Cilantro salad dressing is a vibrant, flavorful dressing that is perfect for adding a pop of freshness and flavor to your favorite salads. Made with fresh cilantro, lime, garlic, oil, and spices, this dressing is quick and easy to make, and it's a great way to add a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals to your diet. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing dressing for a summer salad or a flavorful addition to your favorite grilled chicken or fish, cilantro salad dressing is sure to be a hit.
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CREAMY CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING
This is my best take on the dressing that is used in the El Torito restaurants in southern California. Be sure to toss some roasted pepitas and crumbled Cotija or Manchengo cheese on top of your salad for the full effect!
Provided by Jim M
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 145.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
THAI SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING
I created this salad to replicate one I tried on a cruise several years ago. It goes over very well at family gatherings and potlucks year-round. We love the spice of the Thai chile, but if your family isn't into spice, feel free to leave it out. It will still be delicious! —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 22 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 23g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
NORDSTROM LIME AND CHICKEN CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING
Toss this dressing with baby greens, corn, chicken breasts, plum tomatoes, jack cheese, roasted red pepper and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Provided by kelleha
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 1 bottle dressing, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 146.6, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 0.1
CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING
Use this zippy dressing over greens or hot or cold boiled potatoes. You'll love it! -Sara Laber, Shelburne, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield about 1/2 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CORN AND SCALLION SALAD WITH CILANTRO-MINT DRESSING
"Farmer's cheese has a nice creamy flavor. If you can't find it, sub in feta or ricotta salata," says Bobby.
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
SHRIMP SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING
This pretty salad has such authentic flavor, you'll think you're sitting at a beachside cantina in Acapulco. -Heidi Hall, North St. Paul, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
SASHIMI TUNA SALAD WITH MINT LIME CILANTRO DRESSING
The closest I've been able to come in recreating one of my favorites! The salad will be fairly greasy, but that is how it is in the restaurant version as well. It just doesn't taste nearly as good with only little dressing. I usually use about 3/4 of the dressing, but you may use less or more. Enjoy!
Provided by sweetie26
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 207.3 mg, Sugar 3 g
CILANTRO LIME SALAD DRESSING RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- I am notorious for not measuring, because I adapted this recipe from a more fattening version called "El Toritos Cilantro and Pepita Salad Dressing". I recommend that you adjust seasonings to your liking. In a food processor, add all the ingredients, except for the olive oil. Process until the ingredients are emulsified and then slowly drizzle the olive oil until the dressing appears rich and creamy. You can substitute non-fat Greek Yogurt, instead of mayonnaise for a leaner version.
SOUTHWEST SALAD WITH FRESH LIME CILANTRO DRESSING
I have been preparing this salad for the past 6 or 7 years and I still love it just as much as the first time I made it. These ingredients just come together so beautifully in this dish you'll be amazed at the reactions each time you serve it. And unlike many salads, it is even great the next day as leftovers!
Provided by Autism Mommy
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare dressing first by combining in food processor or blender fresh cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Then slowly drizzle in oil until fully combined.
- Pour dressing into container and chill in fridge for several hours for flavors to meld.
- In large glass/acrylic bowl layer lettuce, then tomatoes, onion, black bean, cheese, and corn.
- (At this point the salad can wait for up to 8 hours before serving if you wish to be a step ahead later on.).
- Before serving sprinkle broken chips over corn layer. Then pour dressing over chips and toss completely.
- Enjoy!
BLACK BEAN-CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO PESTO DRESSING
Main-dish salad ready in 20 minutes! Serve this tossed chicken mixed with pasta, creamy cilantro pesto dressing, tomato and beans.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare Creamy Cilantro Pesto Dressing. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium- high heat. Cook chicken in oil 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Toss chicken, chili powder and garlic salt; set aside.
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain. Mix pasta, chicken, dressing, tomato and beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg
SPICY CHICKEN SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING
Make and share this Spicy Chicken Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SavvyL
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 37m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To make the dressing:.
- Finely chop garlic and ginger in a food processor.
- To the garlic-ginger mixture add the next 8 ingredients (cilantro through parmesan cheese) and puree until blended.
- Add both oils through the food processor shoot to combine.
- To make the salad:.
- Roast peppers under the broiler until charred on all sides (about 7-10 minutes), Put peppers in a bowl and cover with plasic wrap. Cool until easy to handle. Peel and seed the peppers. Chop peppers.
- Combine peppers and remainder of salad ingredients. Mix with approximately one-half of the cilantro-lime dressing.
- Serves 2 - 4 as an entree.
BBQ CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY BBQ CILANTRO LIME DRESSING
Fabulous...FABulous...FABULOUS original creation from Mel's Kitchen Cafe. Note: For a slightly lighter and zestier dressing replaced some of the mayonnaise with lowfat or regular plain yogurt.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the salad, combine the cooked chicken and BBQ sauce in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large bowl, toss together the iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, red onion, cilantro, corn, black beans and cheese. Toss the mixed salad with about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the dressing, if desired. Otherwise, you can serve the dressing on the side. Place salad on plates and top with the prepared BBQ chicken and additional dressing.
- For the dressing, combine all the ingredients together and whisk (or shake, if using a jar) vigorously to combine. You could also run this through a blender to make it even more smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
SOUTHWESTERN CHOPPED SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING
A colorful nutrient packed salad! Healthy and delicious, this is a vegetarian salad and can be vegan by using avocado instead of yogurt(love this!) :D Enjoy! Adapted from the Garden Grazer.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Finely chop romaine, bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onions.
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Toss with desired dressing.
- Cilantro Dressing:.
- Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Makes about 3/4 cup.
INDONESIAN RICE SALAD WITH ORANGE-SESAME-CILANTRO DRESSING
A potluck or picnic favorite. You will like the subtle flavors. If you don't like Cilantro, leave it out.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook rice according to directions and place in a bowl to cool to room temperature.
- When cool, add pineapple, cashews, raisins, green onions, red and green bell peppers, celery, bean sprouts and cilantro.
- In a jar, combine dressing ingredients and shake to mix.
- If the salad is served immediately, drizzle all of the dressing over the salad.
- If salad is to be served later, use only half of dressing over salad, then at the last minute add the other half of dressing, stirring to coat.
- May be served room temperature or chilled.
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING
A creamy cilantro-lime yoghurt dressing makes everything come together in this southwestern chicken salad.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix Salad ingredients.
- In blender, place olive oil, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and salt. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. If necessary, stop blender and scrape down mixture. Transfer to small bowl; beat in yoghurt with whisk until smooth.
- Before serving, add dressing to salad mixture; toss until mixed well. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
QUINOA CORN SALAD WITH CILANTRO, CHIVES, AND LEMON-LIME DRESSING
Make and share this Quinoa Corn Salad With Cilantro, Chives, and Lemon-Lime Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Katzen
Categories Corn
Time 30m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place quinoa in a fine mesh sieve and rinse thouroughly with cold, running water. Bring water to boil in a small pot, add the quinoa and salt, and bring to a boil again. Cover and reduce heat to low for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and keep the pot covered for an additional 5 minutes. Strain off any excess liquid and spread the quinoa out to cool on a tray while preparing the remaining ingredients.
- Steam or lightly saute corn until just tender and cool to room temparature. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss. Season with additional salt, pepper, or hot sauce to taste. Serve with fresh lime wedges.
SLOW COOKER STEAK SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING
Slow -cook the steak all day and come home to a filling but low-carb salad!
Provided by dompdx
Categories Salad
Time 8h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rub steak with olive oil and steak seasoning. Place in a slow cooker and cover. Cook on Low until tender, about 8 hours.
- Remove steak and let cool slightly. Slice or pull apart with forks.
- Toss romaine, corn, avocado, mini peppers, and tomatoes together in a large bowl.
- Blend yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Place steak pieces onto the salad and drizzle dressing on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 421.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
EASIEST CREAMY CILANTRO LIME RANCH SALAD DRESSING
Make and share this Easiest Creamy Cilantro Lime Ranch Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by commercesd
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 1/2 Cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse on high until well mixed.
- Adjust seasonings by adding more lime juice, cilantro and salt or pepper.
- Chill for an hour before serving.
NORTH AFRICAN SALAD WITH ORANGE CILANTRO DRESSING
Steps:
- 1. Cook the bulgur according to package directions, adding the dates and salt just at the end of the cooking time. This helps soften the dates a bit and gives the bulgur good flavor. Cool the bulgur for 20-30 minutes for a cold salad.
- 2. In a food processor, combine all the dressing ingredients except the cilantro. Puree until smooth, removing any pieces of orange that can't be broken down any further. Add the cilantro to the smooth mixture, pulse a few times, and set aside.
- 3. Toss the cooled bulgur and dates mixture with the other salad ingredients. Drizzle or toss with the dressing. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- For a creamier dressing, use Greek yogurt or sour cream instead of mayonnaise.
- If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried cilantro.
- Add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to the dressing for a touch of sweetness.
- To make a spicy dressing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- For a tangy dressing, add a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
- This dressing can be used on salads, tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes.
Conclusion:
Cilantro salad dressing is a versatile and flavorful dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be customized to your taste. Whether you like it creamy, spicy, or tangy, there's a cilantro salad dressing recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a new salad dressing, give cilantro dressing a try. You won't be disappointed.
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