing

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Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

A blend of chiles, arugula, mint, and lime, this dressing brightens up everything from salads and grains to fish and meat

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 chopped serrano chile or jalapeño (seeds removed; optional)
½ cup (packed) arugula
½ cup (packed) fresh mint leaves
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon finely grated lime zest
¼ cup fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Purée chile, arugula, mint, vegetable oil, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, and sugar in a blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 180 Fat (g) 21 Saturated Fat (g) 3 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 1 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 0 Protein (g) 0 Sodium (mg) 15
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