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A tangy salad dressing made with lime juice and vegetable oil
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Lime vinaigrette dressing (15 g) has 89 calories. That works out to 594 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 9.6 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 1.2 mg of Vitamin E covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
89
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
0.7g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
9.6g
· 12% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 3% · Protein 0% · Fat 97%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.6 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.37 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 166 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 178 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 178 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (extra large) | 45 g | 267 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (small) | 60 g | 356 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 594 kcal |
| ½ cup (medium) | 120 g | 713 kcal |
Calculated from 594 calories per 100 g.
Lime vinaigrette dressing is made by whisking lime juice with vegetable oil, then seasoning it with salt and pepper. Garlic, mustard, or a little honey can add flavor. Whisk or shake it again just before serving because the ingredients naturally separate.
Lime vinaigrette dressing works especially well with leafy greens, avocado, corn, and black bean salads. Its bright acidity also pairs naturally with shrimp or grilled fish, where a heavier creamy dressing might overpower the other ingredients.
Yes, lime vinaigrette dressing can brighten taco fillings, especially cabbage slaw, beans, avocado, or grilled vegetables. Add it shortly before serving and use a light hand so the tortillas do not become soggy.
Yes, lime vinaigrette dressing can briefly marinate fish or shrimp. Lime juice is acidic and can change seafood’s texture if left too long, so keep the marinating time short and discard any dressing that touched raw seafood.
Olive oil gives lime vinaigrette dressing a fruity, more noticeable flavor, while a neutral vegetable oil lets the lime stand out. Choose an oil that suits the salad’s ingredients; a strongly flavored oil can compete with delicate fish or greens.
Lime vinaigrette dressing separates because oil and lime juice do not stay blended on their own. That is normal, not a sign that it has spoiled. Shake it in a closed jar or whisk it again before serving; mustard can help it stay blended longer.
Store homemade lime vinaigrette dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator. If it contains fresh garlic or herbs, use it promptly, and check its smell and appearance before serving. Shake it well if the oil and juice have separated.
Yes, lime vinaigrette dressing has a distinctive citrus aroma and often tastes sharper and more tropical than lemon vinaigrette. You can substitute one for the other in many salads, but taste and adjust the amount because their acidity and flavor differ.
Yes, lime vinaigrette dressing is a good finishing sauce for grain bowls with rice, quinoa, beans, or roasted vegetables. Its acidity balances starchy ingredients, and adding it after cooking preserves its fresh citrus flavor.
Yes, lime vinaigrette dressing does not need honey or another sweetener. Leaving it out makes the citrus flavor more pronounced; if the finished dressing tastes too sharp, balance it with a little more oil rather than adding sweetness automatically.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.23mg · 8% DV
Vitamin K
6.3µg · 5% DV
Vitamin C
0.83mg · 1% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
8.25mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.04mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.75mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 89 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g):
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Lime vinaigrette dressing combines lime juice with vegetable oil to make a bright, tangy dressing. It is usually whisked together and may be seasoned to taste; the balance of sharp citrus and mellow oil gives it a smooth, pourable texture. The amount of oil affects how rich it feels.
Use it on leafy salads, slaws or grilled vegetables, or spoon a little over fish. Its fresh citrus flavour suits warm-weather meals and can lift simple ingredients without much preparation. Nutritionally, it is mostly fat from the oil, with 64.3 g of fat per 100 g. For a lighter salad, start with a small drizzle and add more only if needed.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.37g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.53g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.21g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.