Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing
I mostly gave up commercial dressings and vinaigrettes a long time ago. When I was going to university, my budget was very tight and reflected on my grocery list. I was buying a lot of vegetables – back then it was very cheap – and salads 🥗 were what I was eating the majority of the time.
When it came to dressings and vinaigrettes, I could only afford one. As a “closet” foody, I didn’t like it to be restrained to such a limited choice therefore when push comes to shove, I started making 👩🍳 them from scratch.
My first attempt was Italian Vinaigrette which wasn’t too bad. Then I ventured to Raspberry Vinaigrette – that one took me a few attempts before getting it right – followed by Ranch Dressing as well as Blue Cheese, and more. Eventually, I ended up making this one… Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing!
Made with fresh ingredients, this condiment is so tasty! It’s bright and bold in flavor! It’s perfect to enhance your salads. It takes just 5 minutes ⏳ to prep and voilà, you’ve got yourself a delicious dressing freshly made without any preservatives or chemicals in it… bonus!!!
This Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing is versatile. To make it the right consistency for salad dressing, milk is added – I normally use about 4 tablespoons. On the other hand, if you omit the milk, this condiment can turn into a topping for your tacos 🌮 or fajitas. It can also be used as a dip for your veggie tray.
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I like using sour cream because this is what I have in my fridge most of the time. For a true Mexican flare, crema is the other alternative. After been chilled for 1 hour, the mixture might be thick so to fix it, simply add a little more milk 🥛 or freshly squeezed lime juice depending on your preferences.
Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing is another example that food made from scratch tastes a zillion times better than anything out there. Either you’re a foody like me or your resources are limited 💰, this is a great recipe to make!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
Check out these other delicious vinaigrette/dressing recipes… 😀
– Greek Salad Dressing
– Roasted Red Pepper Parmesan Vinaigrette
– Creamy Avocado Dressing
– Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette with Sesame
– Asian Peanut Dressing
– Pomegranate Molasses Dressing
– Catalina Dressing
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Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise see Recipe
- 1/3 cup sour cream or crema
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped tips & tricks
- 1 medium clove garlic, pressed
- 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice tips & tricks
- 1 tsp. lime zest
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
- 1/4 cup milk, or as needed
- 1 tsp. agave nectar, or more to taste tips & tricks
Directions
- In a bowl, add mayo, sour cream, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt and pepper. Stir the ingredients until very well blended.
- Add milk, a tablespoon at a time, stir, and keep adding until desired consistency is reached. Add agave nectar and mix it in; taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Cover and transfer to the fridge for 1 hour. Yields 1 cup.
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