Cilantro Lime Dressing
Perfect for dressing up a taco salad, a green salad with Tex-Mex flare, or being used as a marinade for chicken or shrimp.
Servings: 8 (makes about 2/3 cup)
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup olive or avocado oil
- 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 1 or 2 small ribs of jalapeño pepper seeded and diced
- 1 clove garlic minced or grated
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4-1/2 cup water to thin out as desired
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except water to a blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until the oil and lime juice are emulsified into a smooth mixture. The cilantro, garlic, and jalapeño should be very finely diced.
- Taste dressing. You can use as it is, or if you prefer a thinner consistency, add a bit of water and blend again. (I usually use it without water as a salad dressing, and with water as a marinade.)
- Enjoy! Dressing will keep well tightly covered in the fridge for up to 1 week. Give it a good shake and add a quick squeeze of fresh lime juice right before using again.
Notes
- To make creamy cilantro lime dressing, add 1/2 of a ripe avocado or 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt to the mixture.