Vegan Cilantro Lime Dressing
This fresh, zesty vegan cilantro lime dressing is perfect for salads, tacos, or grain bowls! What an easy way to add a splash of green to any meal.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in less than 5 minutes! All you need for this vegan cilantro lime dressing are a handful of ingredients and a high-speed blender.
- This dressing is dairy-free, egg-free, refined sugar-free, and (depending on the yogurt you use) it can also be soy-and nut-free.
- As well as a salad dressing, this recipe can enhance sandwiches, wraps, and appetizer trays.
- Have you seen the color of this dressing? There is no better way to add a splash of green to your dish.
Key Ingredients
- Cilantro brings a fresh, herbaceous flavor. It’s also responsible for the beautiful color of this dressing.
- Lime juice adds tang and brightness, along with vitamin C.
- Plant-based yogurt is the component that creates a creamy texture without dairy.
- Garlic adds some depth, as well as sharpness to the flavor combo.
Hack It!
- If cilantro tastes like soap to you, swap it for parsley, basil, or mint.
- Add a little bit of water to thin if you want to be able to drizzle this dressing.
- Use any plant-based yogurt. I love coconut yogurt when I am looking for something thick and creamy, soy for extra protein, or almond for a bit of earthy flavor.
- If you like spicy food, throw in a fresh jalapeno into the blender.
How to Make Vegan Cilantro Lime Dressing
Step 1: Add all of the listed ingredients to a high-speed blender.
Step 2: Blend everything together until smooth. Add a little water to thin if necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
This dressing lasts up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Any leftovers can be frozen in an ice cube tray for long-term storage.
The obvious answer is a salad or grain bowl. However, you can also add it to your sandwiches and wraps.
More Plant-Based Dips and Dressings
- Red Lentil Hummus
- Vegan Chipotle Mayo
- Vegan Ranch Dressing
- Zero Waste Vegan Tzatziki
- Easy Peanut Sauce
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The Recipe: Vegan Cilantro Lime Dressing
Ingredients
- 1½ cups cilantro
- ½ cup plant-based yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp water, extra if needed
Equipment
Instructions
- Add all of the listed ingredients to a high-speed blender and combine until smooth.
Notes
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- If cilantro tastes like soap to you, swap it for parsley, basil, or mint.
- Add a little bit of water to thin if you want to be able to drizzle this dressing.
- Use any plant-based yogurt. I love coconut yogurt when I am looking for something thick and creamy, soy for extra protein, or almond for a bit of earthy flavor.
- If you like spicy food, throw in a fresh jalapeno into the blender.
- This recipe yields about 1½ cups of dressing (24 servings of 1 tbsp).