Gluten-Free Cilantro Dressing
Brighten up your meals with this irresistible Gluten-Free Cilantro Dressing, a zesty and vibrant blend of fresh cilantro, tangy lime juice, and a hint of sweetness from honey. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, using a mix of wholesome ingredients like garlic, apple cider vinegar, and ground cumin to create a perfectly balanced, creamy dressing. Designed for versatility, this dairy-free and gluten-free dressing is a flavorful addition to salads, a bold marinade for meats, or a dipping sauce with a fresh twist. Whether you're meal prepping or enhancing a weeknight dinner, this cilantro-packed creation will become your go-to condiment, bursting with freshness in every spoonful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Rinse the cilantro thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Shake off excess water and pat dry with paper towels.
Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and place them in a blender or food processor.
Add extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, peeled garlic cloves, honey, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and water to the blender or food processor.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice to suit your taste preferences.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container or a jar with a lid.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Serve as a dressing for salads, a marinade for proteins, or as a delicious dipping sauce. Store any leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.2 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1242 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 700 mg | 15% | |
*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.
