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Dressings » Tequila Lime Dressing

Tequila Lime Dressing

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At the moment I have 6 bottles of tequila in my pantry.   Six glorious bottles ready to aid in my need of a Saturday margarita.  The problem is only one has escaped my clutches.

The others have dwindle down to only ounces, as a result of my Saturday margarita recipes.

What’s a girl to do? Chunk the bottle, please. I would never waste a great ounce of tequila.  I simply find creative ways to incorporate Tequila into my dishes.

Tequila can add a hit of flavor to any of your day to day meals.  Add a splash to your roast chicken, fajitas or even steaks.  What about tequila infused fruit or adding a smidge to your next sorbet.  How about adding tequila instead of vinegar to your dressing.

Tequila combined with cilantro,lime and honey add a pop to your mid week salad.  I enjoyed this dressing over spinach, jicama, mango and avocado.

So the next time you purchase a wonderful bottle of Tequila, try to think outside the box.  Incorporate Tequila into your cooking. Enjoy!

*this recipe was featured on Honest Cooking

Tequila Lime Dressing

By Vianney Rodriguez

By Sweet Life

Serves 4-6

3 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 tbsp honey

2 tbsp tequila

¼ cup olive oil

½ bunch cilantro, washed and ends trimmed

Salt

pepper

In a food processor add lime juice, honey and tequila.

Pulse to combine. Add cilantro and process until smooth.

Set the food processor to lowest setting and slowly add the olive oil.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

*Dressing will keep in fridge for up to 7 days
As the dressing cools it will thicken, add a splash of water and stir to thin.

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Comments

  1. Claudia says

    March 21, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    I’m checking on my tequila stash now!

    Reply
  2. Kim - Liv Life says

    March 21, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    This has my name all over it! I’m a tequila girl at heart, so just about anything with tequila works for me. Love it!!! I’m so making this!

    Reply
  3. Maria says

    August 29, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    Thanks for sharing, delicious recipe for a new kick to summer salads! I loved this recipe (I’m a huge salad fan) so I shared it on my blog on Mexican recipes: http://www.mexfoodrecipes. I hope you’ll check it out. By the way, you can find me on twitter @mexfoodrecipes. Have a great day! Maria

    Reply
  4. purabi naha says

    July 31, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Tequila! Wow, what a great idea! Brilliant. Loved your blog and would like to visit here again!!

    Reply
  5. Magic of Spice says

    July 29, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    I think I mentioned how much I love this right? 🙂 Well then let me just say again for the record,
    Oh Wow! love this! This is the ultimate summer dressing an versatile as they come. Beautiful recipe!
    Hugs and great weekend to you 🙂

    Reply
  6. 5 Star Foodie says

    July 29, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    This dressing sounds outstanding, excellent flavors with tequila, lime, and honey.

    Reply
  7. Blond Duck says

    July 29, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    This is perfection!

    Reply
  8. Lisa says

    July 29, 2011 at 11:59 am

    I never made dressings with Tequila. I think you’ve converted me! Great recipe. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    July 29, 2011 at 5:02 am

    Tequila! How cool is this! Very simple ingredients and I’m sure this dressing brings nice flavors of salad all together. Very nice!

    Reply
  10. Carolyn Jung says

    July 29, 2011 at 12:42 am

    Ooh, a tipsy salad dressing? Now, that would perk up some plain ol’ romaine big time! 😉

    Reply
  11. tigerfsh says

    July 28, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    Tequila lime dressing – sounds like an all-rounder!

    Reply
  12. Mother's Secret Home Recipes says

    July 28, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    yum

    Reply
  13. MaryMoh says

    July 28, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    I can just imagine the beauty of your dressing. Has to be very delicious! Love the picture. Makes me want to drink it 😀

    Reply
  14. Mandy - The Complete Cook Book says

    July 28, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    Now this is a serious salad dressing – magnificent flavours.
    🙂 Mandy

    Reply
  15. Heather @girlichef says

    July 28, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    You’re so right…a girl’s gotta be frugal 😉 Especially when it’s this delicious. It sounds fantastic…and I’m now craving a salad!

    Reply
  16. Roxana GreenGirl says

    July 28, 2011 at 4:45 am

    what a neat grown-up salad dressing.

    Reply
  17. yummychunklet says

    July 28, 2011 at 3:41 am

    Six bottles of tequila in your pantry? Just plain awesome.

    Reply
  18. Reiko says

    July 28, 2011 at 2:58 am

    Tequila Lime dressing sounds soooo good!! particularly this time of the year! I’m always looking for a good dressing ideas, and I’d love to try this!

    Reply
  19. Monet says

    July 28, 2011 at 1:21 am

    I want to come to your house 🙂 I’m all about a cool drink and a fresh salad right about now. I’m just sweltering! Thank you for sharing, my friend. I’m hungry and wishing I could have a big bowl of greens and THIS for dinner. Blessings and love from Austin!

    Reply
  20. Sarah says

    July 28, 2011 at 1:16 am

    I have to get some tequila because this dressing looks amazing. Margaritas are my favorite summer time drink. The more exotic the better 🙂

    Reply
  21. Kocinera says

    July 27, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    Oooh, tequila lime dressing sounds so amazing! I tend to get stuck in the same routine with salad dressings, so it’d be great to try something new like this. This looks delish!

    Reply
  22. Juliana says

    July 27, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    Wow, I love the idea of tequila in the dressing, specially with lots of cilantro…
    Hope you are having a wonderful week 🙂

    Reply
  23. Kitchen Butterfly says

    July 27, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    You are a wonderful mixologist!!!!! I like the idea of re-purposing tequila….

    Reply
  24. DessertForTwo says

    July 27, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    Wow! What a great idea to use up tequila! And what gorgeous photos! 🙂

    Reply
  25. Rosa says

    July 27, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    A great dressing! I have never used liquor to make salad sauces…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  26. Casa San Matías says

    July 27, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    Hi, we love your recipe.

    For this kind of use we recommend you a white tequila, not too strong, but with a bold taste.
    If you wanna know more about this kind of tequila you can always check our website.

    http://www.sanmatias.com/international/eng/tequilas.html

    Great blog.
    Cheers.

    Reply
  27. Devaki @ weavethousandflavors says

    July 27, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    Very cool with the boozy version of a salad dressing Bonnie! How can we go wrong with this? :)))

    chow! Devaki @ weavethousandflavors

    Reply
  28. Paz says

    July 27, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    tequila instead of vinegar? hmmm… very interesting! this recipe sounds really good. 😉

    Reply
  29. Kitchen Belleicious says

    July 27, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    this sounds wonderful and would be delicious on just about everything from a salad to meat and chicken. Love the flavors and will have to do this soon

    Reply
  30. Maris(In Good Taste) says

    July 27, 2011 at 8:58 am

    So very much better then bottled dressing. Healthier and much cheaper too! Love this

    Reply

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