By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
69 cal · 10 min
Coconut-Lime Dressing
Recipe GLPRa17914dfa01a3f
A bright and creamy dressing combining unsweetened coconut milk with fresh lime juice, fish sauce, and a touch of brown sugar. The combination creates a smooth, emulsified sauce that works beautifully on salads, seafood, and grain bowls.
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Ingredients
6 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
5 teaspoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon shallot, finely grated
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, grated shallot, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and the sugar has dissolved.
While continuing to whisk constantly, add the vegetable oil in a slow, steady stream to create an emulsified dressing. Continue whisking until the oil is fully incorporated and the dressing is creamy and well combined.
Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day before serving. Whisk again briefly before using if the dressing has separated.
Comments
Every ingredient is available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Kroger without a special trip, though fish sauce demands a quick hunt in the international aisle—most stores stock it, but smaller Food Lion locations may not. The cost per serving runs around $1.50-$2, driven by coconut milk; this is a dressing that stretches across multiple salads, so the per-serving cost on actual use is far lower. Ten minutes is honest for whisking together a dressing, and it reheats poorly but doesn't need to—this is a fresh vinaigrette that sits fine in the fridge for three days. This is a solid workhorse dressing that doesn't feed a crowd but pairs beautifully with grilled shrimp or chicken and feels at home in a Carolina kitchen.
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