Name: Zesty Chile-Lime Vinaigrette
Ingredients: 2 (3-ounce) limes (smooth-skinned ones are juicier); Rice vinegar, as needed; 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey; 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral oil (such as grapeseed oil); Finely ground sea salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 1/2 large (3/8-ounce) red Fresno chile or jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

Ingredients

2 (3-ounce) limes (smooth-skinned ones are juicier)
Rice vinegar, as needed
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral oil (such as grapeseed oil)
Finely ground sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 large (3/8-ounce) red Fresno chile or jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

Steps

Zest limes into a small bowl using a Microplane grater. Squeeze juice from limes, adding vinegar as needed to equal 1/4 cup. Add lime juice-vinegar mixture, sugar, soy sauce, and oil to zest in bowl; stir until sugar dissolves. Season with salt and black pepper to create a balanced savory-tangy note. (I usually begin with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.) Stir in chile; let stand 5 to 10 minutes.