Name: Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp kosher salt

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Cilantro Lime Dressing – a fresh and tangy dressing that is perfect for any salad, burrito bowl, tacos, or even as a dip.

Mexican food has to be one of my favorite cuisines of all time. And one of the flavors I think of when I think Mexican is cilantro and lime. It is just a classic bright and fresh combo that makes for the best dressing!

I first made this cilantro lime vinaigrette over 10 years ago when I started blogging. It is still a must make today and deserved better pictures and a little more information in the recipe!

What’s In Cilantro Lime Dressing

Vegetable Oil
Lime Juice
Cilantro
White Wine Vinegar
Garlic
Sugar
Salt

Recipe Variations

Often times you will see a creamy version of this that is equally as delicious. Mix in 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt and you will have a creamy and delicious dressing.
Like it spicy? Add a little jalapeno in the first step.
Honey or Agave would be a great substitute if you wanted to avoid refined sugar.

This cilantro lime dressing is so easy to throw together in just minute with the help of a blender. And not only does it make a great salad dressing, it is a GREAT marinade for meats.

Cilantro Lime Chicken is basically chicken marinated in this dressing and then grilled. Gives so much great flavor without a lot of work.

How To Make Cilantro Lime Dressing

In a blender or food processor, combine lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and sugar. Blend until well combined.
Then with the food processor running, add in a slow stream of oil. You want it to get nice and well blended together.
Next pulse in the cilantro. You want the cilantro to be well blended, but still be able to see plenty of flecks, so don’t puree it for a long time.

Why Is It White

I get this question every single time I share this recipe on Facebook. It is white because I used a high powdered blender to emulsify the oil. It is a very similar process to when you make homemade mayo. That is just how the oil reacts when you slowly stream it in under high power. It is still a vinaigrette consistency. If you want it creamy, see the recipe variations section.

Storing Cilantro Lime Dressing

You want to make sure it is in an air tight container. I like to use a mason jar with a screw on lid, so not only is it air tight it is always easy to pour and serve from.

How Long Will Cilantro Lime Dressing Last

You want to store this covered in the fridge for about a week. Let it warm up and shake well before you serve it.

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Yield: 12

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Cilantro Lime Dressing - a fresh and tangy dressing that is perfect for any salad, burrito bowl, tacos, or even as a dip.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, combine lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and sugar. Blend until well combined.
With the food processor running, add in a slow stream of oil.
Pulse in the cilantro. You want the cilantro to be well blended, but still be able to see plenty of flecks.
Store in the fridge. Shake or stir well before serving.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 168Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 17gCholesterol 0mgSodium 1mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 0g

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Welcome to Dinners, Dishes, & Desserts where my love of food meets my busy life. My name is Erin and I’m a casual home cook who loves to feed people. On this blog, you’ll find hundreds of quick and easy recipes made mostly from scratch. My days are spent in the kitchen, creating new recipes to share with family and friends.