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    Quick & Easy Homemade Mojito Vinaigrette Dressing

    March 9, 2020 by Emily Cooper 7 Comments

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    Mojito Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe -- A healthy, quick, and easy homemade salad dressing with all the flavors of a mojito! Made with lime juice, honey, and fresh chopped mint. 

    Mojito Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe in Jar with Fresh Mint

    Let's be real, I hardly ever actually make my own dressings, and just end up squirting half a bottle of mustard on some greens and calling it a day. So when I take the whole 2 minutes out of my day to shake some oil and vinegar in an old peanut butter jar, I make sure it lasts. Fill dat jar girl!

    This one though. It's tangy. A bit sweet. And da-da-dayum refreshing on some summer greenage. I wouldn't even put it pass me to slip some rum in here, and call it a cocktail. Go ahead and judge, I'll be getting buzzed off salad dressing instead.

    What makes this vinaigrette dressing recipe delicious and healthy

    • Vinegar
    • Olive oil
    • Lime juice
    • Lime zest
    • Water
    • Honey
    • Mint

    How to make this vinaigrette dressing

    In a jar with a resealable lid, add ¾ cup of white vinegar, ¼ cup of olive oil, ½ cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons lime zest (which is about 3 limes worth), 1 ½ tablespoons of honey (or agave if vegan), and ¼ cup chopped fresh mint. Reseal jar with lid, and shake to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use for up to a week.

    Mojito Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe Overhead Jar

    Pro Tips:

    • Use a recycled mason jar, peanut butter jar, or pasta sauce jar to reduce waste.
    • Adjust the vinegar/honey depending on how sweet or tangy you like your dressing to be.
    • Use as marinade for chicken. Love it for tacos!

    FAQs

    How long does this vinaigrette last?

    In my house, not too long! 😀 I would keep it in the fridge for up to a week, since the fresh mint will start to turn bitter after too long.

    Can you freeze this dressing?

    I have never tried freezing it, so am unsure of the quality upon thawing. I would imagine you could freeze it WITHOUT the fresh mint, and once thawed, adding the mint to it to keep it from wilting/getting bitter.

    What do you use it on?

    Aside from green salads, I also use this dressing as a marinade for chicken or shrimp, tossed with grilled or roasted vegetables, or in a quinoa salad as well. The possibilities are endless!

    Mojito Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe in Glass Jar

    Money-Saving Tips for this Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe:

    Buy in bulk. Opt for the bulk sizes for ingredients like honey, oil, and vinegar for more cost-effective options, only if you will use the leftovers.
    Shop the sales. A lot of times, limes will go on sale, and last a while in the fridge. Use the sales a driving factor for making a batch!

    Did you make this recipe? Leave me a comment and rate to let me know how it turned out!

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    Mojito Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe in Glass Jar

    Quick & Easy Homemade Mojito Vinaigrette Dressing


    • Author: Emily Cooper, RDN
    • Total Time: 8 minutes
    • Yield: 1 ½ cups 1x
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    Mojito Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe -- A healthy, quick, and easy homemade salad dressing with all the flavors of a mojito! Made with lime juice, honey, and fresh chopped mint.


    Ingredients

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    • ¾ cup vinegar
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • juice and zest from 3 limes (about ½ cup juice, 2 tablespoons zest)
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 ½ tablespoons honey*
    • ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped

    Instructions

    1. Combine all ingredients in a jar.
    2. Top with tightly fitting lid, and shake to combine.
    3. Store in refrigerator for up to a week.

    Notes

    *can use agave if vegan.

    • Prep Time: 8 minutes
    • Category: Dressing
    • Method: No-Cook
    • Cuisine: Cuban

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
    • Calories: 53
    • Sugar: 2
    • Sodium: 1
    • Fat: 5
    • Saturated Fat: 1
    • Unsaturated Fat: 4
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 3
    • Fiber: 0
    • Protein: 0
    • Cholesterol: 0

    Keywords: mojito, dressing, mint, lime, salad, recipe, vegetarian, gluten-free, vinaigrette

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    Comments

    1. masala girl

      August 23, 2016 at 9:53 am

      oh my god i love the flavors of mojitos. i never thought to put them in a dressing, this is perfect, thanks! and also, yay for finding someone else who likes vinegary dressings! haha

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Anne|Craving Something Healthy

      August 24, 2016 at 1:05 am

      Brilliant! Can't wait to try this 🙂

      Reply
    3. Courtney

      September 02, 2016 at 5:23 am

      What a unique idea! I love it-- can't wait to try it out!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        September 07, 2016 at 6:26 pm

        Thanks Courtney! Let me know what you think if you do! 🙂

        Reply

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