creamy cilantro-lime dressing

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

Light and tasty with fresh Mexican ingredients, this will certainly enhance your salads!

yield 1 cup(s)
prep time 5 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For creamy cilantro-lime dressing

  • 1/3 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1/3 c
    sour cream or crema
  • 1/4 c
    cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 medium clove
    garlic, pressed
  • 2 Tbsp
    freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tsp
    lime zest
  • 1/2 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1/4 c
    milk, or as needed
  • 1 tsp
    agave nectar, or more to taste

How To Make creamy cilantro-lime dressing

  • 1
    In a bowl, add mayo, sour cream, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt and pepper. Stir the ingredients until very well blended.
  • 2
    Add milk, a tablespoon at a time, stir, and keep adding until desired consistency is reached. Add agave nectar and mix it in; taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • 3
    Cover and transfer to the fridge for 1 hour. Yields 1 cup.
  • 4
    To view this delicious condiment on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/B1oqS4R9fQc
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