Cilantro Lime Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
124 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Cilantro Lime Dressing
Description
Cilantro Lime Dressing blends packed fresh cilantro leaves and stems with freshly squeezed lime juice, minced garlic, honey for slight sweetness, ground cumin for warmth, and apple cider vinegar for acidity. The mixture is emulsified with olive or canola oil, resulting in a smooth, flavorful dressing. The use of both the cilantro leaves and stems ensures a robust herbal flavor throughout.
The flavor profile balances tangy citrus and vinegar highlights with the subtle sweetness of honey and the earthy spice of cumin. The garlic adds pungency without overpowering the other ingredients. This dressing works well as a salad dressing, marinade, or topping for tacos and grilled vegetables.
Seasoning with salt and pepper at the end allows adjustment to taste. The dressing can be refrigerated for up to one week, making it convenient to prepare in advance. For added creaminess, half an avocado can be blended in. This dressing lends a fresh, vibrant note to a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cilantro leaves and stems, packed
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil or canola oil, light
Instructions
- In a blender or small food processor, add cilantro, garlic, lime juice, honey, cumin, apple cider vinegar, and light olive oil or canola oil.
- Pulse the ingredients a few times to chop up the cilantro.
- Turn the blender on to low speed and slowly pour in the oil.
- Once all the ingredients are blended, season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the dressing to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Notes
- To add creaminess, blend in half a peeled and pitted avocado with the dressing ingredients.
- Store the dressing in a jar with a tight lid in the refrigerator for up to seven days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 124 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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