In the culinary world, creamy cilantro dressing stands as a beacon of versatility, adding a burst of vibrant flavor to a myriad of dishes. This luscious dressing, crafted with a harmonious blend of fresh cilantro, tangy lime juice, cool and creamy sour cream or yogurt, and a touch of zesty spices, has the magical ability to transform ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences. Whether you're seeking a marinade for grilled chicken, a vibrant topping for tacos, a zesty addition to salads, or a luscious dip for your favorite veggies, creamy cilantro dressing stands ready to elevate your taste buds to new heights.
Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!
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
CREAMY CILANTRO LIME DRESSING
This recipe is similar to one that we enjoy at our favorite fast food salad place. We also use this as a dip for chicken nuggets. If dressing is too thick, thin it with a little milk.
Provided by missD43
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Fruit Dressing Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 347.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
CREAMY CILANTRO LIME DRESSING
Make and share this Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cookworm
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
VEGETARIAN TACO SLAW WITH CREAMY CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING
Here's an easy weeknight meal that's ready to serve in about half an hour.
Provided by The Sea Salt
Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes No Mayo
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.9 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 18.7 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 792.1 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING
Similar to the cilantro dressing at El Torito! Keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Provided by katyLBC
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 157.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING
This creamy dressing with tofu and cilantro makes a smart choice for topping salads. "I whip it up in no time," Nancy Wherry promises from Chula Vista, California.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Thinly slice one green onion; set aside. Cut the other onion into pieces; place in a blender. Add the cilantro, garlic, honey, oil, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and salt; cover and process until blended. Add tofu and vinegar; cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a small bowl; stir in the sliced onion. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY CILANTRO TOFU DRESSING
Trying to get more soy into your Diet??? Or want no eggs or dairy???? Try this.!!!! Try As A dip!!!For Vegies or grilled chicken!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 1 dressing for one large salad, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the tofu, lime, garlic, shallot, mustard, cilantro into food processor with metal blade and blend till pureed.
- Combine the water to prcessor while machine is still running, follow with the oil salt and pepper. Serve immediately on your favorite salad or grilled meat.
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
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.
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.
CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN TACO SALAD WITH CREAMY BAJA CATALINA DRESSING RECIPE
Provided by á-5080
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare Cilantro Lime Chicken according to directions, reserving 1 tablespoon marinade for dressing. Slice or chop cooked chicken. Meanwhile, whisk together all of the Dressing ingredients in a medium bowl, including the 1 tablespoon reserved Cilantro Lime Marinade. Store in the refrigerator. Best if chilled at least 30 minutes. May keep in an airtight container up to 7 days. To assemble, add the Salad Ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine. Drizzle individual servings with desired amount of dressing. Season with additional salt, pepper, hot sauce and/or lime juice to taste. Recipe Notes *For more of a vinaigrette, you may sub the mayo and sour cream for canola oil
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
CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING
Wonderful Dressing....reminds me of Ranch...but diffrent, I received this recipe from my Aunt Cathy. It has been a wonderful hit in my family!
Provided by Big Sis
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Chill. Makes 1 ¼ Cups.
CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING
Steps:
- 1. Place all dressing ingredients except cilantro, mayonnaise and water in a blender of food processor. 2. Blend approximately 10 seconds, and then add cilantro little by little until blended smooth. 3. Depending on size of blender, it may be necessary to do in batches. 4. Place mayonnaise and water in a large stainless steel bowl, and mix with a wire whip until smooth. 5. Add the blended ingredients to the mayonnaise mixture, and mix thoroughly. 6. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate. 7. Will keep for three days.
CREAMY CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING
Make and share this Creamy Cilantro Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by IamEarnie
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and refrigerate at least one hour.
- For a thicker dressing, reduce mayo to 1/2 cup and add 1/2 cup sour cream to the mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.9, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 32.2, Sodium 883, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 11.6, Protein 3.3
CREAMY CILANTRO-AVOCADO DRESSING
Make and share this Creamy Cilantro-Avocado Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by under12parsecs
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Puree all in blender until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Tips:
- For a thicker dressing, use less lime juice or milk.
- To make the dressing spicier, add more jalapeño or cayenne pepper.
- If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use 1/4 cup of dried cilantro.
- This dressing is best when served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve this dressing with tacos, burritos, nachos, or your favorite Mexican dish.
Conclusion:
This creamy cilantro dressing is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it spicy, tangy, or mild, this dressing is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a new way to add flavor to your food, give this creamy cilantro dressing a try.
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