Heart-Healthy Cilantro Dressing
Elevate your salads and meals with this vibrant Heart-Healthy Cilantro Dressing, a zesty and nutrient-packed addition to your dishes. Bursting with fresh cilantro, tangy lime juice, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, this creamy dressing is crafted with wholesome, heart-friendly ingredients like extra-virgin olive oil and a hint of honey for natural sweetness. Enhanced with garlic, ground cumin, and a perfect balance of sea salt and black pepper, this dressing blends effortlessly in just 10 minutes, making it a quick and flavorful way to brighten your plate. Ideal for health-conscious foodies, it’s gluten-free, refined-sugar-free, and perfect for meal prep, staying fresh for up to 5 days in the fridge. Whether drizzled over salads, grain bowls, or roasted veggies, this cilantro dressing adds bold flavor without guilt—just pure satisfaction and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cilantro thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or impurities.
Pat the cilantro dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Roughly chop the cilantro, including the stems, and add it to a blender or food processor.
Add the extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, and apple cider vinegar to the blender.
Peel the garlic clove and add it to the blender.
Add the honey, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Pour in the water to help thin the dressing and blend the ingredients together.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Transfer the cilantro dressing to a clean jar or airtight container.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake well before each use to maintain consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.9 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 596 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 169 mg | 4% | |
*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.
