Paleo Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

Bright, herby, and just a little spicy, this dressing gets its vivid green color from a generous handful of fresh cilantro blended smooth with lime juice, garlic, and a touch of jalapeño for kick. A whisper of honey and cumin rounds out the flavor with warmth and a hint of sweetness, while a few tablespoons of water thin everything out to a pourable, spoon-coating consistency. It comes together in under a minute in the blender and keeps well in a jar in the fridge, ready to drizzle over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or a big salad. Zesty, garlicky, and full of fresh flavor, it's a great pick to have on hand for a Paleo kitchen.

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Ingredients

8 servings

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
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3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 small garlic clove
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sour cream
1 tbsp honey
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
⅛ tsp black pepper
2–3 tbsp water, to thin
1 jalapeño, seeds removed (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the cilantro, lime juice, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, cumin, salt, pepper, and jalapeño (if using) in a blender or food processor.
2
Blend on high until completely smooth and bright green, about 30–45 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through.

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