This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

READY IN 5 mins

Margarita Dressing

Read Reviews (28)

"If you love lime, you'll love this sweet, tangy, flavorful dressing that's a great alternative to vinegar- or mayo-based dressings. It's a wonderful salad accompaniment for a Mexican (or any) meal!" — CALLALILLIE

Ingredients Edit and Save

Watch video tips and tricks

Asian Ginger Dressing

Black Bean and Corn Salad II

Avocado Salsa

How to Make Pickled Peppers

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Shortcut Chicken Fajitas

Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Cranberry Mustard Salad Dressing

Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Dressing

Types of Cooking Oil

Types of Salt

Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 1/2 tablespoons honey

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried cilantro
1/8 teaspoon salt

Check All Add to Shopping List

Directions

Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, cilantro, and salt in a small bowl until combined.

Kitchen-Friendly View

PREP 5 mins
READY IN 5 mins

ADVERTISE WITH US

Reviews More Reviews

Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 31, 2008

I wanted a dressing to complete a salad that was being served with a Mexican meal. I threw together romaine, black beans, corn, green onion, tomatoes and crushed corn chips. The dressing was just what I was looking for to complete our meal. If you like lime you'll like this dressing. Its fresh and full of flavor. I will try it again with the addition of grilled chicken and cheese for a main dish. yummy!

—Peg

See full review »

Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 23, 2012

I thought this was just ok. Made it for supper club to go on salad paired with a southwestern style chili. To me it was inconsistent. Either it was a little bland or a very strong honey taste. I shook it well each time, but the ingredients didn't blend as well.

—KellyP

See full review »

33 Ratings

See other versions of this recipe!

May 13, 2010

Really good! I normally don't use dried cilantro, but I tried it in this and really liked it - sort of how I like fresh basil and dried basil as different herbs altogether. I also thought the sweet-to-sour was right on for this - and the serving size is perfect (I cut the recipe in half). We had this on a spinach and red lettuce salad with red and green peppers and jicama. Nice! Thanks for the recipe!

—SunnyByrd

See full review »

Sep 02, 2007

I found this recipe at the last minute when I was serving salad and realized I had no dressing (except an old bottle of whatever in the back of the fridge...) I had a few limes that needed to be used and found this to inspire me. It is YUM! My husband loved it and I found myself sticking my finger in the bowl and eating it straight... (yes mom, I know I was brought up better than that - sorry!) If you love lime - you'll love this dressing.

—E Kay

See full review »

Jul 21, 2011

My husband and daughter liked it. I thought it had too much cumin. I would cut the cumin in half next time. Thanks!

—susiekew

See full review »

Jul 12, 2011

This was a great complement to our Margarita Salmon dinner last night. I cut the cumin to one teaspoon and used fresh cilantro. I made a salad with fresh broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes and red onions. Poured the dressing over my salad and let sit in the refrigerator for an hour or so to marinate. Topped with a few shreds of white cheddar cheese...ummm...ummm...good.

—*Sherri*

See full review »

Mar 25, 2011

Exactly what I was looking for and hoped it would taste like. Reduced olive oil to 1/4c. Made this to dress Chicken Fiesta Salad from this site. Amazing .....and thanks!

—SLJ6

See full review »

Sep 27, 2011

Excellent! Didn't have cilantro, so made without. Dressed some mesclun greens. The tang of the lime/honey with the bitterness of the greens was sublime.

—CJ

See full review »

Rate This Recipe

Edit

Glad you liked it! Your friends will, too:

Did you tweak the recipe? Edit and save your own version of it!

Edit this recipe

More Recipes Like This See all

Broccoli Salad with Margarita Dressing

Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Lebanese Lemon Salad Dressing

Speedy Raspberry Dressing

Maille(R) Vinaigrette Dressing

Lite Italian Salad Dressing

Dennis' Honey-Mustard Salad Dressing

Tangy Ginger Lime Salad Dressing

Easy Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Fiesta Dressing

ADVERTISE WITH US

Nutrition

Calories
150 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
6.3 g
2%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
14.1 g
22%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
0.2 g
< 1%

Sodium
38 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Margarita Dressing

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 150
Calories from Fat: 127

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.1g 22 %
Saturated Fat 2g 10 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 38mg 2 %
** Potassium 26mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 6.3g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 0.2g < 1 %
Sugars 5.5g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 5 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron 4 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.