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Home Recipes Dietary Gluten-Free Cilantro Lime Dressing
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Cilantro Lime Dressing

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Posted:5/4/22
Updated:5/3/22

This easy Cilantro Lime Dressing recipe is the perfect addition to a salad bowl, great for tacos and delicious on fajita veggies, too! A healthy homemade salad dressing that can be used for a variety of meals. Vegan, gluten-free and paleo friendly.

cilantro lime dressing in glass bottle on wood cutting board next to lime wedges, garlic, cilantro and salad bowl behind

Homemade dressing is my favorite! Yes, they take a little bit of time but the end result is a flavorful, simple healthy salad dressing with fresh ingredients (and not too many!) and so much cheaper than store bought dressing!

This Cilantro Lime Dressing is going to be your new favorite. Whether you’re looking to add a flavor boost to tacos, enjoy it on a salad, or mixed in with a power bowl, you will love this flavorful and delicious salad dressing recipe.

Salad Dressing Ingredients

  • fresh cilantro – it wouldn’t be cilantro dressing without fresh cilantro! Make sure it’s rinsed well and pat to dry before using.
  • avocado oil – I prefer avocado oil here for it’s mild flavor. You can use cold-press for this dressing since we’re not cooking it. Olive oil also works.
  • limes – lots of lime flavor in this healthy dressing recipe!
  • garlic clove – Just one provides a great punch of flavor.
  • maple syrup – to balance out the strong flavors going on.
  • fine sea salt – make sure to use fine sea salt of kosher salt, and taste test the dressing once it’s blended before adding too much.
  • chili powder & cumin – just a tiny pinch for a little extra kick!
overhead view of cilantro, garlic, limes, spices, salt, maple syrup, lime juice and oil for a cilantro lime dressing recipe

Make it in a Blender

You can throw everything into a blender cup as you’re measuring it out and blend until smooth! I like to taste test for salt, sweetness and check consistency first, before making any other changes.

If you have a mini food processor, that works too.

  • cilantro piled into glass jar next to lime and empty bowls, sitting on parchment lined wooden cutting board
  • overhead view of cilantro, garlic, spices in jar for cilantro lime dressing recipe

How to Make it Creamy

If you love a creamy cilantro lime dressing, you can add ¼ cup yogurt, sour cream, or coconut cream to keep dairy free. You can also use about ½ a ripe avocado – just use the dressing within 2-3 days if using avocado for best flavor.

Ways to Use Cilantro Lime Dressing

This Cilantro Lime Dressing recipe is so delicious on so many things! Whether you’re looking to add a flavor boost to a traditional taco salad or finish off some tacos with the sauce.

Here are some ideas!

  • Taco garnish for Vegan Jackfruit Tacos
  • Dressing for a Vegan Burrito Bowl
  • Sauce for Sheet Pan Fajita Veggies
  • Toss with a Southwest Quinoa Salad
cilantro lime dressing pouring into sweet potato black bean quinoa salad bowl

Storing

Store any leftover homemade dressing in a closed container (these bottles are nice) and enjoy within five days.

The dressing may thicken a bit after sitting in the fridge. If you’d like to thin it out, just stir in a little bit of water (about ½ tablespoon at a time).

overhead view of sweet potato black bean salad bowl with cilantro lime dressing on top

Let me know if you make this recipe by leaving a comment and rating below! It helps others learn more about the recipe too! Xx Ashley

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This easy Cilantro Lime Dressing recipe is the perfect addition to a salad bowl, great for tacos and delicious on fajita veggies, too! A healthy homemade salad dressing that can be used for a variety of meals. Vegan, gluten-free and paleo friendly.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 Cup 1x
  • Category: Dressing & Sauces
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (not packed)
  • ⅓ cup avocado oil
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Pinch of chili powder
  • Pinch of cumin

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to blender cup and blend until smooth. Taste test for more salt or sweetness.
  2. To make creamy option, add 1/2 ripe avocado, 1/4 cup yogurt, sour cream, or coconut cream.

Notes

STORING – Store in glass jar or bottle with lid, enjoy within 4-5 days for best flavor. If using avocado to make a creamy dressing, use within 2-3 days.

Keywords: cilantro lime dressing recipe, homemade dressing recipe, healthy salad dressings

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About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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