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    Simple Homemade Cilantro Lime Dressing – Vegan

    July 26, 2020 by Amy Estes Leave a Comment

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    This incredible creamy and tangy cilantro lime dressing comes together in less than 5 minutes and is made up of cilantro, fresh lime juice, garlic, oil, and vinegar. Perfect for topping on any salad and its vegan and gluten free!

    glass jar filled with cilantro dressing  sitting on top of a wooden board

    I love making my own salad dressing and I rarely buy any premade dressings since it is so simple and easy to make your own at home. Plus it is much better for you and way more delicious.

    This cilantro lime dressing was created out of my recent love of a cilantro and lime combo and my need for dressing for my weekly Taco Tuesday salad bowls (coming soon).

    I just love how easy this recipe is and the fact that it is made up of ingredients I always have on hand, like fresh cilantro and lime juice.

    Why you will love this recipe

    • Quick + easy since it can be made in less than 5 minutes
    • Requires only a few ingredients that you probably have
    • Made in a blender and stores great for up to 3 days!
    • Goes great with any healthy salads or added to sandwiches or wraps
    • It’s both vegan and gluten-free so everyone will love it!

    Ingredients needed to make this Cilantro Lime Dressing

    Cilantro and limes with oil and vinegar in bowls on a gray board

    How to make this super easy cilantro lime dressing

    1. Place all ingredients into a blender.
    2. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds to combine and emulsify into this creamy, crazy good dressing.
    • 1. Add all ingredients to blender
    • 2. Blend on high to emulsify

    How easy is that? I love how this cilantro lime dressing get’s so creamy without any dairy added to it. That’s the blender working its charm on this tangy, flavor-packed goodness.

    Pour it onto your favorite salad and be amazed at the incredible tangy, creaminess, and slight sweetness of this awesome dressing.

    Pouring dressing onto salad

    How delicious does that look? This dressing will take any salad from boring to A-MAZING! It’s a keeper for sure.

    Recipe tips

    • Want to make this dressing creamier? Add half of a ripe avocado before blending. Uber creaminess will be achieved.
    • Not a fan of the sugar? You could keep this dressing sugar free by using 1 teaspoon of monk fruit or stevia. You can even use honey or pure maple syrup in place of the white sugar.
    • Prefer your dressing spicy? Add in 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno to spice up the flavor.
    • To store this dressing, keep it in a jar with a tightly fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It may separate a little so you will need to shake it up or stir it before using it.

    Did you try this recipe? If you did, then please leave a rating and comment below. I would love to hear from you!

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    • Author: Amy
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 cup 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    This cilantro lime dressing comes together in less than 5 minutes, is the perfect blend of creamy and tangy and it is both vegan and gluten-free!  A great addition to any salad or sandwich.


    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup fresh cilantro – packed
    • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
    • ¼ cup champagne vinegar, white vinegar, or rice wine vinegar
    • ¾ cup good quality olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons sugar, honey, or maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend on high for 30 seconds to fully combine and emulsify.
    2. Pour onto your favorite salad and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Want to make this dressing creamier? Add half of a ripe avocado before blending. Uber creaminess will be achieved.
    • Not a fan of the sugar? You could keep this dressing sugar free by using 2 teaspoons of monk fruit or stevia. You can even use honey or pure maple syrup in place of the white sugar.
    • Prefer your dressing spicy? Add in 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno to spice up the flavor.
    • To store this dressing, keep it in a jar with a tightly fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It may separate a little so you will need to shake it up or stir it before using it.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Dressings and Sauces
    • Method: blended
    • Cuisine: Mediterranean

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