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Cilantro Lime Dressing

This 6-ingredient, 5-minute cilantro lime dressing is fresh, perfectly balanced, and guaranteed to wake up your greens and so much more.
Course condiment
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 90kcal
Author Ann Otis

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro packed
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 small clove garlic peeled
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Process the dressing ingredients in a blender, food processor or with an immersion blender. Alternatively, you can finely chop the garlic and cilantro and whisk with the remaining ingredients. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Notes

For a creamy version of this dressing, add *up to* 1 cup of Greek yogurt, sour cream or mayonnaise. To keep it vegan, add 1/2 an avocado instead. 

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Iron: 1mg