Heart-Healthy Cilantro Lime Dressing
Elevate your salads, tacos, grilled veggies, or marinades with this vibrant and flavorful Heart-Healthy Cilantro Lime Dressing! This easy, no-cook recipe is packed with nutrient-rich fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and a touch of golden honey for natural sweetness. Made with only wholesome ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and a hint of ground cumin, this dressing delivers a refreshing taste while keeping your meals light and heart-friendly. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a perfect blend of tangy zest and herbaceous goodness. Store it in the fridge to let the flavors meld together—it's ideal for adding a bright, citrusy kick to any dish all week long. Fresh, healthy, and irresistibly versatile, this dressing is your go-to for guilt-free flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 unit garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
Instructions
Begin by preparing your ingredients: thoroughly wash the cilantro leaves and roughly chop them to fit into the blender or food processor.
Juice the limes to obtain a quarter cup of fresh lime juice and grate a teaspoon of lime zest.
Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, peeled garlic cloves, ground cumin, salt, and ground black pepper.
Blend the mixture on high speed until the cilantro and garlic are thoroughly minced and the dressing is well combined, adding water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or salt according to your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a clean glass jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
Shake well before each use. The dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.0 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1240 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 658 mg | 14% | |
*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.
