Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe

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Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe

Cilantro Lime Dressing is a refreshing and vibrant dressing that combines Greek yogurt, light mayo, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, and seasonings. You'll want to add this creamy dressing to all the Tex-Mex dishes!

Course Dressing

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword cilantro lime dressing

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings Tablespoons

Calories 26kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup light mayo (with olive oil)
3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup cilantro
1 large lime
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
a pinch of sugar
cold water to thin

Instructions

Combine ingredients. Combine the cilantro lime dressing ingredients in a small food processor – Greek yogurt, mayo, olive oil, cilantro, seasonings, and fresh lime juice.
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup light mayo (with olive oil), 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/3 cup cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, a pinch of sugar, 1 large lime
Blend ingredients. Start the food processor and blend until creamy, about a minute. Add cold water if needed to thin the dressing.
You can also place ingredients in a large jar and use an immersion blender instead.
cold water to thin
Store dressing. Pour dressing into a small bowl or mason jar and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Cilantro dressing is a great base for customization. You can try various substitution options to suit your taste preferences. For example, if you prefer a creamier texture, you can add some extra yogurt or avocado. If you like it spicier, you can incorporate jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

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