Creamy Cilantro Dressing
This Cilantro Dressing is creamy and fresh with lots of cilantro flavor and a hint of lime and cumin! Perfect for drizzling over tacos, salads, bowls, fish, grilled meats, or tropical pasta salads!Ready in 5 minutes. Keeps for up to 5 days in the refrigerator!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (230 g) mayonnaise
- 1 cup or 1/2 bunch (15 g) fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly-squeezed lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1/4 small white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt (depending on the mayonnaise you're using, you might not need salt so taste before adding)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Make the cilantro dressing. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Let sit for 10-15 minutes or overnight (recommended) for best flavor.
Notes
What to use cilantro lime dressing on: Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, empanadas, roasted chicken (a favorite!), fish, grilled meats, fried halloumi bites, tropical pasta salad, roasted veggies, fries, as a sandwich spread, on rice or bean bowls or as a marinade!
Storing Instructions: Store cilantro dressing in air-tight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Shake or mix before using! Keep in mind that it also depends on how fresh the cilantro was, if it wasn't super green and fresh but was already wilting a bit, use it up within 3-4 days. You can also use it as a marinade!
Nutrition facts are based on 1 single serving of sauce which is 2 tbsp. This recipe makes 1 cup (240 g).
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 297mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 303IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
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