Cilantro Salad Dressing
Brighten up your salads and elevate your meals with this irresistibly zesty Cilantro Salad Dressing! Bursting with fresh, herbaceous cilantro and creamy Greek yogurt, this quick and easy dressing offers the perfect balance of tangy lime juice, subtle sweetness from honey, and a hint of warm cumin spice. Ready in just 5 minutes with the help of a blender, this vibrant dressing is perfect for drizzling over salads, enhancing tacos, or even as a flavorful dip for fresh veggies. Healthy, homemade, and packed with bold flavors, this versatile recipe is a must-try for anyone craving a fresh twist on classic salad dressings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup, packed Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (optional, for thinning) Water
Instructions
Wash and dry the cilantro leaves, removing any tough stems.
In a blender or food processor, add the cilantro, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary (e.g., more salt, lime juice, or honey).
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled over salads, tacos, or use as a dip for fresh veggies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.3 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 171 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 55 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
