Low Sodium Cilantro Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and zesty Low Sodium Cilantro Dressing, a heart-healthy alternative packed with fresh and flavorful ingredients. This creamy dressing combines fragrant cilantro, tangy lime juice, unsweetened plain yogurt, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, creating a balanced blend that's perfect for salads, roasted vegetables, or as a marinade for proteins. The addition of unsalted sunflower seeds brings a subtle nuttiness, while garlic and black pepper add just the right amount of savory depth. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy dressing is ideal for those seeking delicious low-sodium options without compromising on taste. Plus, its bright green color and fresh herbaceous notes make it an eye-catching addition to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
- 0.25 cup unsweetened plain yogurt
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Start by preparing your ingredients: roughly chop the cilantro leaves and peel the garlic cloves.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped cilantro, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, unsweetened plain yogurt, garlic cloves, unsalted sunflower seeds, honey, and ground black pepper.
Blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated. You may need to stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor.
Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to achieve your desired consistency. Blend after each addition to ensure even blending.
Taste the dressing and adjust for acidity and sweetness by adding more lime juice or honey, if preferred.
Once the dressing is smooth and the flavor is to your liking, transfer it to a clean jar or bottle.
Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Shake or stir the dressing before serving. Use it to dress salads, drizzle over grilled vegetables, or as a marinade for proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.8 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 105 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 933 mg | 20% | |
*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.
