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Spicy Jalapeño Lime Basil Dressing

Why This Spicy Jalapeño Lime Basil Dressing Deserves a Spot in Your Fridge Basil dressings don't get much bolder or more versatile than this, and this jalapeño lime dressing proves that heat and freshness can genuinely coexist in one bottle. Smoky roasted jalapeño, tangy lime, and fresh basil combine for a dressing that wakes up whatever it touches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Gluten-free, Hot Summer Days, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 57
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients Breakdown
  • This recipe keeps things bold letting roasted jalapeño, lime, and basil do the flavor work. Here's exactly what you need.
  • 2 3 to 4-inch roasted jalapeño peppers, seeded (just shy of 1/2 cup once chopped)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice from about 2 to 3 large limes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • A few turns freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Leaving some seeds in the jalapeños gives you extra heat if you're into that. Removing them all keeps things milder while still getting that smoky roasted flavor.

Equipment

  • This recipe keeps the tool list short. Here's what to grab:
  • Blender
  • Baking sheet
  • Foil
  • Small knife (for seeding and peeling the peppers)
  • No stand mixer, no food processor required, just a blender and your oven's broiler.

Method
 

  1. Step 1- Roast the Peppers
  2. Turn on the broiler and line a baking sheet with foil. Wash and dry the jalapeños, slice them in half vertically, and remove the seeds with a teaspoon, leaving some in if you want extra heat.
  3. Step 2- Char the Peppers
  4. Place the peppers round-side up on the foil-lined sheet. Place under the broiler a few inches away and let them char, which should take less than a minute. Watch closely so they don't burn.
  5. Step 3- Cool and Peel
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Use the back of a knife or your fingers to peel off the charred skin, then roughly chop the peppers and add them to a blender.
  7. Step 4- Add the Remaining Ingredients
  8. Add the lime juice, maple syrup, fresh basil, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to the blender. Blend until smooth.
  9. Step 5- Add the Oil
  10. Add the olive oil and blend again for a few seconds until fully combined.

Notes

Nutrition Breakdown (Per Serving)

Here's exactly what you're getting per serving, based on 20 total servings from this recipe:
  • Calories- 57 kcal
  • Carbohydrates- 3g
  • Protein- 0.1g
  • Fat- 5g
  • Saturated Fat- 1g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat- 1g
  • Monounsaturated Fat- 4g
  • Sodium- 88mg
  • Potassium- 22mg
  • Fiber- 0.2g
  • Sugar- 2g
  • Vitamin A- 54 IU
  • Vitamin C- 7mg
  • Calcium- 3mg
  • Iron- 0.1mg