Zesty Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Name: Zesty Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and roughly chopped; 1 clove garlic; 0.75 tsp minced fresh ginger root; 4 tbsp honey; 2 oz lime juice; 2 oz packed cilantro leaves; 2 tsp balsamic vinegar; 0.5 tsp salt, or to taste; 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Create a restaurant-style flavor boost with this easy homemade dressing, perfect for salads or as a marinade.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

10 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories87kcal

carbohydrates6g

fat7g

protein0g

Brunch Lunch Dinner Mexican Inspired American

Ingredients

1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and roughly chopped

1 clove garlic

0.75 tsp minced fresh ginger root

4 tbsp honey

2 oz lime juice

2 oz packed cilantro leaves

2 tsp balsamic vinegar

0.5 tsp salt, or to taste

0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

In a food processor, pulse the jalapeño, garlic, and ginger until finely chopped. Add in honey, lime juice, cilantro, vinegar, and salt. Pulse 3 to 4 times to blend.

With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the dressing becomes smooth. Taste and adjust salt as needed before serving.