Cilantro lime dressing is of my favorite salad dressings that I use on simple salads, buddha bowls, and even tacos!

It goes especially well with any dish including avocados, such as my Southwestern Summer Salad! And recently I made a chickpea salad with avocado and tomato, and cilantro lime dressing was the perfect match.

To get a smooth texture and beautiful green color, it’s best to make cilantro lime dressing in a blender. You can use the leaves and tender stems of the cilantro. Just trim off the roots and tough stems at the ends of the bunch.

Cilantro Lime Dressing

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• Author: Rachel Zierzow
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Category: Dressing
• Cuisine: Southwestern

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup cilantro leaves, packed
• 1 clove garlic
• juice of 1 lime 
• 1 teaspoon umeboshi (ume plum) vinegar or 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon honey or agave
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• spring or filtered water

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Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients except water in blender until smooth.
2. Add water one tablespoon at a time if a thinner dressing is desired.

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Notes

Variations

1. Add 2 tablespoons toasted pepitas
2. Use lemon juice in place of lime juice
3. Add some lime zest (1/2 lime) for extra lime flavor