Name: Creamy cilantro lime dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ¼ cup raw pepitas, ground; 1 bunch of fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves and stems (about 2 cups loosely packed); ¾ cups lime juice; ½ tsp. chili powder (you may want to adjust according to taste); 1 Tbsp. maple syrup, agave syrup or another liquid sweetener

Creamy cilantro lime dressing

A red bowl with green cilantro lime dressing

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Creamy, addictive cilantro lime dressing with 5 ingredients is the perfect oil-free, dairy-free addition to spice up salads, tacos, burgers, and wraps.

Author: Denise
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes (to blend)
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings (2 Tbsp. each) 1x
Category: Dressings & Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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1/4 cup raw pepitas, ground
1 bunch of fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves and stems (about 2 cups loosely packed)
3/4 cups lime juice
1/2 tsp. chili powder (you may want to adjust according to taste)
1 Tbsp. maple syrup, agave syrup or another liquid sweetener

Instructions

Using a spice grinder or blender, grind ¼ cup pepitas into a powder.
Combine the ground pepitas, coriander, lime juice, chili powder, and maple syrup in a blender and blend until smooth.
Makes about 1 cup.

Notes

You may find blending easier if you roughly chop the cilantro before adding it to the blender.
Keep unused dressing in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Keywords: cilantro lime dressing

Find it online: https://veganwithgusto.com/cilantro-lime-dressing/