Creamy Cilantro Tofu Dressing
Elevate your salads, grain bowls, and veggie platters with this vibrant and velvety Creamy Cilantro Tofu Dressing! Packed with the zesty brightness of fresh cilantro and lime juice, this plant-based dressing gets its rich texture from protein-packed silken tofu, making it both dairy-free and guilt-free. A touch of garlic and a hint of maple syrup create a perfectly balanced flavor profile, while olive oil adds a luscious finish. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile sauce is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Adjust the consistency to your liking, chill to let the flavors deepen, and enjoy this healthy, no-fuss dressing as your new go-to for salads, grain bowls, or dipping snacks. Perfect for vegan, gluten-free, and low-fat diets, it’s a fresh and creamy addition that’s destined to win you over!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Silken tofu
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 piece Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
1. In a blender or food processor, combine the silken tofu, fresh cilantro leaves, and garlic clove.
2. Add the lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
3. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
4. If the dressing is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time and blend until the desired consistency is reached.
5. Taste the dressing and adjust salt, lime juice, or maple syrup as desired for balance.
6. Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Serve over salads, as a topping for grain bowls, or as a dipping sauce for veggies. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.1 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1251 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 825 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 867 mg | 18% | |
*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.
