Cilantro Lime Dressing

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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. 

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. 

Ingredients for Cilantro Lime Dressing

• Greek yogurt 
• Fresh cilantro
• Fresh squeezed lime juice
• Jalapeno
• Garlic powder
• Olive oil
• Sugar

Steps to make dressing

1. Place all ingredients, except cilantro in a food processor. Process until smooth
2. Add cilantro and pulse 5-6 times until mixed in, but still can see bits of leaves
3. Pour into a glass storage container and serve or refrigerate until needed

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Tips for making Cilantro Lime Dressing

• 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.

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

Can I make this dressing without using a food processor?

You can make this without a food processor. You could use a blender instead. If you don’t have either, you can hand mix this dressing. You will want to make certain your jalapeno is very finely minced before adding to the dressing. 

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Cilantro Lime Dressing

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

Salad dressing made with Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro and lime juice and a touch of jalapeno pepper.

Course: Condiment, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cilantro lime dressing, jalapeno ranch dressing, salad dressing

Servings: 1 cup

Calories: 33 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 jalapeno seeded and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup cilantro

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients, except cilantro in a food processor. Process until smooth
2. Add cilantro and pulse 5-6 times until mixed in, but still can see bits of leaves
3. Pour into a glass storage container and serve or refrigerate until needed

Recipe Notes

Tips for making Cilantro Lime Dressing

• 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.

Nutrition Facts

Cilantro Lime Dressing

Amount Per Serving (2 Tablespoons)

Calories 33 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 1mg0%

Sodium 155mg7%

Potassium 35mg1%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 43IU1%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 28mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.