Cilantro Lime Dressing (Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette)

A mason jar full of cilantro lime vinaigrette being poured onto a salad

Cilantro Lime Dressing (Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette)

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.

Course Salad

Cuisine American, Mexican

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings

Calories 88kcal

Author Julie Blanner

Ingredients

½ bunch cilantro destemmed
2 limes juiced or 1/4 c lime juice
1 clove garlic
½ jalapeño remove seeds
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar {*see substitutions}
8 cracks of salt
¾ teaspoon spicy mustard
¼ cup olive oil extra virgin

Instructions

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.

Video

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Notes

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!

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