Vegan Cilantro Dressing
Brighten up your meals with this zesty Vegan Cilantro Dressing, a quick and easy recipe that's bursting with vibrant flavors! Made with fresh cilantro leaves, tangy lime juice, and a hint of sweetness from maple syrup, this creamy, dairy-free dressing is perfect for salads, grain bowls, tacos, or as a delicious dip. The garlic and Dijon mustard lend a savory depth, while a splash of apple cider vinegar adds just the right amount of zing. Ready in just 10 minutes, this healthy, plant-based dressing is gluten-free, oil-infused for richness, and can be customized to your ideal consistency. Store it in the fridge and enjoy fresh, homemade flavor all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse and dry the fresh cilantro leaves. Roughly chop the leaves and discard any thick stems.
Peel the garlic clove and roughly chop it.
In a blender or food processor, add the chopped cilantro leaves, lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, chopped garlic, dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture on medium speed until the ingredients begin to combine.
Slowly add the water while the blender is running to reach your desired consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice for tanginess, maple syrup for sweetness, or salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer the dressing to a glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate. Shake well before serving.
The dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
203 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.7 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 754 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 632 mg | 13% | |
*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.
