Paleo Whole30 Cilantro Lime Dressing

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

This vibrant green dressing gets its creamy body from avocado oil mayonnaise, blended smooth with a big handful of fresh cilantro, garlic, and plenty of lime juice and zest. A touch of cumin and optional jalapeño give it a little smoky heat, while a few tablespoons of water thin it out to a pourable, spoon-coating consistency. The whole thing comes together in under a minute in a blender, making it an easy way to dress up salads, grilled chicken, or a taco bowl without reaching for a bottled dressing full of unknown ingredients. Bright, tangy, and packed with herby flavor, it's a great staple to keep on hand for a Paleo kitchen. Store it in a jar in the fridge and it's ready to drizzle over just about anything for the next several days.

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Ingredients

8 servings

½ cup avocado oil mayonnaise
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1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
1 tsp lime zest
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper
2–4 tbsp water, to thin
1 jalapeño, seeds removed, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the avocado oil mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, 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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