Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
Creamy cilantro lime dressing recipe is vegan and oil-free with 5 simple ingredients for a quick dressing with zesty flavor and a hint of spice.
Servings: 8
Calories: 25kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pepitas ground
- 2 cups cilantro
- ¾ cups lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder adjust according to taste
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup date paste, agave syrup, or another liquid sweetener
Instructions
- Using a spice grinder or high-speed 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.
- Test the thickness and add more lime juice or water if necessary.
- Makes about 1 cup.
Notes
- Store dressing in an airtight container or glass jar for 5 days. Stir it before serving.
- Grind dry pepitas in a spice grinder or blender before adding the rest of the ingredients.
- If ground sunflower seeds are the best substitute. If you want nut/seed free, consider using avocado to thicken the dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg