Lite Creamy Cilantro Dressing Recipes

CREAMY CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

CREAMY CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend mayonnaise, canola oil, pumpkin seeds, water, vinegar, Cotija cheese, roasted chile peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth, about 1 minutes. Add cilantro in batches, blending each to incorporate completely before adding the next, 30 to 60 seconds per batch.
• Pour dressing into an air-tight container and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins.
• Combine roasted peppers, canola oil, pepitas, red wine vinegar, lime juice, cotija cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend to combine, about 10 seconds. Add cilantro a little at a time and blend until smooth.
• Combine mayonnaise and water in a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the blended pepper mixture to the mayonnaise mixture and mix thoroughly.

CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Thinly slice one green onion; set aside. Cut the other onion into pieces; place in a blender. Add the cilantro, garlic, honey, oil, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and salt; cover and process until blended. Add tofu and vinegar; cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a small bowl; stir in the sliced onion. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

CREAMY CILANTRO LIME DRESSING (DIP)

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, black pepper, and sea salt together.
• Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking. Stir in the cilantro. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. If you would like the dressing to be thinner, add in additional olive oil.

CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients to a blender puree until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. Add milk, a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
• Chill before serving (a must!). Dressing will thicken in the refrigerator so you may need to whisk in some milk before serving. This Cilantro Lime Dressing stores fabulously well for about 5-7 days, but honestly, it never lasts that long at our house!

CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
• Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. Add the sugar if you want it a little sweeter (I used the sugar and loved it, but it tasted fine without the sugar, too). You can also add water depending on how thick you want the dressing to be.
• Serve as a dressing with salads, fish, chicken, or grilled vegetables!

CREAMY CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend buttermilk, mayonnaise, cilantro, tomatillo, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, ranch dressing mix, garlic, and black pepper together in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 1 hour.