Cilantro Lime Fresh Dressing (Printable)

Zesty cilantro and lime dressing with garlic and olive oil—bright, quick, great on salads, bowls, or grilled fare.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed

02 - 2 garlic cloves

03 - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from approximately 2 limes)

04 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)

05 - 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

06 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup

07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

01 - Place cilantro, garlic, lime juice, jalapeño (if using), honey or agave, cumin, salt, and black pepper into a blender or food processor.

02 - Pulse until the ingredients are finely minced.

03 - With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture becomes smooth and emulsified.

04 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.

05 - Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate until ready to use. Shake well before serving.

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It transforms the most basic greens into something guests will swear came from a fancy café.
I never get tired of finding new ways to drizzle it over leftovers for a punchy second act.

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I once blitzed everything without tasting and learned that even one too many jalapeño seeds can turn 'zesty' into 'alarm'.
Emulsifying the oil slowly is the trick to a dressing that stays together instead of separating into layers.

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Always add the oil slowly to help the herbs emulsify without turning bitter.
Leftover dressing makes an incredible marinade for shrimp or chicken—try it once and you'll be hooked.