Your kitchen skills aren't quite complete without a recipe for Cilantro-Lime Dressing up your sleeve! This tasty dressing will become your new go-to.
This dressing is classically known for pairing well with Mexican dishes like salads, enchiladas, and tacos. But you can also use it as a marinade for veggies like cucumbers, cabbage, or tomatoes!
How to Make Cilantro-Lime Dressing
- Mix ingredients together.
- Pour into serving bottle and shake.
- Serve.
Full directions for how to make Cilantro-Lime Dressing are in the printable recipe card below.
Cilantro-Lime Dressing FAQs
How long can I store this dressing for?
This dressing will last in an air-tight container in your fridge up to 1 week. If you want to store your dressing longer than that, you may want to make smaller portions instead and have all the dry ingredients pre-mixed and ready to go.
How can I use this dressing?
Get creative! You can use this dressing any way you want! Of course, you can pour it on a Southwestern salad or as a dip for your enchiladas and quesadillas. But you could also use it as a minimalist pasta dressing, a seasoning to brush on top of freshly baked rolls, or as a marinade for fresh veggies.
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Recipe
Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder mild or hot
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together.
- Transfer to a cruet or bottle and shake before using.
- Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator, where it will keep for a few days.
Nutrition
Recipe by Devra Gartenstein, from Local Bounty: Seasonal Vegan Recipes*, by permission of The Book Publishing Company.
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