Mexican Vinaigrette Sauce Recipes

CHILI LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and cayenne into a mason jar, blender, or food processor.
• Seal and shake or blend until well combined.
• Taste and re-season if necessary.
• Use immediately.
• Store leftovers in a sealed airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Let come to room temperature before serving.

CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a food processor, place the cilantro, garlic, lime juice, maple syrup, coriander, and salt and pulse to combine. With the blade running, pour in the olive oil and process until smooth.
• Make it creamy (optional) - blend with 1 avocado or ½ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt

MUSSELS WITH MEXICAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Pull off and discard the stringy beard from the mussels. Scrub the mussels as necessary and drain them well.
• Put the mussels in a kettle and add the water. Cover closely and bring to the boil. Cook four or five minutes or until all the mussels are open. Drain. Discard the cooking liquid or put it to another use.
• Pull the mussels from the shells and save both the mussels and half the shells. Return one mussel to each shell and arrange them on a plate. Spoon an equal portion of the vinaigrette sauce over each. Sprinkle the mussels with coriander. Garnish the platter with lime wedges.

MEXICAN VINAIGRETTE SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the lime juice in a small mixing bowl and whisk in the oil. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to blend.