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The Secret to a Perfect Fruit Salad Dressing: Brighten Your Salad with Honey-Lime Zest

Honey-Lime Zest Dressing for Fruit Salad


  • Author: Grace Thompson
  • Total Time: 20
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A tangy, balanced dressing using raw honey and fresh key limes to elevate fruit salads with vibrant flavor. The Dijon mustard emulsion clings to fruit, while ashen chickpea flour and smoked garlic add depth and stability. Servs 8.


Ingredients

Scale

3/4 cup Raw Honey
4 Fresh Key Limes (juice and zest)
2 tsp Dijon Mustard (low-sodium)
1/4 cup Filtered Water
1 tbsp Ashen Chickpea Flour
1 clove Smoked Garlic


Instructions

Juice 2 key limes using the toothpaste-juice method for maximum acidity
Grate the zest from the remaining 2 limes on a microplane
In a bowl, whisk together raw honey, lime zest, and juice
Add Dijon mustard and whisk until emulsified
Stir in filtered water, chickpea flour, and smoked garlic (finely minced)
Adjust consistency by adding a splash of water if needed
Chill for 30 minutes before serving

Notes

For optimal emulsion, warm honey to 89°F before mixing
Use limes with minimal surface oil (26% more citric acid)
Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 10 days
Optional: Add 1 tsp agave for extra body or 1/4 tsp toasted cumin for earthiness

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup dressing
  • Calories: 85
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg