Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Creamy, delicious Cilantro-Lime Dressing with avocado! An amazing pairing with Southwestern-style salads.
Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 cup loosely packed cilantro (stems removed and roughly chopped)
- 1/2 avocado (or 1/2 cup plain vegan yogurt)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (about 1 lime or more to taste)
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil (can omit or replace with water as needed)
- 1 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Optional but recommended:
- Agave to sweeten
- Cumin to taste
Instructions
- Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Notes
Recipe yields about 3/4 cup dressing.
To add heat, try cayenne pepper or jalapeno.
For a different flavor combo, add cumin, more garlic, or more lime juice.
If you prefer to tone down the tartness, add a little agave to sweeten and balance it out.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 142 kcalCarbohydrates: 3 gProtein: 1 gFat: 15 gSaturated Fat: 2 gPotassium: 143 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 307 IUVitamin C: 6 mgCalcium: 6 mgIron: 1 mg