Cilantro Lime Dressing
Ingredients:
- 25 g (1 cup) fresh cilantro
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh lime juice
- 60 g (¼ cup) vegan mayo or plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt
- 15–30 ml (1–2 tbsp) olive oil
- 15–30 ml (1–2 tbsp) water, to thin
- 1 g (¼ tsp) salt 1g black pepper
- 7 g (½ small) jalapeño
Equipments:
Features:
Raw
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Nut-Free
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Meal Prep Friendly
Nutrition:
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Blend until completely smooth, then thin with water a tablespoon at a time to reach your desired consistency — it's easier to loosen a thick dressing gradually than to fix one that's too thin.
Instructions:
- Blend the Dressing: Add 25 g (1 cup) fresh cilantro, 1 garlic clove, 30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh lime juice, 60 g (¼ cup) vegan mayo or dairy-free yogurt, 15–30 ml (1–2 tbsp) olive oil, 1 g (¼ tsp) salt, and 1 g (¼ tsp) black pepper to a blender. If using, add ½ jalapeño (seeds removed). Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust the Consistency: With the blender running, add 15–30 ml (1–2 tbsp) water one tablespoon at a time until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust salt, lime juice, or garlic as needed.
- Serve or Store: Use immediately or transfer to a sealed jar and refrigerate. The flavors deepen after 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Notes: Fresh cilantro (not dried) is essential here — dried cilantro has none of the bright flavor that makes this dressing distinctive. Taste the dressing before adding salt — lime juice, garlic, and any added cumin provide a lot of seasoning already.
Tips: Add a small slice of jalapeño for a spicy version, or a ripe avocado for a creamier texture.
Storage: Keep refrigerated in a sealed jar for up to 4 days. Shake or stir well before using as the dressing separates naturally.
Swaps: Lime can be swapped for lemon. Cilantro can be partially replaced with flat-leaf parsley for those who find cilantro too pungent.
Every ingredient here earns its place, but a few really shape the dish. The fresh cilantro adds a fresh, citrusy herbal brightness. The fresh lime juice adds acidity that brightens and balances the dish. The vegan mayo or plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt adds tang and creaminess while keeping the dish light. The salt 1g black pepper adds a subtle heat that rounds out the seasoning.
Cilantro Lime Dressing
Ingredients:
- 25 g (1 cup) fresh cilantro
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh lime juice
- 60 g (¼ cup) vegan mayo or plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt
- 15–30 ml (1–2 tbsp) olive oil
- 15–30 ml (1–2 tbsp) water, to thin
- 1 g (¼ tsp) salt 1g black pepper
- 7 g (½ small) jalapeño
Equipments:
Features:
Why These Ingredients:
Every ingredient here earns its place, but a few really shape the dish. The fresh cilantro adds a fresh, citrusy herbal brightness. The fresh lime juice adds acidity that brightens and balances the dish. The vegan mayo or plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt adds tang and creaminess while keeping the dish light. The salt 1g black pepper adds a subtle heat that rounds out the seasoning.
Prep:
Blend until completely smooth, then thin with water a tablespoon at a time to reach your desired consistency — it's easier to loosen a thick dressing gradually than to fix one that's too thin.
Instructions:
- Blend the Dressing: Add 25 g (1 cup) fresh cilantro, 1 garlic clove, 30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh lime juice, 60 g (¼ cup) vegan mayo or dairy-free yogurt, 15–30 ml (1–2 tbsp) olive oil, 1 g (¼ tsp) salt, and 1 g (¼ tsp) black pepper to a blender. If using, add ½ jalapeño (seeds removed). Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust the Consistency: With the blender running, add 15–30 ml (1–2 tbsp) water one tablespoon at a time until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust salt, lime juice, or garlic as needed.
- Serve or Store: Use immediately or transfer to a sealed jar and refrigerate. The flavors deepen after 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
