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Cilantro Lime Dressing

Cilantro Lime Dressing is lightly sweet & tangy, with a hint of spice. You'll want to pour it over salads, tacos, and more!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro , large stems removed
  • 1 Jalapeño , seeds & membrane removed
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or more, to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Add the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, maple syrup, and salt to a high speed blender, and blend until smooth, about 60 seconds. (For a more mild dressing, use just half of the jalapeno, or omit it entirely.)
  2. Taste and adjust any seasoning to taste. You can add an extra splash of maple syrup for more sweetness, or extra lime juice for a more tart flavor. Store the dressing in an airtight container with a lid for up to 5 days in the fridge, and enjoy it over your favorite salad, tacos, and more!

Notes

  • Nutrition information is for roughly 2 tablespoons of dressing, assuming you get 3/4 cup of dressing from this recipe. This is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
  • For a creamy dressing, add 1/2 of an avocado, plus an extra splash of water to help with blending. Or, try my Avocado Cilantro Dressing for a low-oil option.
  • For extra flavor, it's also fun to add a small knob of ginger (about 1/2-inch) to this recipe. It's a great alternative to using jalapeno, if you don't have that on hand.

Nutrition Information

Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Sodium 98mg (4%) Potassium 29mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Potassium 29mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 120IU 2%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.