Cilantro Lime Dressing

This dressing is great tossed on a grilled chicken, black bean and corn salad, or even over fresh salad greens.

• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/3 cup honey

• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Place the jalapeno pepper, garlic clove, and ginger into a food processor or blender; pulse until the jalapeno and garlic are finely chopped. Pour in the lime juice, honey, balsamic vinegar, and salt, add the cilantro leaves; pulse a few times to blend. Turn the food processor or blender on, and slowly drizzle in the olive oil until incorporated into the dressing. Season to taste with salt before serving.