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Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Light and tasty, this Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing is a keeper! With fresh Mexican ingredients, it will certainly enhance your salads!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
PassiveTime1 hour
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Salads & Dressings
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword Condiment, Easy Recipe, Gluten Free, Healthy, Low Sodium/No Sodium

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.