This creamy cilantro dressing is a tangy and flavorful sauce that’s perfect for dipping or a sauce for topping salads. It takes minutes to make and requires just a few simple ingredients.
I love cilantro and this recipe really makes the most of it’s bright, fresh and herbal flavors. This creamy cilantro dressing be used as a sauce or dip and it’s an easy way to elevate a simple salad.
I love to serve this as a dip with my Yuca Fritters and it’s a great alternative to serve with tortilla chips. It’s tangy, creamy and zesty and works well with so many dishes.
Oh, and did I mention, it’s so easy to make!
Ingredients
- Cilantro
- Mayonnaise
- Garlic
- Lime Juice
- Olive Oil
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Salt
How to make creamy cilantro dressing
It takes less than 5 minutes to make a batch of this cilantro sauce!
Simply combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or a blender until smooth.
That’s it!
How long does it keep?
Once you have made the cilantro dressing, transfer it to a sealable jar and keep it refrigerated. It will keep well for about 5 days and can be used straight out of the fridge.
How do you use it?
Whether you use this as a dip, dressing or sauce it’s an easy and quick way to add flavor to appetizers, salads and mains.
- Add it to Caprese Salad (Insalata Caprese)
- Serve as a dip with Chicken Parmesan Empanadas
- It’s great with a steak or chicken salad
- Use it as a shrimp taco or Carnitas taco topping.
- Drizzle over roasted potatoes or vegetables
Recipe Variations
This cilantro dressing is pretty perfect as it is, but there are a few easy swaps you can make to suit your own taste.
- Swap the mayo for Greek yogurt for a healthier and lower fat dip.
- Swap the mayo for sour cream for a more tangy dip.
- If you don’t like the taste of cilantro, you can make this sauce with fresh parsley.
- Add in a little tabasco if you like things spicy.
- Swap the lime juice of lemon juice.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Use fresh lime juice rather than bottled. It has much more flavor and a fresher taste.
- If making this creamy cilantro dressing ahead of time, keep the dressing in an airtight jar or bottle.
- Blend for at least a minute so that the sauce is creamy and smooth.
More Sauces and Dips
Creamy Cilantro Dressing
Author:Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cilantro roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove
- juice of half a lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or a blender until smooth.
- Serve with your favorite appetizer or salad.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice rather than bottled. It has much more flavor and a fresher taste.
- If making this ahead of time, keep the dressing in an airtight jar or bottle.
- Blend for a at least a minute so that the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
The nutritional information of this recipe and all recipes on mydominicankitchen.com is only an estimate. The accuracy of any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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