This Cilantro Lime Dressing only takes a few minutes to make and is so fresh and delicious! You can serve it on salads, over chicken or fish, on tacos, and more. It has a bold flavor that adds to any main dish. Best of all, my version is dairy free!
Homemade Cilantro Lime Dressing
When it comes to a good cilantro lime salad dressing, you can’t beat homemade. It’s extra fresh with a blend of cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. And, it’s super healthy for you! And, it’s not just for salads. You can also serve it over chicken, fish, tacos, and more.
My version is dairy free. Because my version is dairy free and uses raw cashews, you’ll want to make sure you bring it to room temperature before serving it, which only takes about ten minutes.
Cilantro Lime Dressing Ingredients
This salad dressing comes together in minutes. All you need is a few simple ingredients and a blender or food processor.
- Cilantro. The base of this dressing is one of my favorite herbs, cilantro, which gives it the perfect flavor.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This adds a rich, creamy texture to the dressing and is necessary to thin it out.
- Cashews. Instead of yogurt, I’ll be using cashews to add extra creaminess. However, you can also use a dairy free plain yogurt if you prefer.
- Lime Juice. To add that extra kick, fresh lime juice is best and pairs so well with the cilantro.
- Honey. Adds the perfect hint of sweetness.
- Garlic. Adds an extra pop of flavor that pairs well with the cilantro and olive oil.
- Jalapeno. This is optional, but I also like adding in a jalapeno for an extra kick and a bit of spice.
How To Make Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing
All you need is a blender or food processor.
- Blend. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add Water. Slowly add water until it reach your desired texture.
- Store. Place in fridge until ready to serve. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
How To Serve This Dressing
There are many ways you can serve this healthy salad dressing. Here are some ideas:
- Salads. Serve it over any salad recipe. It’s also great with tossed salads.
- Tacos. Drizzle it over tacos for an extra pop of flavor.
- Chicken or Fish. Add it as a sauce over any protein.
- Quesadillas. Use it as a dip for quesadillas.
More Healthy Dressing and Dip Recipes
If you’re on the search for more healthy dressing or dip recipes, here are a few of my favorites.
- Homemade Ranch (dairy free)
- Homemade Thousand Island Dressing (dairy free)
- Buffalo Cheese Dip (high protein and gluten free)
- Homemade Avocado Mayonnaise (how to make)
Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe (dairy free)
Video
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor or Blender
Ingredients
- 1 Small Bundle of Cilantro (or half of a large bundle)
- 1/3 C. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 C. Raw Cashews (or 1/2 C. of dairy free plain yogurt)
- 3 Tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 tsp Raw Honey
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1 Jalapeno, de-seeded and roughly chopped
- 1/2-1 tsp Sea Salt
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/4-1/2 C. Water, to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. *Tip: Add a little bit of water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Transfer to a glass jar and keep stored in the fridge. Before serving, let it sit out for about 10 minutes to come to room temperature.
