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Cilantro Lime Dressing
Greek yogurt makes this easy Cilantro Lime Dressing rich and creamy with a pop of protein to boot. The 5-ingredient homemade salad dressing is so tasty, you'll want to drizzle it over everything from chicken and shrimp to bowls and salads.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 16 servings (2 tbsp each)
Calories: 70 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (see note 1)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 2 limes)
- 2 cloves garlic minced (see note 2)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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.
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Notes
- Plain Greek yogurt: For a richer texture and flavor, opt for a fat level of 2% or higher. That said, any plain Greek yogurt from 0% up works for this creamy salad dressing. Sour cream is a great substitute, if you prefer.
- Garlic: Mince the garlic before adding to the food processor, otherwise, you may be left with large chunks of garlic in the salad dressing (which I certainly don't mind, but know that not everyone loves).
- Yield: This Cilantro Lime Dressing recipe makes about 2 cups. This is equivalent to 32 tablespoons, enough for 16 servings, 2 tablespoons each.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 tbsp
Calories
70kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings (2 tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70
% 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.