Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe
This easy cilantro lime dressing combines fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and a touch of sweetness for a vibrant, tangy sauce perfect for salads, tacos, and burrito bowls. You can make it creamy by adding avocado or Greek yogurt for a luscious texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup (serves 4)
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cilantro
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Optional Creamy Additions
- 1 avocado
- ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients. In a food processor, place the cilantro, garlic, lime juice, maple syrup, ground coriander, and sea salt. Pulse briefly to start mixing the ingredients evenly.
- Blend the Dressing. With the food processor blades running, slowly pour in the extra-virgin olive oil and continue processing until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
- Make it Creamy (Optional). To create a creamy version, add either one avocado or ½ cup of whole milk Greek yogurt to the food processor and blend until fully incorporated and silky smooth.
Notes
- The dressing keeps well in the refrigerator for up to one week when stored in an airtight container.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey to your taste.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor impact; bottled lime juice can alter the freshness.
- Add jalapeño or cumin for a spicy or smoky twist.
- This dressing works well as a marinade or dipping sauce beyond salads and bowls.
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