This Honey Lime Cilantro Dressing is a divine trio of fresh flavors that goes so well with any salad. But it goes exceptionally well with my Strawberry Spinach Pecan Salad. In fact, it's the best spinach salad dressing recipe, as far as I'm concerned!

cilantro honey lime dressing being poured onto spinach strawberry pecan salad

I was first introduced to a version of this honey lime dressing recipe at a cooking class my daughter took through her Girl Guides group. This dressing is easy to make and WW friendly at 2 WW points for 2 tbsp's.

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🥘 Ingredients
🔪 Instructions
🥗 Salads to go with this honey lime dressing recipe
📖 Variations & Substitutions
👪 Serving size
🔢WW Points
🍽 Equipment
🌡️Storage
💭 Top tip
📋 Honey Lime Cilantro Dressing recipe
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After her class, she let me sample this lime cilantro vinaigrette and I thought it was so amazing that I had to share it!

🥘 Ingredients

I love this recipe because it uses a combination of fresh simple ingredients and pantry ingredients. For this cilantro lime dressing recipe, you'll need:

fresh lime juice
fresh cilantro
honey
oil
garlic
salt and pepper
chili flakes

*see recipe card for quantities

bottle of honey lime cilantro dressing with bottle of honey and fresh cilantro

🔪 Instructions

How to make Honey Lime Cilantro Salad Dressing: All you do is mix everything together and whisk, or better yet, SHAKE (see Equipment below)!

salad dressing in a Tupperware salad shaker with wooden spoon and white bowl in the background

🥗 Salads to go with this honey lime dressing recipe

Spinach Strawberry Pecan Salad with juicy strawberries is the ideal pairing for this vinaigrette. But here are a few more of my favorite salads:

This would also make a great lime cilantro dressing for burrito bowls, tacos or taco salad!

📖 Variations & Substitutions

Cilantro: If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use dried, but it won't taste as good or fresh. Use only half the amount of dried cilantro.
Lime: you can use lime juice from concentrate, but you only need ½ the amount (2 ½ tablespoon )
Salad: you can use lettuce or spring mix instead of spinach and substitute walnuts for the pecans, if desired.
Oil - you can substitute another kind of oil, such as canola oil. *NOTE: if you use another oil, it could alter the taste.

👪 Serving size

You can half, double or triple this recipe. Simply click on the serving size, select the number of servings you need and the amounts will adjust accordingly!

bottle of honey lime cilantro dressing held over a small bowl of strawberry spinach pecan salad

🔢WW Points

This recipe is for an entire salad, which serves 6 people (as a meal). If you are using it as a side salad, it will serve 8 people. 2 tbsp's of the dressing is 2 WW points.

🍽 Equipment

You don't need any special equipment to make this recipe but I do recommend using a salad shaker. My mom gave me one of these years ago and I love using it for everything from dressings to gravies. This is one of those "you don't know how much you needed it, until you have it" kinda things). And it will last you forever- I think I've had mine 25+ years. *See recipe card for recommended equipment photos and links

honey cilantro lime dressing in a small blue container being poured over strawberry spinach salad.

🌡️Storage

Store this cilantro salad dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Be sure to store the salad and dressing in separate containers.

💭 Top tip

Don't put the dressing on your salad until just prior to serving. This prevents it from getting soggy.

This salad with honey lime dressing makes a great meal, side and is perfect for a summer potluck! So, if you are searching for a simple, delicious, and versatile Honey Lime Cilantro Dressing with fresh ingredients, for your strawberry spinach salad (or any salad) then look no further! It's the VERY BEST dressing for strawberry spinach salad!