The Creamiest Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Recipe (2024)

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A delicious and creamy cilantro lime vinaigrette made with fresh cilantro, healthy oils and creamy greek yogurt!

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A DeliciousCilantro Dressing

Avocado oil has become increasingly popular over the last few months here in Japan. They sell it at high-end foreign food storesso I wanted to make a couple of recipes with it. Since I have lots of cilantro on hand, I thought of making a cilantro lime vinaigrette using the avocado oil!

What I love about this cilantro dressing is the lime. Avocado oil has such a strong unique taste so adding the acidic lime juice balances the flavours of this dressing. I really do think it's important to add because the two flavours really do balance each other out.

I think that the most important part about buying avocado oil is to make sure it says cold-pressed. If it does not say that, your oil will taste rancid, like a rotten avocado. This happens whenmanufacturers expose the avocado and its oil to air.

You know when you cutan avocadoup and the green part turns brown because it's been exposed to air? This alsohappens when you make the oil and it will essentially taste rotten.I have tried many brands of avocado oil that were not cold-pressed and trust me, that was a huge mistake!

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How to make a Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing

Making this cilantro lime salad dressing is incredibly easy. You just need a handful of ingredients that you simply need to add to a food processor or a blender to chop and blend together.

I use the stems and leaves of the cilantro so to not waste any part of the herb and used fresh garlic. Please make sure to use fresh garlic because garlic in tubes or pre-minced garlic will just not cut it. You really want to make sure you have that strong garlic flavour in there along with the cilantro.

I have tried making this cilantro lime vinaigrette using a stick blender and it did not work at all. The cilantro leaves and stems kept on getting stuck to the blades and it just wasn't working out. If you were to use a stick blender, I would chop the cilantro and garlic beforehand and then add it to the cup to mix.

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For this cilantro dressing, you can use either avocado oil or a light olive oil. You could also a mix of both if you wanted to. Avocado oil definitely tastes much stronger than olive oil so depending on your pallet you might want to try one over the other.

This cilantro lime salad dressing goes extremely well with Mexican type of recipes. I used this cilantro lime vinaigrette over my Chicken Fajita Salad and the flavours were spot on! Using this tangy dressing over some taco chicken was absolutely perfect! I've also used it over my spiralized salad and served it for lunch!

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If you're a fan of recipes that use both cilantro and lime, you'll definitely want to check out my cilantro lime cauliflower rice and my cilantro lime shrimp skewers! Another possibility would be to use this dressing as a marinade for some chicken thighs or breasts and then grill them on the BBQ!

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Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

This healthy recipe for cilantro lime vinaigrette is ready in minutes and is super easy to make. Just mix the ingredients and your homemade keto salad dressing is ready to go! So tangy and delicious, it goes well over different Mexican salads and proteins like chicken or pork.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Canadian

Keyword cilantro lime dressing, cilantro lime vinaigrette

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

NET Carbs 3.42g

calories 120kcal

Protein 3.18g

Fat 10.96g

Cook Ashley

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (30 g) cilantro (stems removed)
  • 3 tbsp (3 tbsp) avocado oil (or light olive oil)
  • 2 cloves (2 cloves) garlic
  • ½ tsp (½ tsp) Himalayan Salt
  • ½ cup (120 ml) greek yogurt (or nomal yogurt)
  • 2 (2 ) limes

Instructions

  • Mince the garlic and chop the cilantro stems into two.

  • Add the cilantro, avocado oil, garlic, salt, yogurt into a food processor. Squeeze the juice out of the limes into the food processor.

  • Pulse until all of the cilantro has been chopped to pieces and the dressing is all mixed together, about 1 minute.

  • Pour in a glass salad jar and refrigerate. It'll stay good in the fridge for about 4-5 days.

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Nutrition Facts

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 120Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 10.96g17%

Saturated Fat 1.72g11%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.13g

Monounsaturated Fat 7.88g

Cholesterol 2mg1%

Sodium 12mg1%

Potassium 52mg1%

Carbohydrates 3.62g1%

Fiber 0.2g1%

Sugar 1.5g2%

Protein 3.18g6%

NET CARBS 3.42g7%

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

Nutritional information is provided through calculations made on fatsecret.com. They are approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on mypcoskitchen.com. Sugar alcohols are included in the fiber count. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber (which include sugar alcohols).

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  1. GinnyB

    The Creamiest Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Recipe (6)
    Made this to go on a taco salad. Wonderful!!! Thanks so much. I can see numerous uses for this very tasty dressing,

    Reply

  2. Hélène Nicole

    The Creamiest Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Recipe (7)
    Everything Mira does looks beautiful and is delicious!
    Thanks Mira!

    Reply

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The Creamiest Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Recipe (2024)

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What is creamy cilantro dressing made of? ›

Blend buttermilk, mayonnaise, cilantro, tomatillo, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, ranch dressing mix, garlic, and black pepper together in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 1 hour.

What is cilantro lime vinaigrette made of? ›

How to Make Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette. In a blender, combine the cilantro, shallot, garlic, lime juice, red wine vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. Blend the dressing until smooth. It will be a vibrant green color!

How many carbs are in cilantro lime dressing? ›

Costa Vida Cilantro Lime Dressing 2 Oz (1 serving) contains 25g total carbs, 24.5g net carbs, 15g fat, 0.8g protein, and 175 calories.

How many calories are in creamy cilantro dressing? ›

Serving Size 2 Tbsp (30 g) Calories per Serving 150.

What is cilantro lime crema made of? ›

Made with sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, fresh lime, and salt, this crema comes together in one bowl and is an easy way to add a touch of creamy brightness to rich and spicy dishes. You can prepare Cilantro-Lime Crema up to two days in advance; refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Does Costco sell cilantro lime crema? ›

Don Pancho Cilantro Lime Crema Everything Sauce, 16 oz, 2 ct | Costco.

What is the difference between a vinaigrette and an emulsified vinaigrette? ›

In a standard salad-dressing blend, the vinegar sinks to the bottom and oil rises to the top, creating a thin, watery texture. Emulsified dressings, on the other hand, are thick and creamy and really cling to your veggies.

What is the formula for vinaigrette dressing? ›

The French have decided that the perfect ratio for a vinaigrette is 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar. For my personal taste, that's a little too oily — but it's totally up to you.

What's the difference between balsamic vinegar and vinaigrette? ›

Balsamic vinegar is pure vinegar. Balsamic vinegar is dark brown in color and has a very robust, slightly sweet flavor. Balsamic vinaigrette is a mixture made with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt and/or other spices. It is typically used as a salad dressing but has other uses in the kitchen as well.

Is cilantro high in carbs? ›

Cilantro (1 . 25 cup) contains 0.1g total carbs, 0g net carbs, 0g fat, 0.1g protein, and 1 calories.

Is cilantro OK on keto? ›

Yes, Cilantro is keto-friendly, with a low net carb count of 0.87 grams per 100 grams. Cilantro is packed with potent antioxidants and an impressive variety of vitamins and minerals that contribute to overall health.

How many calories are in cilantro lime crema? ›

Nutrition Information

132 cal., 21 g pro., 6 g fat, 49 g carb, 5 g fiber, 794 mg sod.

What is the most fattening salad dressing? ›

Generally speaking, the healthiest salad dressing will be a vinaigrette like balsamic or oil and vinegar, while Caesar, ranch or anything with the word “creamy” will be the unhealthiest.

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DRESSINGS
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80Calories from Fat 70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8 g10%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g7%
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What is creamy dressing made of? ›

For a thicker dressing, start with a scoop of sour cream, creme fraiche, or yogurt, then whisk in your citrus juice of choice, some oil, and seasonings. Add some mustard if you like, and a hint of sweetness never hurts. For a thinner creamy dressing, try buttermilk or heavy cream.

What is cilantro sauce made of? ›

Once you taste this creamy cilantro lime sauce, you'll want to drizzle it on everything in sight! It's a tasty mix of sour cream, cilantro, salsa verde, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.

What ingredient is cilantro? ›

Cilantro refers to the leaves of the coriander plant. It is commonly eaten as a food or used as a spice. Cilantro can also be used as a medicine. Cilantro is used for cancer, measles, toothache, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

What is creamy salsa dressing made of? ›

The sour cream and yogurt create a creamy base, while the salsa and cumin add a smoky and tangy twist. The lime juice and zest give it a bright and refreshing taste, while the jalapeno and cilantro add a nice kick.

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