Zesty Chile-Lime Vinaigrette

By KDHarmon

This dressing straddles East and West. It's zippy, fresh flavor is great for a wide range of salads, from mixed lettuces to grated beets and carrots.

Ingredients

• Zest of 2 (3 oz) limes
• Juice of the limes, with rice vinegar added to equal 1/4 cup
• 1-1/2 Tbl granulated sugar or honey
• 1-1/2 Tbl soy sauce
• 1-1/2 Tbl canola or grapeseed oil
• kosher salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 seeded and finely chopped large red Fresno chile or jalapeno

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all but chile, salt and pepper in small bowl, stir until sugar dissolves.

Season with salt and pepper to create a balanced, savory-tangy note (usually egin with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Stir in chile, let stand 5-10 minutes.

Make ahead - refrigerate in airtight container up to 5 days.

Makes 1/2 cup.