Mediterranean Diet Cilantro Dressing
Elevate your salads and dishes with this Mediterranean Diet Cilantro Dressing, a vibrant, flavor-packed recipe ready in just 10 minutes! This creamy dressing combines the refreshing zest of fresh cilantro, the tangy brightness of lemon juice and red wine vinegar, and the warm earthiness of cumin. Balanced with a touch of honey, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil, it’s perfect for drizzling over greens, using as a veggie dip, or adding a Mediterranean twist to grilled meats and vegetables. With its nutrient-rich ingredients and quick prep time, this healthy cilantro dressing will become a staple in your kitchen. Sweet, tangy, and herbaceous, this recipe is a must-try for fans of clean eating inspired by Mediterranean flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Begin by washing and drying the fresh cilantro leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves to help them blend more easily.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, honey, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and water.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor to ensure everything is well-mixed.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preferred flavor profile.
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 together.
Serve the dressing over salads, use it as a dip for fresh vegetables, or drizzle it over grilled meats or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.0 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1295 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1250 mg | 27% | |
*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.
