Dairy-Free Cilantro Lime Dressing
Brighten up your salads, grain bowls, or grilled dishes with this Dairy-Free Cilantro Lime Dressing—an irresistibly zesty and refreshing recipe that's perfect for clean eating! Packed with the vibrant flavors of fresh cilantro, tangy lime juice, and a hint of sweetness from maple syrup, this creamy dressing is completely dairy-free, making it suitable for vegan and lactose-intolerant diets. Enhanced with the warm earthiness of cumin and the acidity of apple cider vinegar, it delivers a bold yet balanced flavor profile. Ready in just 10 minutes, this simple blender-made dressing is as versatile as it is delicious—use it as a salad dressing, marinade, or dip to elevate your favorite dishes. Quick, healthy, and utterly flavorful, this is your new go-to recipe for a guilt-free burst of green goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup, packed fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup lime juice
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Begin by washing and drying the fresh cilantro thoroughly. Remove the hard stems to ensure a smooth texture, using mainly the leaves and tender stems.
Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.
In a blender or food processor, combine the packed cup of fresh cilantro, extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice, chopped garlic cloves, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar.
Add the ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of water to the mixture.
Blend all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. If the dressing is too thick for your liking, add a bit more water, a tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until reaching the desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or maple syrup to balance the flavors according to your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigeraate for up to a week.
Shake well before using as the dressing may separate over time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.7 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1201 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 257 mg | 5% | |
*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.
