Cilantro Lime Dressing

Cilantro Lime Dressing

Make this cilantro-lime dressing recipe the next time you prepare a Mexican meal. It’s bright, sunny and fresh! This dressing packs a punch in the espresso with its fresh lime, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, honey, and Dijon mustard. You can make it creamy or spicy if you wish.

It’s the perfect burst of freshness to accompany your Mexican and Tex-Mex meals. You can make the dressing, if you wish. Recipe yields 1 ¾ cups.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (or 1/2 cup/120 ml)
• 1/2 cup lime juice (from about 4 to 6 limes)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 salt ‘n’ pepper to taste

Preparation

• In a food processor or small blender, combining all of the ingredients. Process until the mixture is completely smooth, about 30 seconds.

• Taste, and adjust as necessary—if the dressing is overwhelmingly tart, add more honey by the tablespoon. If it tastes a little bitter or acidic, add another pinch of salt. Blend again.

Notes

MAKE IT VEGAN: Use maple syrup instead of honey; for a creamy dressing, choose tahini.