Vegan Whole30 Cilantro Lime Dressing

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

Bright, herby, and blitzed to a silky pour in minutes, this dressing gets its bold color and flavor from a full cup of fresh cilantro, plenty of lime juice and zest, and a hit of garlic and cumin. A quick spin in the blender turns everything vividly green and completely smooth, and a splash of water lets you thin it to whatever pourable consistency you're after. Add the jalapeño if you want some heat, or leave it out for a milder, tangy finish. It's the kind of all-purpose sauce that works on grain bowls, roasted veggies, tacos, or a simple green salad. Give it a taste at the end and adjust the lime and salt until it's perfectly balanced. This one is a great pick for a plant-based kitchen, easy to whip up ahead and keep on hand for busy weeks.

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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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