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Creamy cilantro dressing in a bowl with a smooth pale green yogurt-based texture

Creamy Cilantro Dressing with Yogurt and Lime Juice

Creamy cilantro dressing is a quick, fresh yogurt-based sauce with a smooth texture and bright herb, lime, and garlic flavor. It is an easy way to add a flavorful finishing touch to salads and savory meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 98
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 bunch cilantro (about 1 cup packed)
  • 1 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon each honey, lime juice, and salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 3 teaspoons water (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until the dressing reaches a smooth consistency.
  2. Taste the blended dressing and adjust the seasonings as desired. Add the sugar if a sweeter flavor is preferred, and add water if needed to reach the desired thickness.
  3. Serve the dressing with salads, fish, chicken, or grilled vegetables.

Notes

Adjust the amount of optional water after blending to create the preferred dressing consistency.