Description
This easy and vibrant cilantro lime dressing is perfect for adding a fresh, tangy kick to salads, tacos, or burrito bowls. Made with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of sweetness, it can be effortlessly transformed into a creamy dressing by adding avocado or Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
Base 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 Add-ins
- 1 avocado
- ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients: In a food processor, add the fresh cilantro, garlic clove, lime juice, maple syrup or honey, ground coriander, and sea salt. Pulse the ingredients until they start to come together.
- Emulsify dressing: While the food processor blade is running, slowly pour in the extra-virgin olive oil. Continue processing until the mixture is smooth and well blended, forming a vibrant, tangy dressing.
- Make it creamy (optional): To create a creamy version, add either 1 ripe avocado or ½ cup of plain whole milk Greek yogurt to the food processor. Blend until the dressing reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
Notes
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Use this dressing as a versatile topping for salads, tacos, burrito bowls, grilled vegetables, or as a dip.
- Adjust sweetness by using either maple syrup or honey based on your preference.
- For a vegan creamy option, use the avocado instead of Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired