Cilantro Lime Fresh Dressing (Printable)
Bright cilantro and lime blended with garlic, olive oil and a touch of honey for a zesty, versatile dressing or marinade.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fresh Ingredients
01 - 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed, stems removed
02 - 2 cloves garlic
03 - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (approximately 2 limes)
04 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
→ Pantry
05 - 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Measure and prepare fresh cilantro, garlic, lime juice, jalapeño if desired, and pantry items for easy assembly.
02 - Place cilantro, garlic, lime juice, jalapeño, honey or agave syrup, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper into a blender or food processor.
03 - Blend until finely minced, then with the machine running, slowly pour in olive oil and process until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly emulsified.
04 - Taste and adjust with additional salt or lime juice if necessary. Ensure flavors are balanced.
05 - Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle, refrigerate until ready to use, and shake well before serving.
# Expert Advice:
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- It turns even the simplest veggies or grilled proteins into something craveable and restaurant-worthy.
- You can whip it up in under ten minutes, and it keeps its zing for days—perfect for busy weeks.
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- If you pour the oil in too fast, the dressing can split—patience is worth it for that creamy texture.
- A squeeze more lime can rescue a too-thick or overpoweringly garlicky batch.
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- Let the dressing sit for at least 30 minutes if you can—the flavors meld and mellow beautifully in the fridge.
- Use a rubber spatula to scrape every bit from the blender; every drop counts.