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Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
This creamy dressing blends fresh cilantro with plain whole milk yogurt, garlic, lime juice, honey, and olive oil. An optional jalapeño adds mild heat. The result is a smooth, tangy, and herbaceous sauce that can freshen salads or brighten grilled dishes. It stores well refrigerated for up to a week, making it convenient for multiple uses.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
97 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cilantro large bunch, fresh
- 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt brand Stonyfield, plain
- 1 garlic clove
- lime juice juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 jalapeño seeds and stem removed, optional
Instructions
- Add the cilantro, yogurt, garlic, lime juice, honey, salt and jalapeño (if using), into a food processor or blender. Put the lid on and blend. With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and blend until smooth. Stop and taste, adjust with a little more salt or honey, if desired.
- Pour the dressing into a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. The dressing will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
204mg
(9%)
Potassium
32mg
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.