Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing
User Reviews
4.9
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
137 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free
Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing
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A delicious cilantro dressing made with creamy avocado! Easy to customize, and a great pairing with southwestern-style salads.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup loosely packed cilantro (stems removed and roughly chopped)
- 1/2 avocado (or 1/2 cup plain vegan yogurt)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 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
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- 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
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Potassium
155mg
(4%)
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.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.9
33 reviews
Excellent
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