Cilantro Lime Dressing

Zesty fresh Cilantro Lime Dressing is perfect for salads, as a sauce or marinade. Creamy avocado adds a rich flavor making the dressing a favorite.

Course Salad, salad dressing

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings 2-tablespoon servings

Calories 71kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

1 medium ripe avocado removed from the peel
2 cups fresh cilantro about 1 medium size bunch, larger stems removed
2 garlic cloves peeled
1/4 cup fresh lime juice juice of about 2 medium limes
1/2 jalapeño pepper seeded (leave seeds for a spicier flavor)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to adjust seasoning

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients except the olive oil to a large food processor and blend for 2-3 minutes or until smooth.
Add the olive oil and blend once again just until smooth then add more salt to taste and serve.

Notes

Total yield: 1 3/4 cups. Serving size: 2 tablespoons (for nutritional info).

Variations (ways to change it up!)

Add some chili powder or cumin. If you love that southwestern flavor, these spices will pump up that flavor. They can be used instead of jalapeno or in addition.

Want it spicier? Use more jalapeno (we recommend tasting it before adding more) or chili pepper flakes.

Try some fresh herbs. Fresh dill or basil added to bolster the herby flavor.

Mix it with Ranch Dressing. Combining this Cilantro Lime dressing with some Ranch Dressing makes a tangy 'best of both worlds' mix of flavors.

Add some sour cream or Greek yogurt. For some tangy creamy flavor feel free to add a dollop of either sour cream or plain Greek yogurt. This will also tone down the cilantro flavor a bit too.

Add some onion or scallions. If you enjoy the bold flavor of onions in dressing add some!

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