Cilantro Lime Fresh Dressing (Printable version)
Bright cilantro and lime blended with garlic, olive oil and a touch of honey for a zesty, versatile dressing or marinade.
# What you 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
# How to make it:
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 tips:
01 -
- It&aposs your secret weapon for instantly transforming even the plainest veggies.
- The zingy balance of lime and cilantro adds a fresh twist that has friends asking for your "magic sauce" recipe.
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- Forgetting to drizzle the oil slowly once left me with a broken, watery mess—take your time here.
- Adding lime zest as well as juice once gave the dressing a fragrant punch that surprised everyone in the best way.
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- If your cilantro has tough stems, use just the top leaves for the brightest flavor.
- A dash of lime zest before blending can push this from good to unforgettable.