Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is a bright and flavorful dressing that you’ll love to put on everything! Not only is it simple to make in just 5 minutes, but it’s so much better than store-bought dressings.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You will love how quickly this vinaigrette comes together. In just 5 minutes using a small food processor, immersion blender, or regular blender, you can make this delicious dressing.

It’s a tasty green sauce that adds a pop of flavor to just about any dish including salads, tacos, and vegetables!

Ingredients

With just a handful of ingredients and some sea salt, you can easily make this delicious dressing!

• Cilantro: Fresh cilantro for that fresh flavor and bright green color.
• Garlic: For added flavor.
• Lime: Juice of 1 lime to make it tangy and bright.
• Honey: To sweeten the dressing. You can substitute maple syrup if you prefer.
• Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the base for the vinaigrette.
• Sea Salt: To bring out all the flavors.

*The full ingredient list with amounts is in the recipe card below.

Step-By-Step Instructions

You can make this cilantro lime vinaigrette in just 2 simple steps.

1. Place the cilantro, minced garlic, lime juice, and honey in a small food processor or blender. Season with sea salt. Pulse to combine. Slowly pour in the olive oil and process until smooth and combined.
2. Taste and adjust sea salt, as needed. Serve immediately in your favorite recipe, or refrigerate for up to 3 days in an air tight container.

Variations

I love this dressing as it is, however here are some other great options to customize it.

• Make it creamy. Add in 1-2 tablespoons of 0% fat plain greek yogurt.
• Give it a kick. Make it spicy by adding a minced jalapeño or crushed red pepper.
• Make it vegan. Swap out the honey for some maple syrup to make it vegan.
• Love garlic? Double the garlic to make it more garlicky.

Serving Suggestions

Wondering what to serve with cilantro lime vinaigrette? I’ve got you covered! It adds a nice pop of flavor in many dishes. Get creative!

• Drizzle it over salads.
• Serve it in your fajitas, tacos, or quesadillas.
• Use it as a dressing to drizzle over burrito or rice bowls.
• Enjoy it at breakfast. Drizzle a little over eggs or avocado toast.
• Use as a dipping sauce or serve over your favorite grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, or even these crispy air fryer smashed potatoes!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

More Recipes

If you like this recipe, then you’ll love these other recipes!

• Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce
• Steak and Avocado Salad
• Grilled Vegetable Platter
• Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema

To get even more recipes straight to your inbox, sign-up for the Fresh Apron Weekly Newsletter.

If you make this recipe, don’t forget to come back and leave a 5-star rating and a comment below.