Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe

Overhead view of a jar of creamy cilantro lime dressing with a spoonful on top.

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Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe

Cilantro Lime Crema is a refreshing and vibrant sauce that combines Greek yogurt, extra-virgin olive oil, plenty of cilantro, lime juice, a pinch of sugar, and seasonings. You'll want to add this zesty crema to salads, tacos, bowls, and grilled dishes!

Course Dressing

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword cilantro lime dressing

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings Tablespoons

Calories 40kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup cilantro - loosely packed
1 clove garlic
a pinch of sugar
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
1 large lime - freshly squeezed

Instructions

Combine ingredients. Combine all ingredients in a small food processor – Greek yogurt, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, seasonings, sugar, and fresh lime juice.
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 cup cilantro, 1 clove garlic, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, a pinch of sugar, 1 large lime
Blend ingredients. Start the food processor and pulse until creamy, about 30 seconds or until everything is very well combined.
You can also place ingredients in a large jar and use an immersion blender instead.
Store crema. Pour cilantro lime crema into a small bowl or mason jar and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

This crema will stay fresh for about 3–4 days (or maybe more) when stored in an airtight container.
Add water, lime juice, or olive oil to thin it out, or use less liquid to keep it thick and scoopable.

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