Mint Lime Vinaigrette

A super simple, light and fresh vinaigrette perfect for salads and proteins. We used it on a quinoa salad and glaze for baked chicken for an easy healthy dinner.
  • For the Vinaigrette-
  • Blake Hill Fresh Mint Jelly
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • For the Quinoa Salad-
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cucumber, english, diced
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • For the Baked Chicken-
  • 2 large chicken breasts
Mint Lime Vinaigrette

Instructions.

  • 1 Make the vinaigrette - Use an almost empty jar of Fresh Mint Jelly with about 4 tablespoons of jam inside.
  • 2 Add red wine vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper and shake well to combine.
  • 3 Ready to use as a dressing and/or marinade that can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
  • 4 Make the quinoa - Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
  • 5 Allow it to cool then add bell pepper, cucumber, feta and sliced almonds.
  • 6 Add the dressing to the salad and toss to combine.
  • 7 Make the chicken - Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • 8 Flatten chicken breast to ½”-¾” thick.
  • 9 Marinade ahead of time for about 20 minutes or brush on before baking.
  • 10 Bake chicken for 18-20 minutes, till it reaches 165 degrees F internally.
  • 11 Brush with more dressing halfway through baking.
  • 12 Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • 13 Plate the chicken and quinoa salad together, top with a little extra vinaigrette and Enjoy!
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