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Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

This creamy cilantro lime dressing takes just minutes to make in a blender and has a bright, fresh taste that’s great for salads, grain bowls, and grilled chicken and meat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Yield: 0.5 cups

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (I use non-fat)
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (I use low-fat)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded for less heat
  • ½ cup packed cilantro leaves
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. (You can also use a bowl and an immersion or stick blender.)
  • Use or refrigerate immediately. Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Notes

Greek yogurt: I use plain (non-fat) Greek yogurt here to bring a bit of tang to the dressing, and to make it more a little more healthy. You could substitute sour cream if you prefer.
Mayonnaise: It’s fine to use either non-fat or regular for the mayo; whichever you prefer.
Jalapeño: You can control the amount of heat in this dressing. If you remove most of the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño pepper, it won’t be spicy at all. Or leave some in if you want a bit of a kick. You could also add a few dashes of hot sauce to spice it up!
Lime: You’ll need one good size, juicy lime for this. If yours are small, it might take two to get enough juice. (But be sure to zest it first before you cut it!)
Cilantro: You’ll need a small tight handful to make a packed ½ cup. Make sure it’s cleaned, but no need to chop it since the blender will do all the work.
Consistency: This is a thick, creamy dressing. If you need to think yours out, you can. Just add a splash of water, one at a time, to the blender until it gets to your desired consistency.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 102mg
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