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Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 Servings (2-3 cups dressing)
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup mayonnaise I use light mayo
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup salsa verde or green enchilada sauce (see note)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice from about 1 medium lime
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Pinch of dried dill about 1/8 teaspoon
  • Pinch of salt I use coarse, kosher salt
  • Pinch of black pepper I use coarsely ground black pepper
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1 green onion white and green parts coarsely chopped, or small bunch of chives

Instructions

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  1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Thin with additional buttermilk, milk, or lime juice, if you want to adjust the consistency.
  2. Refrigerate until ready to serve (the taste gets better with time - it can be made several days in advance).

Notes

  • Substitutions: the whole buttermilk + mayo + sour cream lineup is the profile I prefer for the best flavor, but you could try changing it up (use all sour cream, sub in Greek yogurt, more buttermilk, etc). Just keep in mind the flavor/consistency might change a bit. 
  • Salsa: salsa verde (green salsa) can vary in spiciness, so make sure you use a brand that you already know you enjoy the taste and heat level of. I like Herdez or Trader Joe's (both have a slight kick). This homemade green enchilada sauce also works great in this recipe. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 46kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 121mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings (2-3 cups dressing)

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 46kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 121mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

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