Nut-Free Cilantro Dressing

Brighten up your dishes with this zesty and creamy Nut-Free Cilantro Dressing, a quick and wholesome recipe perfect for salads, marinades, or dipping sauces. Bursting with the aromatic freshness of cilantro and tangy lime juice, this dressing features a smooth base of Greek yogurt and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. With no nuts in sight, it’s allergy-friendly and made in just 10 minutes using simple ingredients, including a hint of cumin for earthy depth and garlic for bold flavor. Blend everything to velvety perfection, and you’ll have a versatile, nutrient-packed dressing that’s as delightful on grilled vegetables as it is drizzled over tacos. Perfect for meal prep and entirely customizable to your desired consistency, this cilantro-packed dressing brings vibrant flavors to any dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 small garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing and drying the cilantro leaves thoroughly. Remove any tough stems for best flavor.

Step 2

In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro leaves, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, honey, and cumin powder.

Step 3

Peel and roughly chop the garlic clove. Add it to the blender.

Step 4

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper.

Step 5

Pulse for a few seconds to start combining the ingredients, then blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Check the consistency. If you prefer a thinner dressing, add 1 tablespoon of water and blend again. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 7

Transfer the dressing to a jar or bottle and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Shake well before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	494.4 grams (494.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	678

Total Fat 61.30g	79%
Saturated Fat 9.50g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 690mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 29.20g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3.10g	11%
Total Sugars 22.10g
Protein 15.50g	31%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 273mg	21%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 786mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.5%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 16.0%