Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

Name: Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 bunch cilantro; 2 limes; 1 small Jalapeño; ½ cup sour cream; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon onion powder

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4.8

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
6
Calories
127 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Mexican

Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

Vance Hodge

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This bright, zippy, zesty dressing is perfect drizzled over a taco, but we really love to use it as a dip for crispy tacos, spread inside a quesadilla before cooking, or even as a dip for tortilla chips! Try drizzling just a bit over your avocado toast for a delicious twist.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 bunch cilantro
2 limes
1 small Jalapeño optional
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder

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Instructions

Remove the bottom half of the stems from the cilantro, leaving a portion of stem attached to the leaves. Place the cilantro in a food processor or blender.
Juice the limes directly into the food processor.
Slice the jalapeno in half and remove the seeds and membrane. Add to the food processor, using the full jalapeno for a spicy dressing or just a portion for a less spicy dressing.
Add the sour cream, olive oil, garlic, salt, and onion powder to the food processor.
Process the mixture until smooth and creamy.
Taste and season with additional salt, if necessary.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

We like a bit of a kick with our dressing and end up using about half of the jalapeno. For more spice, use the full jalapeno. You can leave it out entirely or swap in red pepper flakes, if preferred.
Swap the sour cream for an equal amount of mashed avocado, if preferred. The dressing will brown after about 24 hours in the fridge, so plan accordingly.
Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt may be used in place of sour cream, if preferred.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2tablesoons Calories 127kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 395mg (16%) Potassium 60mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 178IU (4%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 127 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2tablesoons
Calories	127kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	4g	1%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	11mg	4%
Sodium	395mg	16%
Potassium	60mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	178IU	4%
Vitamin C	10mg	11%
Calcium	30mg	3%
Iron	0.2mg	1%