Low Carb Cilantro Dressing
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly creamy, this Low Carb Cilantro Dressing is a flavor-packed game-changer for your kitchen repertoire! Made with fresh cilantro, tangy lime juice, and a hint of spice from jalapeño, this recipe blends vibrant, herbaceous notes with a velvety texture from sour cream and olive oil. Perfectly suited for keto and low-carb diets, it takes just 10 minutes to prepare and can be customized to your preferred level of spice and consistency. Whether you're drizzling it over crisp salads, using it as a marinade for grilled meats, or serving it as a dip for vegetables, this versatile dressing adds a refreshing twist to any meal. Plus, its bold flavors are amplified after a short chill in the fridge, making it as convenient as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 unit Jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cilantro leaves under cold water to remove any dirt, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner.
Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop them. Slice the jalapeño pepper in half lengthwise, remove seeds for less heat if desired, and roughly chop half of it.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro leaves, extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, sour cream, chopped garlic, and jalapeño.
Add salt and ground black pepper to the blender, then blend on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
If the dressing is too thick for your preference, add water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño to suit your taste.
Transfer the cilantro dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the dressing chilled or at room temperature over salads, as a dip, or drizzled over grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.3 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1275 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 655 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.
