Cilantro Lime Dressing

Cilantro Lime Dressing

Bright, tangy cilantro lime dressing comes together in minutes with a quick blend.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 110/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Eggs, Dairy

This creamy dressing blends fresh cilantro, lime juice, and garlic with a touch of honey for balance, making a versatile topping for salads, tacos, and grain bowls. It comes together quickly in a blender or food processor, with no cooking required, and keeps well in the fridge for easy meal prep throughout the week.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons water, as needed to thin

Method

  1. Combine the cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor.

  2. Blend on high speed until smooth and bright green, about 30 to 45 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.

  3. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and blend briefly until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency.

  4. Taste and adjust with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.

  5. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

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    Cilantro Lime Dressing

    This creamy dressing blends fresh cilantro, lime juice, and garlic with a touch of honey for balance, making a versatile topping for salads, tacos, and grain bowls. It comes together quickly in a blender or food processor, with no cooking required, and keeps well in the fridge for easy meal prep throughout the week.

    10 min 16 oz 110 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 1/4 cup sour cream
    • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1-2 tablespoons water, as needed to thin

    Method

    1. 1

      Combine the cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor.

    2. 2

      Blend on high speed until smooth and bright green, about 30 to 45 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.

    3. 3

      Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and blend briefly until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency.

    4. 4

      Taste and adjust with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.

    5. 5

      Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.