Summer Lime Chicken and Slaw
I used a standard balsamic vinegar for the slaw tonight, in the future I would change it to a white balsamic to lighten the color of the slaw dressing.
Ingredient: Lime
Lime
- Description
Limes are a high acid citrus fruit. They are vibrant green, generally smaller and more acidic than their counterpart, the lemon. Limes many recipes both sweet and savory.
- Preparation
Limes are becoming more popular in the culinary world. Just as lemons, they are used in food preparation, in cocktails, and in household cleaners as well. Be sure to use the zest of the lime as well as the juice.
- Storage
Limes are fine to keep on the counter but they will last longer if stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. TIP- roll your citrus fruits on the counter before using, it will give you a higher amount of juice
- Nutrition
Vitamin C, A, calcium, folate, iron, potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorous
Recipes Using Lime
Watermelon Mint Refresher
This is a great summer drink. All of the ratios are to your liking so make it as sweet or tart as you’d like. You can even add an adult twist if you’d like!
Melon Salsa
A quick and fresh way to enjoy that extra summer melon. This salsa is sweet and spicy in all the right places, and quite easy to make your own. Feel free to play with the flavors depending on which of these melons and herb combos you have on hand, and enjoy!
