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    Home » Condiment » Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

    Published: Mar 25, 2015 · Modified: Jun 17, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

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    This Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing is the perfect way to top off your salad and works great as a Dipping Sauce too!! cookingwithcurls.com

    It is officially Spring, at least according to my calendar. The hail and ice that fell over the past 2 days makes it feel more like Winter! Spring means something different to everyone. To me, it means Green {and allergies, and thunderstorms, tornadoes}. The green grass, deciduous trees, and leafy herbs start popping up all over. What do you do with all of those leafy herbs? You use them silly, to make Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing.....

    This Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing is the perfect way to top off your salad and works great as a Dipping Sauce too!! cookingwithcurls.com

    You grab a bunch of fresh cilantro and turn it into this delicious, and versatile Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing and Dipping Sauce. This is the same dressing that I have used in the past on my Southwest Chicken Salad for Summer.....

    Southwest Chicken Salad w Cilantro Lime Dressing cookingwithcurls.com

    {yes, I forgot the mayo in that batch, and it was still delicious} and as a dipping sauce for Wild Alaskan Crab Legs.....

    Creamy Cilantro Lime Dipping Sauce for seafood cookingwithcurls.com

    and it couldn't be easier to make!

    How to make Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing:

    Place the cilantro, lime juice, garlic, mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar and honey in the bowl of a food processor.....

    Cilantro Lime Dressing process cookingwithcurls.com

    and pulse to combine.....

    Cilantro Lime Dressing pureed cookingwithcurls.com

    See how simple that was? Tangy, bright and fresh flavors that remind me of Spring.....even when it looks like this outside.....

    Icy Tree March 23 2015 cookingwithcurls.com

    Now that is something that you do not see everyday.....thankfully!!

    More delicious Dressing recipes:

    • Carrot Ginger Miso Dressing
    • Citrus Vinaigrette
    • Sweet Onion and Citrus Dressing
    • Whole 30 Ranch Dressing - can be made with regular ingredients if you don't need dairy-free
    • Chipotle Ranch Dressing
    • Creamy Feta Dressing

    Enjoy!!

    This Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing is the perfect way to top off your salad and works great as a Dipping Sauce too!! cookingwithcurls.com

    Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

    This Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing is the perfect way to top off your salad and works great as a Dipping Sauce too!!
    4.43 from 21 votes
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: dressing, condiment, dipping sauce, cilantro, recipe, lime
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 213kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 1 bunch fresh cilantro (stems removed)
    • ½ cup mayonnaise (use Whole30 mayo if needed)
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon honey (omit for Whole30)
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    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor, or in a blender.
    • Puree until smooth.
    • Taste and adjust as necessary.
    • Pour into a covered container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    • Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Gloria // Simply Gloria says

      March 26, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      You always make the best dressings.... whether you hold the mayo or not! 😉 Looks super cold over there!

      Reply
    2. marcie says

      March 26, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      I'm looking forward to my local farmer's market starting up next month! I don't think I can wait that long. And is it wrong that I want to grab that jar and drink that dressing straight up? It looks that good! Pinned.

      Reply
    3. Amanda says

      March 27, 2015 at 8:04 pm

      Oooh this looks yummy! And I know my husband would love me forever if I made it 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Rose who's busy being creative at FineCraftGuild.com says

      March 29, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      Lisa! I love lime, I love cilantro, and I love creaminess. I guess I will have to give your dressing a try!!! Since it's looks so delicious, I'd like to invite you to link it up at our SHARE IT party: http://www.finecraftguild.com/share-it-sunday-linky-party/ That would be terrific! ~ Rose

      Reply
    5. Richi Reynolds says

      March 30, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      This stuff looks dangerous...like I might dump it all over everything! I cannot wait to make a batch! Thanks so much!

      Reply
    6. Christine says

      March 31, 2015 at 3:18 pm

      Your spring looks very similar to mine! haha

      That dressing looks AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!!! Yum!

      Reply
    7. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

      March 31, 2015 at 9:49 pm

      Homemade salad dressing is soooo much better! I can't wait to try this, Lisa!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        April 02, 2015 at 1:49 pm

        I totally agree, Jamie! I hope you like it. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Elisa says

      April 01, 2015 at 2:44 am

      This sounds delicious... Can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        April 02, 2015 at 1:47 pm

        Thanks so much Elisa. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Julie says

      April 01, 2015 at 8:22 am

      oh my gwod. It's only 9am and I'm craving a salad now!!! lol Thanks for linking up, Lisa! XO (pinned)

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        April 02, 2015 at 1:40 pm

        That's a good thing, right Julie? 🙂

        Reply
    10. Allie says

      April 01, 2015 at 8:34 pm

      This looks delicious! I'd love to try it with Greek yogurt instead of mayo. Thoughts?

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        April 02, 2015 at 1:37 pm

        Thank you Allie! Greek yogurt sounds like a delicious option, I might have to try that as well. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Cathy says

      April 01, 2015 at 8:44 pm

      I love cilantro and lime together and it looks so good in this dressing! PINNED because I just have to make this! 🙂
      Saying hi from the creative ways link party!
      Cathy

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        April 02, 2015 at 2:14 pm

        Thanks so much Cathy, and yes, you do have to make this dressing!! 😉

        Reply
    12. Audra @ Renewed Projects says

      April 01, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      hmmmmm, yum! My friend would LOVE this, its a great idea for me to whip some up for her!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        April 02, 2015 at 1:32 pm

        She would love you forever Audra. 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by!!

        Reply
    13. MryJhnsn (@mryjhnsn) says

      April 02, 2015 at 12:41 pm

      I love cilantro and that looks amazing. Really looks amazing.

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        April 02, 2015 at 1:31 pm

        Thank you so much!!

        Reply
    14. Joyce @ It's Your Life says

      April 02, 2015 at 7:57 pm

      While I am not a fan of cilantro my husband is and I would be willing to try it as a dressing. Pinned, shared, and followed you here from the Weekend Retreat party. Would love for you to share on Real Food Fridays.

      Reply
    15. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

      April 02, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      LOVE this! Pinning!

      Reply
    16. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

      April 02, 2015 at 9:01 pm

      I love dressings like this, Lisa -- it looks amazing! Of course I am pretty much addicted to limes and cilantro too...they are both staples in our house! Sending foodie love your way!

      Reply
    17. Joy | The Joyful Foodie says

      April 02, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      I love these flavors! So bright and Spring like. I hope it's starting to thaw a bit where you are. Though those icicles really are quite pretty!

      Reply
    18. Natalie says

      April 03, 2015 at 10:06 am

      Cilantro and lime is one of my favourite combinations. This recipe looks delicious.

      Reply
    19. Marilyn says

      April 08, 2015 at 8:03 pm

      Your dressing looks so yummy. I can't wait to try it! We featured it at the Project Stash! Stop by and pickup your featured button. I can't wait to see how you used your stash this week!

      Reply
    20. Celeste | The Whole Serving says

      May 21, 2016 at 8:36 am

      I know a lotof people don't likethe flavor of cilantro, but I love it and when it is paired with lime I like it even more. This will definitely be on my summer dressing list.

      Reply
    21. Jan says

      May 23, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      Yummm...I could see this becoming a favorite for me! Pinned! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    22. The Gifted Gabber says

      May 23, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      Oh, my! This looks scrumptious! Going to make it soon!

      Reply
    23. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

      May 27, 2016 at 5:07 am

      Ohhhhhh yes please!!!! This looks dreamy and I need to make it this weekend.

      Reply
    24. Laurie Reilly says

      August 31, 2019 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! We used it for sauce on our chicken tacos. It might make a good falafel sauce also.

      Reply
    25. Laurie Reilly says

      February 15, 2021 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      Cilantro and lime are two of my favorite things! I have made this dressing at least 10 times now. We squirt it over our chicken tacos on top of the guac. There would be a mutiny at my house if I didn't make this sauce for the tacos! We also really like this sauce on our falafels, which isn't even close to authentic but so good.

      Reply

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