Give your salad a kick with this easy and delicious Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette recipe! This Cilantro Lime Dressing is the perfect Southwest Salad Dressing. Add it to simple mixed greens, wraps, burrito bowls, as a marinade for chicken, and more! Fresh lime juice is the key to this light, flavorful vinaigrette.
In a food processor or blender, combine cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, garlic, and vinegar. Blend well.
Add salt, mustard and olive oil. Blend.
Toss with mixed greens.
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Variations
If you want even more kick, just add a hint of red pepper!
To add a creamy touch, just add a little plain greek yogurt or sour cream.
You can also sub fresh cilantro for dried if you're in a pinch.
You can substitute with white wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar.
To Store
Refrigerate - This fresh cilantro lime dressing will store in the refrigerator for up to five days. Use a container with a tight seal to seal in fresh flavor!
Tips
Don’t dress your salad until just before serving. If you add it too far ahead of time, the greens wilt and go soggy.
While it’s refrigerated, oil and vinegar in homemade vinaigrette recipes will separate into two layers. Shake it up well!
Remember to rinse the cilantro leaves and either air dry or blot them dry with a towel before using.
Don’t forget to remove jalapeño seeds, unless you like fire!