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Published: Jan 27, 2020 · Modified: Jun 10, 2021 by Kathy

Cilantro Lime Dressing

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A green salad with a creamy salad dressing.

Cilantro Lime Dressing is a low fat dressing bursting with flavor from the limes, cilantro and jalapeno. Use on your favorite salad or as a dip for veggies. 

Whip up a batch of this delicious salad dressing in just 10 minutes!

A glass crock filled with a creamy dressing.

Why make this dressing

I've been making salad dressings again and I just love how they turn out. My latest is Cilantro Lime Dressing. Making your own dressing isn't difficult, and you can adjust the ingredients to your liking. 

In the past I've also made blue cheese dressing and an oriental dressing that goes great with a chicken salad.

The base for this salad dressing is plain greek yogurt rather than sour cream or mayonnaise. The greek yogurt has great consistency and adds just a touch of tang to the recipe. 

A bowl filled with greek yogurt with fresh cilantro, limes and a jalapeno pepper surrounding the bowl.

Key ingredients

  • Greek yogurt 
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Fresh squeezed lime juice
  • Jalapeno
  • Olive oil

Steps to make dressing

  • Place all ingredients, except cilantro in a food processor. Process until smooth
A food processor bowl filled with Greed yogurt.
  • Add cilantro and pulse 5-6 times until mixed in, but still can see bits of leaves
Fresh cilantro added to a creamy mixture in a food processor.
  • Pour into a glass storage container and serve or refrigerate until needed
A small red tomato on the end of a fork being dipped into a salad dressing.

Recipe tips

  • If your yogurt is runny you can use it as is, or you can strain off any excess liquid from your yogurt. 
  • I've used a half of a seeded jalapeno. If you like it spicier, add the whole jalapeno. Use less if you'd like it milder
  • Use fresh squeezed lime juice
  • Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks
  • A small amount of sugar is added to help balance the flavors. The sugar may be omitted if desired.
Green salad with tomatoes, onions and a creamy salad dressing.

This salad dressing would be great served on a salad alongside Quinoa Enchiladas or Pan Fried Walleye.

More delicious dressings

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  • Asian dressing
  • Raspberry vinaigrette
  • Caesar dressing
  • Blue cheese dressing
  • Avocado ranch lime dressing
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If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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A glass crock filled with a creamy dressing.

Cilantro Lime Dressing

Kathy Berget
Salad dressing made with Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro and lime juice and a touch of jalapeno pepper.
5 from 25 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 33 kcal

Equipment

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  • Food Processor
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ jalapeno (seeded and chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ cup cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients, except cilantro in a food processor. Process until smooth
    1 cup Greek yogurt, ½ jalapeno, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 Tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Add cilantro and pulse 5-6 times until mixed in, but still can see bits of leaves
    ¼ cup cilantro
  • Pour into a glass storage container and serve or refrigerate until needed

Notes

  • If your yogurt is runny you can use it as is, or you can strain off any excess liquid from your yogurt. 
  • I've used a half of a seeded jalapeno. If you like it spicier, add the whole jalapeno. Use less if you'd like it milder
  • Use fresh squeezed lime juice
  • Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks
  • A small amount of sugar is added to help balance the flavors. The sugar may be omitted if desired.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 2TablespoonsCalories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 43IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 28mg
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Comments

  1. Jeff the Chef says

    January 28, 2020 at 6:11 am

    I've never had a dressing like this before. It sounds fantastic! I love that it uses yogurt. I often have yogurt around in the fridge, and this would be a great way to use it up.

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  2. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    January 27, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    Homemade dressings are so much better than store-bought Kathy! I've got a friend who loves cilantro. I will be sending her your recipe!

    Reply
  3. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    January 27, 2020 at 5:34 am

    5 stars
    Love making my own sauces and this one looks like it's right up my alley! Delish on salads or for dipping wings! Fresh, tasty and easy....just perfect to me 🙂

    Reply
  4. David @ Spiced says

    January 27, 2020 at 5:09 am

    5 stars
    We've been watching the calories around here lately, and salad dressings can be deceivingly high in that category. Homemade is the way to go for sure! I love the flavors you've got going on here, Kathy. This will taste like summer! I definitely need to put a batch of this dressing on the menu soon. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
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