Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing

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4.9

33 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    137 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Vegan, gluten-free

Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing

A delicious cilantro dressing made with creamy avocado! Easy to customize, and a great pairing with southwestern-style salads.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup cilantro stems removed and roughly chopped, loosely packed
  • 1/2 avocado (or 1/2 cup plain vegan yogurt)
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice fresh
  • 1-2 garlic cloves
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil (can omit or replace with water as needed)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp. salt

Optional (but recommended):

  • agave to sweeten; ground cumin to taste
  • ground cumin to sweeten; ground cumin to taste

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  2. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Notes

  • Yield: Recipe makes about 3/4 cup dressing.
  • Make it spicy: Add cayenne pepper or jalapeño to taste.
  • Sweetness: Add a little agave (or other sweetener) to help balance the flavors.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Potassium 155mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 310IU (6%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Potassium 155mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 310IU 6%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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