Go Back
+ servings
Overhead of mason jar full of cilantro lime dressing with a bunch of cilantro and fresh lime in the background
Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Cilantro Lime Dressing

A zesty, herby cilantro lime dressing that's perfect for drizzling on salads, grilled veggies, chicken and fish or as a marinade!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dips Dressings & Sauces
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 103kcal
Author: Jessica

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 2 limes zest of one, juice of two
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ of a shallot
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • dash of cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

  • Peel shallot and garlic clove. Cut off the root ends and cut into a few chunks.
  • Trim bottom half of stems off of cilantro bunch.
  • Add cilantro, garlic, shallot, apple cider vinegar, salt, honey, lime juice and zest to the bowl of a food processor.
  • With the food processor running, stream in olive oil and blend until dressing is emulsified and cilantro is in small flecks.
  • Check for seasoning and add more salt or a pinch or two of cayenne pepper for heat.

Notes

If you do not have a food processor, this dressing can be made in a blender.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg