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Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

This Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is full of wonderfully herbaceous and tangy flavour and wears many hats – a great addition to your salads, a tasty party dip or use as a zesty marinade.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dressing, Dressings & Vinaigrettes
Cuisine: Australian
Keyword: Easy, low carb, paleo, vegetarian, whole30
Servings: 4 serves*
Calories: 169kcal

Equipment

  • Small Food Processor or High-Speed / Bullet Blender

Ingredients

For the vinaigrette

  • Cup coriander (cilantro) leaves
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • cup avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener optional
  • ½ teaspoon chilli powder optional

Instructions

  • Wash your coriander/cilantro, shake to remove excess water, pat dry.
  • Cut off the root ends then roughly chop to make a ⅓ cup to use in the dressing.
  • Add the chopped coriander and the avocado oil, lime juice, ginger and garlic in a blender. Taste and if it is too tart you may need to add some sweetener.
  • Add the cumin powder, season with sea salt and cracked black pepper and blitz to combine.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste.
  • Store in a sealed container in your fridge for a few days.

Notes

*This recipe makes just over half a cup of dressing enough for one salad that serves four, the nutritional information is also calculated this way.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Iron: 1mg