Description
Ready in just 5 minutes with the help of a blender, this creamy cilantro lime dressing is perfect for pairing with salads and bowls. This quick and easy vegetarian dressing is made with a base of Greek yogurt and fresh jalapeno for a little added heat.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 medium lime, zested and juiced
- 1 jalapeno, roughly chopped (seeds removed for mild version)
- 1 small shallot, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons agave, plus more as needed
- sea salt, to taste
Instructions
Remove the leaves and tenders stems of the cilantro and add them to a blender along with all of the remaining ingredients. Blend until very smooth and creamy. Taste, then add more agave or salt as needed.
If you’re using an immersion blender, put all of the ingredients in a tall, wide mouth jar or similar vessel. Blend until very smooth and creamy.
Store leftovers in a container in the fridge and use within 1 week. The dressing tastes best if made a few hours or a day ahead of time to allow the flavors to develop.
Makes 1 heaping cup which is 4 large servings or 6 smaller ones.
Notes
- For a spicier dressing, use the whole jalapeno or 2 whole jalapenos. For a mild dressing, use just the flesh of the jalapeno and none of the seeds/veins.
- For a vegan version of the dressing, use a thick Greek-style plant-based yogurt. The plain one from Culina is my favorite (not sponsored).
- To ensure your lime is nice and juicy, choose one with smooth skin that is light green or yellowish green in color rather than dark green. The skin should have a slight give when you press it rather than being super hard. If your limes aren’t particularly juicy, you may want to use two to ensure the lime flavor comes through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dressing