Lime and Cilantro Salad Dressing
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly fresh, this Lime and Cilantro Salad Dressing is the perfect way to liven up your salads, marinades, or grilled vegetables. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh cilantro and tangy lime juice, this homemade dressing achieves a perfect balance of sweetness from a touch of honey and subtle earthiness from ground cumin. Made with simple pantry staples like olive oil, garlic, and a hint of black pepper, it blends effortlessly in just minutes to create a smooth, emulsified dressing that’s versatile and packed with nutrients. Ready in only 10 minutes, this gluten-free dressing is your go-to for quick, healthy, and flavorful meals. Store it in the fridge for up to a week—if it lasts that long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Rinse and dry the cilantro leaves. Roughly chop them to measure about 1 cup.
Peel the garlic clove and set aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, honey, peeled garlic clove, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and water.
Blend the mixture on high speed for about 1-2 minutes or until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more lime juice, salt, or honey.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Shake or stir before using, as natural separation may occur.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 227.0 g | 291% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.8 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1245 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 703 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.
