Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Creamy, delicious Cilantro-Lime Dressing with avocado! A great 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 jalapeño.
Add a little agave (or other sweetener) to help balance it out.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 142 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Potassium: 143 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 307 IU | Vitamin C: 6 mg | Calcium: 6 mg | Iron: 1 mg