1/2 Fresh lime juice

¼ cup olive oil

1 teaspoon sugar, (or to taste)

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

2 to 3 cloves of garlic, very finely minced

About 2 tablespoons of finely minced fresh mint leaves

Salt and fresh coarse ground black pepper to taste

Put all ingredients into a jar with a tight fitting and shake vigorously.  Drizzle over the salad just before serving.