Cilantro Lime Dressing
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
16 servings (2 tbsp each)
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Calories
70 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Cilantro Lime Dressing
Description
The Cilantro Lime Dressing combines fresh cilantro leaves, plain Greek yogurt, lime juice, and garlic, blended to a smooth texture. Adding olive oil gradually emulsifies the mixture, giving it a creamy body with a subtle tang from the lime. The garlic provides a mild pungency, balanced by the freshness of cilantro and the yogurt's creaminess. Seasonings are adjusted to taste with salt and black pepper to enhance the overall profile.
This dressing is creamy but light, offering a bright herbaceous flavor that complements leafy greens, grain bowls, or grilled vegetables and meats. Its texture is smooth and spoonable, making it easy to drizzle or toss with salads.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days to maintain freshness. You can substitute sour cream for the yogurt or adjust garlic amount for preferred pungency. Mince garlic finely before blending to avoid large chunks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup yogurt see note 1, plain, Greek
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 2 limes)
- 2 cloves garlic minced (see note 2)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine cilantro, yogurt, lime juice, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
- With the motor running, slowly add olive oil through the feed-tube. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper). Chill until serving.
Notes
- Use plain Greek yogurt with 2% fat or higher for richer flavor; sour cream can be substituted.
- Finely mince garlic before blending to avoid large chunks of garlic in the dressing.
- This recipe makes about 2 cups, enough for about 16 servings at 2 tablespoons each.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to retain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings (2 tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tbsp | |
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 137IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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