Cilantro Lime Dressing
This cilantro lime dressing is made with fresh cilantro and lime juice for a bright and tangy addition to your favorite healthy meals. Plus, it’s quick and easy to make, using simple, wholesome ingredients you might already have on hand!
This one is rich, tangy, and balanced with extra virgin olive oil and a spoonful of greek yogurt for extra creaminess. It’s the perfect flavor boost for your favorite salads, bowls, wraps and more! Here’s everything you’ll need and how to make it.
What You’ll Need
Equipment
Ingredients
- Cilantro
- Fresh lime juice
- Apple cider vinegar: Or white wine vinegar.
- Honey
- Garlic powder
- Salt + pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Non fat plain greek yogurt
How To Make It
- Prep the produce: Wash and dry the cilantro and squeeze the fresh lime juice (I use a lemon squeezer).
- Blend: To a food processor, add the cilantro, lime juice, apple cider (or white wine) vinegar, honey, garlic powder, salt and pepper and blend just a few seconds.
- Slowly add oil: Use the divot in the top of the food processor to slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending to emulsify. Add greek yogurt and blend again until smooth.
Tips
- Cilantro: Choose fresh, vibrant cilantro for the best flavor. Rinse leaves thoroughly and pat dry, removing any wilted stems. For an extra flavor boost, include some stems along with the leaves, as they carry a lot of flavor and aroma.
- Olive oil: A good quality olive oil makes a big difference. Look for one that specifically says for “salads and marinades” on the bottle. I use this Pompeian one.
- Emulsify properly: To help keep the dressing from separating, make sure to slowly add in the oil while blending. This gives the smoothest result.
- Lower fat option: Reduce the olive oil and add more greek yogurt for creaminess without sacrificing flavor.
To Store
This cilantro lime dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days. Shake well before use.
Enjoy With
- Southwest dense bean salad
- Southwest quinoa salad
- 20 min Southwest chicken
- Chipotle chicken burrito bowls
Lastly, be sure to leave a rating and review down below if you make this cilantro lime dressing! Always love to hear from you guys. Enjoy! ♡
Cilantro Lime Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cilantro loosely packed
- 3 tbsp lime juice (45 g) fresh
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (15 g) or white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey (21 g)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
- 2 tbsp non fat plain greek yogurt (30 g)
Instructions
- Add cilantro, lime juice, apple cider (or white wine) vinegar, honey, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a food processor and blend just a few seconds.
- Use the divot in the lid to slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending to emulsify. Add greek yogurt and blend again until smooth.
Notes
- Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the fridge 5-7 days. Shake well before use.
- A 2 tbsp serving is ~27 g.
Nutrition
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