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Bright green cilantro lime dressing being poured in to a small jug.
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Cilantro Lime Dressing

Tangy and refreshing - use this anywhere you want some Latin inspiration!
Prep Time7 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 1 Cup
Calories: 64kcal
Author: Carolyn Hetke

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 Tbsps red onion chopped
  • ½ lime juice and zest. See Note 1
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce I used Tabasco
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup cilantro loosely packed
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in a blender and blend until uniformly mixed. Dressing will be bright green with flecks of darker green cilantro.
  • Store airtight, in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Notes

 
Nutrition is per tablespoon.
Note 1:  The amount of juice in a lime can vary widely.  Aim for about 1 Tablespoon of juice. Fresh is best but bottled can work too.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg