Best 20 Cilantro Dressing Recipes

CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the jalapeno pepper, garlic clove, and ginger into a food processor or blender; pulse until the jalapeno and garlic are finely chopped. Pour in the lime juice, honey, balsamic vinegar, and salt, add the cilantro leaves; pulse a few times to blend. Turn the food processor or blender on, and slowly drizzle in the olive oil until incorporated into the dressing. Season to taste with salt before serving.

CREAMY CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend mayonnaise, canola oil, pumpkin seeds, water, vinegar, Cotija cheese, roasted chile peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth, about 1 minutes. Add cilantro in batches, blending each to incorporate completely before adding the next, 30 to 60 seconds per batch.
• Pour dressing into an air-tight container and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

CREAMY CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend buttermilk, mayonnaise, cilantro, tomatillo, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, ranch dressing mix, garlic, and black pepper together in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 1 hour.

THAI SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Finely grate enough zest from limes to measure 1 tablespoon. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. Place zest and juice in a blender; add cilantro, sugar, red chile pepper, garlic, salt and pepper. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, combine cabbages, cucumber, edamame, avocados, carrots and green onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

WALKING FISH TACOS WITH CRUNCHY CABBAGE SLAW AND CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• For the cilantro lime sour cream: Combine the sour cream, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
• For the red cabbage slaw: Combine the lime juice, cabbage, onion, oil, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and massage for 2 minutes to soften the cabbage and distribute all ingredients evenly.
• For the fish: Mix the cayenne, cumin and paprika with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few turns of pepper in a dish and sprinkle all over the fish. Put the flour in a shallow dish and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water in another shallow dish, then put the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
• Coat the fish all over in the flour and then the egg and then the breadcrumbs.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a thin layer (about 1/4 cup) of oil. Fry the fish until golden and crispy, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and chop into strips.
• To serve: Fill paper bags with chips (or open small bags of store-bought ones) and crush them coarsely. Top with a big plop of cilantro-lime sour cream, some fish, a squeeze of lime, slaw, avocado, jalapeños and a pile of fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in processor. Blend until almost smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature; rewhisk before using.)

CREAMY CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

CILANTRO DRESSING FOR SALADS

Steps:

• Using your steel knife in the food processor mix garlic and salt; process until it is a paste.
• Add cilantro and parsley; process to a fine mince.
• Add vinegar; process for 10 seconds.
• Add oil in a slow steady stream with the processor on.
• Add hot pepper sauce (to match your taste) and a pinch of sugar.
• Chill the dressing for several hours in a glass jar; shake to combine before using.

CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Coat poblano peppers with vegetable oil and place on a baking sheet.
• Cook peppers under the broiler until blistered and scorched, about 10 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap until peppers are cool enough to handle. Remove skin from peppers.
• Blend peppers, mayonnaise, lime juice, and garlic in a blender until dressing is smooth. Add cilantro, salt, and pepper to dressing and process until cilantro is incorporated but not smooth.

NORDSTROM LIME AND CHICKEN CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Chipotle chilies should be in adobe sauce and can be found in the Mexican section of your store.
• -Chop Cilantro and set aside.
• - Mince garlic and set aside.
• - Puree Chipotle chilies in food processor.
• - Add all ingredients except oil and cilantro to processor and blend.
• - Slowly add stream of oil to form emulsion.
• - Add cilantro to processor and pulse to combine.
• Toss this dressing with baby greens, corn, chicken breasts, plum tomatoes, jack cheese, roasted red pepper and toasted pumpkin seeds.

CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

CABBAGE AND CORN SLAW WITH CILANTRO AND ORANGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk orange juice concentrate, rice vinegar, and canola oil in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
• Combine slaw mix, corn kernels, carrots, red bell pepper strips, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Season slaw to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 15 minutes for flavors to blend. Toss again and serve.

CORN AND SCALLION SALAD WITH CILANTRO-MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Combine the mint, cilantro, vinegar, 1 teaspoon of the honey, and salt and pepper to taste in a blender. Blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified. Taste and add more honey, salt and pepper as desired. Set aside.
• Heat a grill to medium high.
• Brush the corn with some canola oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, until lightly charred on all sides and tender, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Let cool slightly, then cut the corn kernels from the cobs and place them in a large bowl.
• Add the scallions to the bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add some of the dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to a platter; top with the cheese, mint and another drizzle of the dressing. Serve immediately.

CORN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Just before serving, pour dressing over corn mixture and toss.

VEGETARIAN TACO SLAW WITH CREAMY CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine cabbage, black beans, corn, carrots, bell peppers, and 1 cup cilantro in a large bowl. Toss lightly until mixed.
• Place sour cream, 1 1/2 cups cilantro, green onions, lime juice and zest, garlic, salt, and cayenne in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off 5 or 6 times to completely blend.
• Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to coat evenly.

CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins.
• Combine roasted peppers, canola oil, pepitas, red wine vinegar, lime juice, cotija cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend to combine, about 10 seconds. Add cilantro a little at a time and blend until smooth.
• Combine mayonnaise and water in a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the blended pepper mixture to the mayonnaise mixture and mix thoroughly.

ICEBERG LETTUCE WITH CARROT GINGER SOY DRESSING WITH CILANTRO AND RED THAI CHILES

Steps:

• Combine the carrots, ginger, shallots, soy sauce, vinegar, water, sugar, and vegetable oil in a blender and puree until dressing becomes a slightly thick sauce. Season with the salt.
• Break the Iceberg wedges a bit to open them up and pour the dressing over top. Finish with cilantro and chile.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients until blended. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, chili powder, salt and cumin; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat., In a bowl, combine romaine, corn, peas and red pepper; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with avocado and shrimp.

CHAYOTE SLAW WITH AVOCADO AND CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the chayote, cabbage, carrots, jicama, scallions, cumin, coriander and 2 teaspoons salt. Let the flavors combine while you make the dressing for the slaw.
• To a food processor, add the crema, orange juice, cilantro, lime juice, agave, hot sauce, garlic, avocado and jalapeno. Process until completely smooth; season with salt. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve; the dressing can be made 1 day in advance.
• When ready to serve, toss the dressing with the vegetables. Garnish with the reserved scallions and serve immediately.

SASHIMI TUNA SALAD WITH MINT LIME CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, mint, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Refrigerate salad dressing for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and grease the grate.
• Toss salad greens, romaine lettuce, mango, peanuts, cucumber, and chow mein noodles in a salad bowl.
• Sprinkle tuna with salt and black pepper.
• Grill tuna on the preheated grill until the outside is seared and brown and the inside is still red, about 1 1/2 minutes per side for rare. Slice the grilled tuna.
• Top salad with slices of avocado and grilled tuna; drizzle with salad dressing to taste.