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Nothing beats homemade creamy cilantro lime dressing. It's fresh, vibrant, easy to make in 5 minutes, and tastes better than store-bought salad dressing. | aheadofthyme.com

Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing


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  • Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings (makes 1 cup)
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Nothing beats homemade creamy cilantro lime dressing. It's fresh, vibrant, easy to make in 5 minutes, and tastes better than store-bought salad dressing. 


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, divided
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place 1/4 cup Greek yogurt along with all remaining ingredients into a food processor of blender. Pulse mix until combined and blended. You do not want to blend it completely smooth as you want to keep the dressing slightly textured with bits of cilantro visible.
  2. Transfer the dressing to a small bowl and add remaining 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt. Stir with a spoon until combined. Adjust with more salt or honey to taste, if needed.
  3. Store dressing in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Use as desired over your favourite salads. 

Notes

How to store: While this homemade creamy cilantro lime dressing is much tastier than store-bought dressing, it won’t last as long since it doesn’t contain preservatives. The shelf life of your dressing depends on the freshness of your cilantro. If you use the freshest ingredients, your dressing will stay good for up to 7-10 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container or mason jar.

Equipment used: You will also need measuring cups and spoons, a blender or food processor, and a mason jar or airtight container to store the dressing in if not using it all right away.

How to serve: It seriously pairs : It seriously pairs well with almost anything you can imagine: chicken, beef, fish, veggies, rice, potatoes, and grilled vegetables. Make one batch of this creamy cilantro lime dressing, and you’ll be enjoying it all week!

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Salad
    • Method: Blender
    • Cuisine: Mexican